Paper 2: Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What are hormones produced by?
A
Endocrine glands
2
Q
How do hormones trade around the body?
A
In the blood until they reach their target organs
3
Q
What is the hypothalamus and where is it found in the body?
A
Produces hormones such as: TRH & CRH
In the brain
4
Q
What is the function of the pituitary gland and where can it be found in the body?
A
Secretes TSH & ADH & FSH & LH
In the base of your brain
5
Q
What is the thyroid gland and where is it found in the body?
A
Secreted thyroxine
Found in in your neck
6
Q
What is the adrenal gland and where is it located in the body?
A
Secretes Adrenalin
Found in top of each kidney
7
Q
What does the pancreas produce?
A
Insulin and glucagon
8
Q
What do the ovary’s produce?
A
Oestrogen and progesterone
9
Q
What do the testes produce?
A
Testosterone
