Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What are hormones?
A
Chemicals released directly into the blood that only affect particular cells in particular (target) organs.
2
Q
What hormones are produced by the pituitary glands?
A
FSH, LH, TSH and ADH.
3
Q
What hormone is produced by the thyroid gland?
A
Thyroxine.
4
Q
What hormone is produced by the adrenal gland?
A
Adrenaline.
5
Q
What hormone is produced by the ovaries (females only)?
A
Oestrogen.
6
Q
What hormone is produced by the testes (males only)?
A
Testosterone.
7
Q
What hormones are produced by the pancreas?
A
Insulin and Glucagon.
