Hormones

Cards (5)

  • Thymoietin: fuels the production of T-cells and tells the pituitary gland to release hormones
  • Oestrogen: steroid hormone associated with female reproductive organs and is responsible for developing sexual characteristics
  • Insulin: helps the body turn food into energy and manages blood sugar levels
  • Serotonin: carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout the body
  • Melatonin: regulates night and day cycles or sleep-wake cycles