Hormones in the Human Body and their Functions Flashcards
Where is FSH made?
Pituitary gland
Where is oestrogen made?
Ovaries
Where is LH made?
Pituitary gland
Where is progesterone made?
Ovaries
What does FSH do?
- Matures eggs in the ovaries
- Stimulates oestrogen production
What does LH do?
- Releases the egg
- Helps progesterone release
Where is ADH made?
Pituitary gland
What does ADH do?
Makes the collecting duct more permeable
What is ADH’s target organ?
The kidneys
What is LH’s target organ?
Ovaries
What is FSH’s target organ?
Ovaries
What does Testosterone do?
Responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in males
Where is testosterone made?
Testes
What is testosterone’s target organ?
Everywhere
What is Oestrogen’s target organ?
Uterus
What is Progesterone’s target organ?
Uterus
What does progesterone do?
- Maintains uterus lining so a fertilised egg can implant
- Supports pregnancy
What does Adrenaline do?
- Triggers fight, flight or fright reflex
- Decreases reaction time
- Increases heart rate, blood flow to muscles and blood sugar levels
Where is Insulin made?
Pancreas
What is insulins target organ?
Liver/ Muscles/ All cells
What does insulin do?
Decreases blood glucose level, makes liver absorb more
Where is Glucagon made?
Pancreas
What is glucagon’s target organ?
Liver/ Muscles/ All cells
What does Glucagon do?
- Liver and other cells convert glycogen to glucose and release it into the blood
- Increases blood glucose
What does Oestrogen do?
- Controls menstrual cycle
- Promotes female secondary sexual characteristics (Hips widening)
Where is adrenaline made?
Adrenal glands
What is adrenalines target organs?
Heart, lungs, eyes, liver
