Hormones in animals

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What does the hormone thyroxin control
The regulation of the body's metabolism
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What does the hormone insulin control
Insulin controls glucose levels by lowering it and converting glucose to glycogen, stored in the pancreas for when needed
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What does the hormone glucagon do
Increases levels of glucose in the blood by converting glycogen to glucose
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What does the hormone oestrogen do
In females promotes sexual growth and development
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What does the hormone testosterone do
Testosterone is the key male sex hormone that regulates fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution, and red blood cell production
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What does the hormone insulin control

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Insulin controls glucose levels by lowering it and converting glucose to glycogen, stored in the pancreas for when needed

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