Hormones

Question 1

Features of the Endocrine System (hormones)

Answer 1

Slow speed of transmission 
Chemical
Via blood (dissolved in plasma)
Only target cells respond but its sent all over the body
Controls long term processes

Question 2

Features of the Nervous System

Answer 2

Fast speed of transmission
Electrical impulse
Along neurones
Message sent directly to target cells
Used when a fast response is needed

Question 3

What hormone does the Pancreas produce?

Answer 3

Insulin

Question 4

What hormone do the Testis produce?

Answer 4

Testosterone

Question 5

What hormones does the ovary produce?

Answer 5

Oestrogen, and Progesterone

Question 6

What hormone does the Adrenal glands produce?

Answer 6

Adrenaline

Question 7

What hormones does the Pituitry gland produce?

Answer 7

ADH (anti diuretic hormone), FSH, and LH

Question 8

What is the role of Insulin in the body?

Answer 8

Causes liver and muscles to take up glucose and convert it to glycogen for storage (controls levels of glucose in the blood)

Question 9

What is the role of ADH in the body?

Answer 9

Reduces the amount of water lost in urine

Question 10

What is the role of Oestrogen in the body?

Answer 10

Stimulates uterus lining to develop and development of secondary female characteristics

Question 11

What is the role of Progesterone in the body?

Answer 11

Maintains uterus lining and controls development of secondary female characteristics

Question 12

What is the role of Testosterone in the body?

Answer 12

Stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics

Question 13

What is the role of Adrenaline in the body?

Answer 13

Increases heart and breathing rate for fight or flight action

Question 14

What is the role of FSH in the body?

Answer 14

Stimulates an egg to mature in the ovary

Question 15

What is the role of LH in the body?

Answer 15

Stimulates the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation)