Biology hormones
- Created by: Louisecurtin9
- Created on: 09-01-18 19:43
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- Hormones
- adrenalin
- adrenal gland
- vital organs, eg liver and heart
- Prepares body for action - 'fight or flight'.
- oestrogen
- ovary
- ovaries, uterus, pituitary gland
- Controls puberty and the menstrual cycle in females; stimulates production of LH and suppresses the production of FSH in the pituitary gland.
- progesterone
- ovary
- uterus
- Maintains the lining of the womb - suppresses FSH production in the pituitary gland.
- insulin
- pancreas
- liver
- controls blood sugar levels
- ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)
- pituitary gland
- kidneys
- Controls blood water level by triggering uptake of water in kidneys.
- FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
- Pituitary gland
- ovaries
- Triggers egg ripening and oestrogen production in ovaries.
- LH (luteinising hormone)
- ovaries
- pituitary gland
- Triggers egg release and progesterone production in ovaries.
- testosterone
- testes
- male reproductive organs
- controls puberty in males
- adrenalin
- HORMONE
- GLAND
- TARGET ORGANS
- EFFECT
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