Hormones in humans

Question 1

what does homeostasis mean and give an example

Answer 1

to keep things the same. For example the body need to keep itself at the same temperature of 37 degrees Celsius

Question 2

Name the 3 ways the body keeps itself warm

Answer 2

1. shivers 2. goosebumps and hair stands on end 3. blood capillaries constrict.

Question 3

name the three ways the body keeps cool

Answer 3

1. blood capillaries rise 2. sweat 3. blood capillaries dilate

Question 4

what happens on day 5 of the menstrual cycle

Answer 4

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone is released from the pituitary gland in the brain and goes to the ovaries and tells them to develop the eggs.

Question 5

what happens on day 7 of menstrual cycle

Answer 5

The eggs signal to the ovaries as they develop. The ovaries start to release the hormone oestrogen. This causes lining of the womb to build up