Thymus:
Produces _______ which promotes production and maturation of neutrophils
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Pancreas:
Produces ______ which converts excess glucose into glycogen in the liver
Produces _______ which converts glycogen back into glucose in the liver
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Testis:
Produces __________ which controls sperm production and sexual characteristics
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Ovary:
Produces _______ which controls ovulation and sexual characteristics
And _________ which prepares the uterus lining for receiving an embryo
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Hormones are secreted directly into the blood and transported in the ______. They diffuse out the blood and bind to specific _______ for that hormone found in the cells of target organs. These are called _____ cells. This stimulates them to produce a resp
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Steroid hormones:
_____-soluble, pass through _____ component of membrane and bind to steroid hormone receptors. This forms a _____-_____ complex. This complex facilitates or inhibits the _________ of a specific gene. Oestrogen can act this way
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Non-steroid hormones:
________ so don't pass directly through membrane, so they bind to specific _______ on the membrane of a target cell. Triggers a ______ reaction mediated by second messengers. Adrenaline can act this way
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Adrenal glands structure:
Two small glands measuring _cm height and _cm length located on top of the kidney
The adrenal cortex is the outer region producing hormones that are vital to life such as ______
The adrenal medulla is the inner region producing n
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The production of hormones are controlled by the hormones released from the pituitary gland.
What are the 3 hormones produced by the adrenal cortex?
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Glucocorticoids:
Produces cortisol which help regulate _______ by controlling how the body converts macromolecules to energy. Helps regulate blood _______ and ___________ function in response to stress. The release is controlled by the ___________
