Hormones Flashcards
Where is the hormone progesterone made?
Ovaries
Where is the pituitary gland found?
In the brain
What are hormones made of?
hormones are proteins, they are made of amino acids
How are hormones moved around the body?
In the blood
Which gland is which?
Diagram with answers:
Where is the hormone FSH made?
The pituitary gland
Where is the function (job) of the hormone FSH?
Causes an egg to mature in an ovary. Stimulates the ovaries to release oestrogen
Which is the target organ for the hormone testosterone?
Male reproductive organs
What is the function (job) of the hormone oestrogen?
- Stops production of FSH (so only 1 egg matures at a time)
- Repairs, thickens and maintains the uterus lining
- Stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH
- Causes secondary sexual characteristics
Where is the hormone insulin made?
Pancreas
Which organ system produces hormones?
The endocrine system
Where are all hormones made?
Glands
What is a hormone?
A chemical messenger carried in the blood to target organs
Where is the function (job) of the hormone testosterone?
- Main male reproductive hormone
- Stimulates sperm production
- Causes secondary sexual characteristics
Where is the hormone oestrogen made?
Ovaries
