Hormones (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Hormones definition
Hormones definition
Chemical messengers transported in blood from endocrine glands to target organs
Main male reproductive hormone
Main male reproductive hormone
Testosterone
Where testosterone is produced
Where testosterone is produced
Testes
Main female reproductive hormone
Main female reproductive hormone
Oestrogen
Day ovulation occurs
Day ovulation occurs
Day 14
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) function
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) function
Matures egg in ovary; stimulates oestrogen production
LH (luteinising hormone) function
LH (luteinising hormone) function
Triggers ovulation
Progesterone role in menstrual cycle
Progesterone role in menstrual cycle
Maintains uterus lining
Why pituitary called 'master gland'
Why pituitary called 'master gland'
Controls many other glands in endocrine system
Insulin function
Insulin function
Lowers blood glucose by allowing cells to take in glucose