Hormones

Question 1

What are Hormones?

Answer 1

Hormones are chemicals which are secreted by glands and are transported by the bloodstream to target organs

Question 2

What does the thyroid gland produce?

Answer 2

Thyroxine which controlls the rate of metabolism

Question 3

What do the adrenal glands produce?

Answer 3

Adrenaline which prepares the body for rapid activity by increasing the heart rate, sugar in blood and diverting blood to the muscles and brain

Question 4

What does the pancreas produce?

Answer 4

Insulin which controls blood sugar level

Question 5

What do the testes produce?

Answer 5

Testosterone which causes the changes at puberty and stimulates sperm production

Question 6

What does the Ovary produce?

Answer 6

Oestrogen which causes changes at puberty and helps control the menstrual cycle

Question 7

What does the brain have in relation to hormones?

Answer 7

The brain contains a sensitive gland called the hypothalamus, which controls the pituitary gland

Question 8

In our exam we will need to remember to two examples of glands and hormones. How many can you name?

Answer 8

• Brain (hypothalamus) - controls the pituitary gland
• Thyroid gland - produce thyroxine
• Adrenal glands - produce adrenaline
• Pancreas - insulin
• Testes - produces testosterone
• Ovary - produces oestrogen