Key Hormones and Their Roles in the Body Flashcards
1
Q
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) source
A
Pituitary gland
2
Q
Adrenaline source
A
Adrenal glands
3
Q
Insulin source
A
Pancreas
4
Q
Testosterone source
A
Testes
5
Q
Progesterone source
A
Ovaries
6
Q
Oestrogen source
A
Ovaries
7
Q
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) role
A
Controls water content
8
Q
Adrenaline role
A
Readies the boys for ‘fight or flight’ response
9
Q
Insulin role
A
Helps control blood sugar level
10
Q
Testosterone role
A
Main male sex hormone
11
Q
Progesterone role
A
Supports pregnancy
12
Q
Oestrogen role
A
Main female sex hormone
13
Q
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) effects
A
Increase permeability of kidney tubules to water
14
Q
Adrenaline effects
A
Increases heart rate, blood flow to muscles and blood sugar level
15
Q
Insulin effects
A
Stimulates the liver to turn glucose into glycogen for storage
