Hormomes

Question 1

What’s the source, organ and effect for Adrenaline?

Answer 1

Source = Adrenal gland
Organ = Liver and Heart
Effect = Prepares body for action when stressed - increases heart rate and raises blood pressure

Question 2

What’s the source, organ and effect for insulin?

Answer 2

Source = Pancreas
Organ = Liver
Effect = Controls blood sugar levels

Question 3

What’s the source, organ and effect for testosterone?

Answer 3

Source = Testes
Organ = Male reproductive organs
Effect = Controls puberty in males

Question 4

What’s the source, organ and effect for progesterone?

Answer 4

Source = Ovary
Organ = Uterus
Effect = Maintains lining of the womb

Question 5

What’s the source, organ and effect for oestrogen?

Answer 5

Source = Ovary
Organ = Ovaries, uterus, pituitary gland
Effect = Controls puberty and menstrual cycle in females

Question 6

What’s the source, organ and effect for ADH

Answer 6

Source = Pituitary gland
Organ = Kidney 
Effect = Controls permeability of loop of henle