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Hormones and Homeostasis Flashcards

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What are the endocrine organs?

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Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenals, Pancreas, Ovaries & Testes

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What is the definition of a hormone?

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Molecules that acts as a chemical messenger

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What type of hormones produce a quick reaction in the body?

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Peptide hormones & Amino acid hormones

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What type of hormones produce a slow reaction in the body?

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Steroid hormones

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Give some examples of peptide hormones…

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Insulin and Growth hormone

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Give some examples of amino acid hormones…

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Adrenaline & Thyroid hormones

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Give some examples of steroid hormones…

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Testosterone, Oestrogen and Cortisol

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