Hormones

Question 1

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

Answer 1

Responsible for bone and muscle growth. Produced in pituitary gland

Question 2

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 2

Responsible for production of Cortisol. Produced in the pituitary gland, acts on the adrenal cortex.

Question 3

Thyroxine (Thyroid hormone)

Answer 3

Responsible for controlling how much energy is used in our body. Produced in the thyroid gland, acts on liver and kidneys.

Question 4

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 4

Responsible for sexual development and functioning in males and females. Produced in the pituitary gland and controls women’s menstrual cycles, and releases their eggs, (known as ovulation) and for men it stimulates testosterone release.

Question 5

Menstrual Cycle

Answer 5

Caused by the release of oestrogen from a female’s brain. Commonly known as a period, it is a 28 day cycle from the shedding and bleeding of the walls to ovulation.

Question 6

First 5 days of menstruation cycle

Answer 6

Menstruation stage: Walls and unfertilised eggs bleed out

Question 7

8 day stage after the Menstruation stage in the menstruation cycle

Answer 7

Follicular stage: The eggs are maturing in the ovaries

Question 8

Days after the Follicular stage in the menstruation cycle

Answer 8

Ovulation phase: Eggs are released from ovaries through fallopian tubes (most fertile)

Question 9

Last 13 days of menstrual cycle

Answer 9

Luteal phase: Eggs are waiting to be fertilised by sperm in the uterus

Question 10

5 components of health

Answer 10

Physical Health, Social Health, Emotional Health, Cognitive Health, Spiritual Health.

Question 11

5 food groups

Answer 11

-Grains
-Meat
- Vegetables and Legumes
-Fruit
-Dairy

Question 12

Factors that affect wellbeing

Answer 12

Disease, Environment, Genetics, Lifestyle

Question 13

12 Components of Physical Health

Answer 13

Body Composition
Flexibility
Cardiovascular Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Speed
Power
Reaction Time
Agility
Coordination
Static Balance
Dynamic Balance

Question 14

What nutrients do grains provide?

Answer 14

Grains provide carbohydrates, fibre and vitamin B. Carbohydrates provide your body with energy, and fibre keeps our digestive system healthy.

Question 15

What nutrients does meat provide?

Answer 15

Meat provides protein which builds and strengthens muscles in the body.

Question 16

What nutrients do vegetables and legumes provide?

Answer 16

Vegetables and legumes provide vitamin c, which keeps your skin healthy and keeps your cells healthy.

Question 17

What nutrients do fruit provide?

Answer 17

Fruits provide vitamin which keeps your vision healthy, and sustains your immune system.

Question 18

What nutrients do dairy provide?

Answer 18

Dairy provides calcium which keeps our teeth and bones healthy, and strengthens our muscles.