Hormones

Question 1

name the functions of insulin and glucagon and where they’re produced

Answer 1

produced in the pancreas

lower and raise blood glucose levels

Question 2

name the function of adrenaline and where it’s produced

Answer 2

adrenal glands

prepares the body for stressful or physically straining situations - “fight or flight” response

Question 3

name the hormones produced in the ovaries and their functions

Answer 3

oestrogen controls development of female secondary sexual characteristics
progesterone regulates the menstrual cycle

Question 4

where is testosterone produced and what is its function

Answer 4

tested

controls development of male secondary sexual characteristics involved in sperm production

Question 5

how does adrenaline prepare your body for action

Answer 5

• increases breathing rate and depth to get more oxygen into your body and remove excess CO2
• increases heart rate and volume, sending more blood to the muscles for respiration and removing more waste products
• blood is diverted from the digestive system to the muscles
• glycogen in liver is converted to glucose in the blood
• mental awareness and speed of reactions increase
• pupils dilate to make your eyes more sensitive to movement
• body hair stands on end (makes other mammals look bigger)

Question 6

what’s the difference between glucagon glycogen and glucose

Answer 6

glucagon - hormone that helps break down glycogen
glycogen - carbohydrate stored in the liver
glucose - sugar carried in the blood

Question 7

what happens when blood sugar levels rise

Answer 7

insulin is released

insulin turns glucose into glycogen, which is stored in muscles and liver

Question 8

what happens when sugar levels drop

Answer 8

glucagon is released

glucagon turns stored glycogen into glucose

Question 9

name the function of ADH and where it’s produced

Answer 9

produced in pituitary gland

controls the water content of the blood by its effect on the kidneys