roles of hormones

Question 1

are organic substances released by the glands of the endocrine system.

Answer 1

Hormones

Question 2

Hormonal functions may be categorized into four:

Answer 2

regulation
response
reproduction
growth and development

Question 2

Hormones help maintain balance within the body

Answer 2

Regulation

Question 2

refers to a substance that is formed in or necessary for metabolism.

Answer 2

Metabolite

Question 2

refers to the mechanism of the body to maintain a stable internal environment.

Answer 2

Homeostasis

Question 3

regulate the stimulus-response pathway of the body.

Answer 3

Feedback mechanisms

Question 4

causes the maturation of an egg in the ovary.

Answer 4

Follicle stimulating hormone

Question 5

signals the ovaries to start maturing a follicle that will develop into an egg at ovulation.

Answer 5

Estrogen

Question 6

Hormones help prepare the body for the development of sex cells, secondary sex characteristics, and even conception and birth in females.

Answer 6

Reproduction

Question 7

Hormones are highly specific in targeting cells or organs to help the body respond to internal and external changes.

This allow the body to cope with physical, physiological, and psychological stresses.

Answer 7

Response

Question 8

stimulates the release of the egg.

Answer 8

Luteinising hormone (LH)

Question 9

Hormones promote growth and development of the body starting from conception until adulthood.

Answer 9

Growth and Development