hormones Flashcards
homeostasis
the maintenance of the internal body conditions
hormones we transported throughout the body by…
they are secreted by endocrine glands and are transported in the blood plasma
blood glucose concentration is decreased by…
regular exercise,
eating more fibre,
drinking plenty of water,
eat moderate proportions,
manage your stress,
get enough sleep
what’s the cause of type 1 diabetes
an autoimmune reaction
how is type 2 diabetes caused?
when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to function properly, or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin
control variables for type 2 diabetes
improving lifestyle,
healthy diet,
regular physical activity,
weight
age
gender
controlling your diet can help you treat type 2 diabetes by…
can help you manage your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels
bmi calculation
weight(kg) divided by height(metre squared)
on days 1-5 of the menstrual cycle…
the uterus sheds its lining from the previous cycle
on days 1-14 of the menstrual cycle…
oestrogen is released and uterus lining thickens
after day 14 of the menstrual cycle
the egg travels down the fallopian tube towards the uterus
progesterone levels rise
oestrogen causes…
headaches
breast pain
unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting
nausea
mood changes including low mood or depression
leg cramps
mild rash or itching
diarrhoea
if the egg is not fertilised
the woman sheds the egg and the endometrium
male and female chromosomes are…
X and Y
