11B1 0.0 / 5 ? Science11B1GCSEAQA Created by: Harvey334Created on: 27-03-18 16:16 What is the definition of hormone: A chemical messenger that stimulated cells to do certain tasks 1 of 14 Definition of the endocrine system: A collection of glands that controls tissues via the secretion of hormones 2 of 14 Why is pituitary gland called the master gland? It can control other glands 3 of 14 what dos Thyroxine do? ext where is it produced Regulates the bods metabolic rate (Pituitary gland) 4 of 14 What does adrenaline do? ext where is it made Sets your body into survival mode, e.g heart beats faster, so your muscles can work faster (Made in the adrenal glands) 5 of 14 What 2 hormones are used in contraception what do they inhibit? Oestrogen & progesterone, stops FSH production (no maturing of eggs) 6 of 14 what is glucagon? A hormone that orders the release of glycogen back in to useful glucose 7 of 14 Glycogen A store of glucose. Mostly found in the liver 8 of 14 Insulin A hormone to regulate blood glucose levels, negative feedback loop 9 of 14 What is the main difference between type 1 & 2 diabetes? One is genetic one is caused by bad diet, obesity etc 10 of 14 What can you treat both diabetes with? Insulin injections 11 of 14 Name some methods of treatment for diabeties Diet, weight-loss 12 of 14 What organ detects blood glucose levels (via the secretion of insulin) Pancreas 13 of 14 Give the 4 bullet point steps in IVF 1) Given FSH 2) eggs taken 3) eggs fertilised 4) eggs placed back into the womb 14 of 14
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