Hormones

Question 1

Give details on how the thyroid gland produces thyroxin.

Answer 1

Thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroxin, if this is released in a large amount its labeled as hyperthyroidism and if a small amount is released its called hypothyroidism

Question 2

Define ‘Hormones’.

Answer 2

Hormones are the chemical substances that regulate body processes
-Some are chemical messengers or coordinators in the various parts as they assist the nervous system in coordinating the various parts of body ensuring harmoniously work.