Topic 6 - Hormones (Paper 2) Flashcards
1
Q
where is ADH produced?
A
pituitary gland
2
Q
what is the role of ADH?
A
controls water content
3
Q
what are the effects of ADH?
A
increases the permeability of the kidney tubules to water
4
Q
where is FSH produced?
A
pituitary gland
5
Q
what is the role of FSH?
A
female sex hormone
6
Q
what are the effects of FSH?
A
causes an egg to mature in an ovary. stimulates the ovaries to produce oestrogen
7
Q
where is LH produced?
A
pituitary gland
8
Q
what is the role of LH?
A
female sex hormone
9
Q
what are the effects of LH?
A
stimulates the release of an egg from an ovary
