Release of hormones

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What does the pancreas secrete ?
It secretes insulin and glucagon
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What does the testis secrete ?
It secretes testosterone
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What does the thyroid gland produce ?
It produces hormones that affect the rate of metabolism
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What does the pituitary gland secrete ?
It secretes antidiuretic hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
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What does ADH stand for ?
antidiuretic hormone
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What does FSH stand for ?
follicle stimulating hormone
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What does LH stand for ?
luteinising hormone
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What does the hypothalamus produce ?
It produces hormones that affect the pituitary gland
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What does the adrenal secrete ?
Secretes adrenaline
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What does the ovary secrete ?
It secretes oestrogen and progesterone
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What are hormones ?
They are 'chemical messengers' that target organs in the body!
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What is a target hormone ?
an organ affected by a particular hormone
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What are hormones produced by ?
The Endocrine Glands and are released in the blood
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The hormones travel in the blood until they reach their ... What ?
Target Organs
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