Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
The constant maintenance of internal conditions to maintain optimal conditions for cellular reactions.
2
Q
What are hormones?
A
They are chemical messengers
They take time to get around the body and are transported by the blood + carried to their target organ
3
Q
Pituitary gland:
- what does it secrete
- where is it located
A
- Release many hormones, including GROWTH HORMONES
- Located in the brain, underneath the hypothalamus
- FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
- LH (luteinising Hormone)
4
Q
Thyroid gland:
- what does it secrete
- where is it located
- what does it control in the body
A
- Releases thyroxine
- Located just below the throat
- Responsible for controlling metabolism
5
Q
Pancreas:
- what does it secrete
- where is it located
- what does it control in the body
A
- Contains cells that release insulin + glucagon
- Located just behind the stomach
- Helps keep blood sugar levels safe
6
Q
Adrenal glands:
- what do they secrete
- where are they located
- what do they control in the body
A
- Release Adrenalin
- Located on top of the kidneys
- Responsible for ‘fight or flight’ mechanism with danger
7
Q
Testes:
- what do they secrete
- what do they control in the body
A
- Release the sex Hormone testosterone
- Responsible for growth characteristics (puberty)
8
Q
Ovaries:
- what do they secrete
- what do they control in the body
A
- Release the sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone
- Responsible for growth characteristics (puberty)
