Hormones

Question 1

What hormones are produced in the pancreas?

Answer 1

Insulin and glucagon

Question 2

What is the master gland?

Answer 2

The pituitary gland

Question 3

What types of chemical contraceptive methods are there?

Answer 3

Contraceptive Pills
Contraceptive Implant
IUD

Question 4

Where is the hormone insulin produced?

Answer 4

The pancreas

Question 5

Where is the pituitary gland located?

Answer 5

The brain

Question 6

What hormone is produced in the thyroid gland?

Answer 6

Thyroxine

Question 7

How do you treat type 1 diabetes?

Answer 7

Monitor blood glucose levels and inject insulin if they get too high

Question 8

What happens after the hormone glucagon has been released?

Answer 8

The blood glucose level increases

Question 9

What is the endocrine system composed of?

Answer 9

Glands which secrete hormones into the blood

Question 10

Which hormone does Oestrogen stimulate the release of?

Answer 10

LH

Question 11

Where is the hormone testosterone produced?

Answer 11

The testes

Question 12

What hormone is produced in the testes?

Answer 12

Testosterone

Question 13

What does the hormone glucagon do?

Answer 13

It stimulates liver cells to breakdown glycogen into glucose and to release it into the bloodstream. It is also helped by adrenalin to speed up the conversion of glycogen to glucose.

Question 14

What happens during puberty for men?

Answer 14

Testosterone starts to be produced in the testes. This stimulates sperm production. It also causes physical changes to occur

Question 15

What, other than producing FSH and LH, does the master gland do?

Answer 15

It secretes hormones to stimulate other hormones to be released from other glands.

Question 16

What is the fourth and final stage of the menstrual cycle and when does it occur?

Answer 16

The uterus lining continues to build up and is maintained from days 14-28

Question 17

What does thyroxine do to the body?

Answer 17

It stimulates basal metabolic rate for growth and development

Question 18

Where is the hormone oestrogen produced?

Answer 18

The ovaries

Question 19

What happens when blood glucose level rises?

Answer 19

The pancreas releases the hormone insulin.

Question 20

How effective are surgical methods of contraception?

Answer 20

Highly effective, but permanent

Question 21

What types of surgical methods of contraception are there?

Answer 21

Vasectomy
Female Sterilisation

Question 22

What is female sterlisation?

Answer 22

Where the oviduct is cut and tied

Question 23

How long is the menstrual cycle?

Answer 23

28 days

Question 24

Where is the thyroid gland located in the body?

Answer 24

The neck

Question 25

Where is the hormone LH produced?

Answer 25

The pituitary gland

Question 26

What happens after the hormone insulin has been released?

Answer 26

Blood glucose level decreases

Question 27

Where is the testes located?

Answer 27

Near the penis

Question 28

What is the third stage of the menstrual cycle and when does it occur?

Answer 28

Ovulation (the egg is released) occurs on day 14

Question 29

What does the chemical contraceptive method of IUD do to stop conception?

Answer 29

Prevents implantation of embryo or releases hormones to disable sperm cells

Question 30

What problems do those with type 1 diabetes have?

Answer 30

Their pancreas is unable to produce insulin

Question 31

How effective is abstaining from sexual intercouse in stopping contraception?

Answer 31

Not very because fertility cannot be accurately predicted

Question 32

What is the second stage of the menstrual cycle and when does it occur?

Answer 32

The uterus lining starts to thicken from day 7

Question 33

Where are the ovaries located?

Answer 33

On either side of the uterus

Question 34

What is the natural method of contraception?

Answer 34

Abstaining from sexual intercourse when an egg may be in the oviduct

Question 35

Which hormones does Progesterone inhibit the release of?

Answer 35

FSH and LH

Question 36

How do barrier methods work for stopping conception?

Answer 36

They physically prevent the sperm from reaching the egg

Question 37

What is the only type of barrier contraceptive method which prevents the spread of sexually transmitted infections?

Answer 37

Condoms

Question 38

What is the role of the hormone LH?

Answer 38

To stimulate the release of an egg (ovulation) on day 14 of the menstrual cycle

Question 39

Where is the hormone adrenaline produced?

Answer 39

The adrenal glands

Question 40

What types of barrier methods are there for stopping conception?

Answer 40

Condoms Sponge Diaphragm Cervical Cap

Question 41

What happens when the levels of Progesterone fall?

Answer 41

The uterus lining breaks down and menstruation occurs

Question 42

What is vasectomy?

Answer 42

Where the sperm duct is cut and tied

Question 43

Where is the hormone glucagon produced?

Answer 43

The pancreas

Question 44

What does adrenaline do to the body?

Answer 44

Increases heart rate and boosts delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles

Question 45

What hormone is produced in the adrenal glands?

Answer 45

Adrenaline

Question 46

What happens when blood glucose level falls?

Answer 46

The pancreas releases the hormone glucagon

Question 47

Where are the adrenal glands produced?

Answer 47

Behind the kidneys

Question 48

What hormones are produced in the pituitary gland?

Answer 48

FSH & LH

Question 49

Do hormones have a slower or faster effect than nerve impulses?

Answer 49

Slower effect

Question 50

What is the role of the hormone FSH?

Answer 50

It causes a single egg to mature in one of the ovaries inside a follicle

Question 51

Where is the pancreas located?

Answer 51

In the body below the heart and stomach but above the kidneys

Question 52

What is the point of contraceptive methods?

Answer 52

To prevent fertilisation and pregnancy

Question 53

What problems do those with type 2 diabetes have?

Answer 53

Body cells become resistant to insulin and insufficient insulin is produced by the pancreas

Question 54

Where is the hormone FSH produced?

Answer 54

The pituitary gland

Question 55

What is the role of the hormone Oestrogen?

Answer 55

To cause the lining of the uterus to grow

Question 56

What does the chemical contraceptive method of contraceptive implants do to stop conception?

Answer 56

They release progesterone to avoid maturation and release of eggs

Question 57

What are the 4 types of contraceptive methods?

Answer 57

Chemical Natural Barrier Surgical

Question 58

What does the chemical contraceptive method of contraceptive pills do to stop conception?

Answer 58

It contains hormones to inhibit FSH production so no eggs mature

Question 59

What does the hormone insulin do?

Answer 59

It stimulates the liver and muscle cells to take up excess glucose from the blood and turn soluble glucose into insoluble glycogen.

Question 60

How do hormones move?

Answer 60

The blood carries them to an effector to produce a response

Question 61

What hormone is produced in the ovaries?

Answer 61

Oestrogen

Question 62

How do you treat type 2 diabetes?

Answer 62

You need to maintain a low carbohydrate diet and have regular exercise

Question 63

Where is the hormone thyroxine produced?

Answer 63

The thyroid gland

Question 64

What happens during puberty for women?

Answer 64

Oestrogen is produced in the ovaries. This affects the menstrual cycle and physical changes also start to occur.

Question 65

What is the role of the hormone Progesterone?

Answer 65

To maintain the lining of the uterus

Question 66

Which hormone does Oestrogen inhibit the release of?

Answer 66

FSH

Question 67

Do hormones act for more or less time than nerve impulses?

Answer 67

They act for more time

Question 68

What is the first stage of the menstrual cycle and when does it occur?

Answer 68

Menstruation occurs on day 0