Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What are hormones?
A
Chemical messengers which travel in the blood to activate target cells
2
Q
How are hormones carried?
A
In the blood plasma to other parts of the body but only affect particular cells
3
Q
What do hormones control?
A
Things in organs and cells that need constant adjustment
4
Q
How are hormones produced?
A
They are produced in and secreted by various glands
5
Q
What is the pituitary gland?
A
In the brain
Produces FSH and LH
6
Q
What has a very fact action?
A
Nerves
7
Q
What act for a short time?
A
Nerves
8
Q
What act on a precise area?
A
Nerves
9
Q
What take slower action?
A
Hormones
10
Q
What act for a long time?
A
Hormones
11
Q
What act in a more general way?
A
Hormones
