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2.90 understand the sources, roles and effects of the following hormones: ADH, adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen.
ADH
Lack of water is detected by the hypothalamus in the brain, it causes the pituitary gland to produce Anti-diuretic hormone, or ADH. This makes the kidneys to reabsorb more water- so less is lost from the body.
Adrenaline
Produced in the adrenal glands in stressful situations. Heart rate quickens to increase the flow of blood to muscles- this means that they can respire more (as there is more oxygen available) to provide energy if you need to 'fight or flee'.
Insulin
Produced in the pancreas when there is too much glucose in the blood. It stimulates cells to convert the glucose into glycogen which is a from that can be stored. This means that you always have the right amount of glucose in your blood.
Testosterone
Produced in ovaries in girls and testicles in boys. Plays a key role in puberty, developing sex organs and inspiring hair growth.
Progesterone
Produced in the ovaries it maintains the lining ready for pregnancy, and continues to do so if the egg is fertilised.
Oestrogen
Produced in the ovaries, it is controls other hormones to regulate the menstrual cycle. It stops the production of FSH and starts the production of LH.
Lack of water is detected by the hypothalamus in the brain, it causes the pituitary gland to produce Anti-diuretic hormone, or ADH. This makes the kidneys to reabsorb more water- so less is lost from the body.
Adrenaline
Produced in the adrenal glands in stressful situations. Heart rate quickens to increase the flow of blood to muscles- this means that they can respire more (as there is more oxygen available) to provide energy if you need to 'fight or flee'.
Insulin
Produced in the pancreas when there is too much glucose in the blood. It stimulates cells to convert the glucose into glycogen which is a from that can be stored. This means that you always have the right amount of glucose in your blood.
Testosterone
Produced in ovaries in girls and testicles in boys. Plays a key role in puberty, developing sex organs and inspiring hair growth.
Progesterone
Produced in the ovaries it maintains the lining ready for pregnancy, and continues to do so if the egg is fertilised.
Oestrogen
Produced in the ovaries, it is controls other hormones to regulate the menstrual cycle. It stops the production of FSH and starts the production of LH.
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