Hormones (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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What makes up the endocrine system?
What makes up the endocrine system?
Glands that release hormones into blood
What are hormones?
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers made by glands that travel in blood
Pituitary gland nickname
Pituitary gland nickname
Master gland
Why is pituitary the 'master gland'?
Why is pituitary the 'master gland'?
It controls other glands
Speed: hormones vs nerve impulses
Speed: hormones vs nerve impulses
Hormones work slowly; nerve impulses work very fast
Duration: hormones vs nerve impulses
Duration: hormones vs nerve impulses
Hormones last long; nerve impulses are short
Which gland makes FSH and LH?
Which gland makes FSH and LH?
Pituitary gland
Target organ for FSH and LH
Target organ for FSH and LH
Ovaries
Which gland makes thyroxine?
Which gland makes thyroxine?
Thyroid gland
Function of thyroxine
Function of thyroxine
Controls how fast body uses energy
Which gland makes insulin?
Which gland makes insulin?
Pancreas
Insulin function and targets
Insulin function and targets
Controls blood sugar; targets liver and muscles
Hormones made by ovaries
Hormones made by ovaries
Oestrogen and progesterone