Hormones (Plants and Humans) Flashcards
1
Q
What do gibberellins do?
A
- End seed dormancy
- Control flowering bloom
2
Q
What does ethane do?
A
Controls ripening of fruit
3
Q
What are 3 uses of auxin?
A
1) Weed killers
2) Rooting powders
3) Tissue Culture
4
Q
What is glucagon?
A
A hormone released that triggers cells to RELEASE glucose into the blood stream if it is too low.
5
Q
What is insulin?
A
A hormone released that tells cells to take in glucose in the form of glycogen in order to DECREASE blood-sugar levels.
6
Q
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
A
When the pancreas doesn’t release enough insulin, causing blood-sugar levels to remain high
7
Q
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
A
A condition where your body stops responding to insulin, causing blood sugar to rise dangerously high
