Hormones in humans Flashcards

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Hormone

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A substance, produced by a gland and carried by the blood, which alters the activity of one or more specific target organs

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Gland

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An organ that creates and secretes hormones

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Endocrine system

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the series of glands that make these hormones

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Target organ

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An organ affected by a particular hormone

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Adrenal gland

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produces adrenaline

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Pancreas

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produces insulin

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Ovary

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produces estrogen

female sex hormone

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Testis

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produce testosterone

male sex hormone

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Effects of adrenaline

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  • increased pulse rate
    (muscles receive more blood, containing glucose)
  • increased breathing
    (cells respire quicker bc of more oxygen)
  • blood sent away from digestive system
    (more blood flows to muscles instead)
  • liver converts glycogen to glucose
    (more glucose available for respiration)
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How hormonal is different to nervous control

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  • slower

- longer lasting

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