Sunday, 5 February 2012

2.89 understand the sources, roles and effects of the following hormones: ADH, adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen

ADH:
- Source: Hypothalamus.
-Promotes water conservation the kidneys.

Insulin:
- Source: Made by cells in the pancreas.
- Lowers blood glucose levels

Adrenaline:
- Source: Adrenal gland.
- Readys body for physical fight or flight response
- Increases heart rate

Testosterone:
- Source: Testes gland.
- Controls development of male (Puberty)

Oestrogen:
- Source: Ovary gland.
- Controls development of female (Puberty)

Progesterone:
- Source: Ovary gland.
- Regulates menstrual cycle (women)

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