8.2
Question
What are hormones?
What do they do? (action of hormones)
What are circulating hormones?
Two examples of circulating hormones
What are local hormones?
Two examples of local hormones
Answer
8.3
They are regulated by complex feedback loops that may be influenced by:
signals from the nervous system, such as adrenaline. Chemical changes in the
blood, such as insulin. Other hormones, such as growth hormone.
Explain the role of insulin in the formation of glycogen
Place these words correctly in the diagram: Insulin, glucagon, blood glucose
levels rises, blood glucose levels declines
The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are together responsible for
homeostasis. The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls the
pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located in the brain
below the hypothalamus. Neurohormones, such as GHRH and somatostatin from
the hypothalamus, directly influence the pituitary gland. Nerve impulses from
the hypothalamus also stimulate the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland secretes
hormones, such as Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and growth hormone (GH) that
help regulate a wide range of bodily functions including growth, and water and
temperature regulation.
8.1 Label the location of the major endocrine organs in the human body
Question
What are hormones?
Answer
Hormones are special chemical
messengers in the body that are created
in the endocrine glands. These
messengers control most major bodily
functions, from simple basic needs like
hunger to complex systems like
reproduction, and even the emotions
and mood.
stress hormone.
Pituitary: Considered the "master control
gland," the pituitary gland controls other glands
and makes the hormones that trigger growth.
Pineal: Also called the thalamus, this
gland produces serotonin derivatives of
melatonin, which affects sleep.
Ovaries: Only in women, the ovaries
secrete estrogen, testosterone and progesterone,
the female sex hormones.
Testes: Only in men, the testes produce
the male sex hormone, testosterone, and produce
sperm.
8.4 Explain the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland