Hormones

Question 1

What is the function of thyroid hormones?

Answer 1

Thyroid gland

Control of metabolic rate and heat generation

Regulate rate of oxygen consumption/energy expenditure

Enhance actions of adrenaline/noradrenaline including effect on the heart

Essential for normal development of the nervous/musculoskeletal systems

Question 2

What is the function of Insulin?

Answer 2

Pancreas

Control of glucose metabolism

Question 3

What is the function of the growth hormone?

Answer 3

Pituitary gland

Growth and development

Question 4

What is the function of ADH?

Answer 4

Pituitary gland

Fluid and electrolyte balance

Question 5

What is the function of adrenaline?

Answer 5

Adrenal glands- medulla

Responses to environment

Question 6

What is the function of oestrogen?

Answer 6

Pituitary glands/ovaries

Reproduction

Control menstrual cycle/pregnancy

Responsible for growth/development of reproductive organs and sexual characteristics

Question 7

What is the site of secretion and action of gonatrophin releasing hormone?

Answer 7

Hypothalamus

Stimulates release of LH and FSH

Question 8

Site of secretion and action of luteinising hormone…

Answer 8

Anterior pituitary gland

Stimulates production of testosterone (males)

Stimulates ovulation/progesterone production (females)

Question 9

Site of secretion of FSH and its action…

Answer 9

Anterior pituitary gland

Stimulates sperm production

Matures ovaries

Question 10

Site of secretion and action of testosterone…

Answer 10

Interstitial cells or leydig cells of testes

Stimulates spermicide production

Responsible for growth/development of reproductive organs/sexual characteristics (sex drive)

Question 11

Site of secretion and action of progesterone…

Answer 11

Corpus luteum

Prepares lining of womb for implantation