Hormones: Maintaining Blood Homeostasis (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What do the glands in the endocrine system release straight into your blood?
What do the glands in the endocrine system release straight into your blood?
Hormones
Through which part of the body do hormones travel to reach their target organs?
Through which part of the body do hormones travel to reach their target organs?
Bloodstream
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located?
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located?
Brain
Why is the pituitary gland called the 'master gland'?
Why is the pituitary gland called the 'master gland'?
It controls other glands
How do hormones compare to nerve impulses in terms of speed?
How do hormones compare to nerve impulses in terms of speed?
Hormones work slowly
How long do the effects of hormones last compared to nerve impulses?
How long do the effects of hormones last compared to nerve impulses?
Long time
Which gland makes insulin?
Which gland makes insulin?
Pancreas
What does thyroxine control in your body?
What does thyroxine control in your body?
How fast your body uses energy
What does adrenalin do to your body?
What does adrenalin do to your body?
Prepares body for action in emergencies
Which organs does insulin target?
Which organs does insulin target?
Liver and muscles
Which two hormones made by the pituitary gland affect the ovaries?
Which two hormones made by the pituitary gland affect the ovaries?
FSH and LH
Which hormones do the ovaries produce?
Which hormones do the ovaries produce?
Oestrogen and progesterone