Hormones

• What is the main topic discussed in this material?

  Animal coordination, control, and homeostasis
• How is information passed around the body?

  Via neurons
• What role do hormones play in the body?

  They communicate between different body parts
• What are hormones classified as?

  Chemical messengers
• Where are hormones released into?

  Into the blood
• What do hormones affect in the body?

  Specific target organs or cells
• What do hormones help control in organisms?

  Processes that require constant adjustment
• What are the glands that produce hormones called?

  Endocrine glands
• What is the master gland of the endocrine system?

  The pituitary gland
• What does the pituitary gland produce?

  Many hormones that regulate body conditions
• Why is the pituitary gland sometimes called the master gland?

  It directs other glands to release hormones
• What hormone do ovaries produce?

  Oestrogen
• What hormone do testes produce?

  Testosterone
• What does testosterone control in males?

  Puberty and sperm production
• What does oestrogen regulate in females?

  The menstrual cycle
• What does the thyroid gland produce?

  Thyroxine
• What is the role of thyroxine?

  Regulates metabolism
• What does the adrenal gland produce?

  Adrenaline
• What is the function of adrenaline?

  Prepares the body for fight or flight
• What does the pancreas produce?

  Insulin
• What is the role of insulin?

  Regulates blood glucose levels
• What do hormones and neurons have in common?

  Both are involved in communication
• How do hormones differ from neurons?

  Hormones have slower, longer-lasting effects
• What is the function of the hypothalamus?

  Regulates the pituitary gland
• What is the relationship between hormones and homeostasis?

  Hormones help maintain stable internal conditions
• How do hormones and the nervous system work together?

  They coordinate responses to stimuli
• What is the role of feedback mechanisms in hormone regulation?

  They help maintain balance in hormone levels
• What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

  To regulate bodily functions through hormones
• How do hormones affect growth and development?

  They regulate processes like puberty
• What is the significance of hormone levels in the body?

  They influence various physiological processes
• How does the endocrine system interact with other body systems?

  It coordinates with the nervous system and immune system
• What is the role of the hypothalamus in hormone regulation?

  It links the nervous system to the endocrine system
• What is the effect of stress on hormone levels?

  It can increase cortisol levels
• What happens when hormone levels are imbalanced?

  It can lead to various health issues
• How do environmental factors influence hormone levels?

  They can trigger hormonal changes in the body
• What is the importance of studying hormones in biology?

  To understand their role in health and disease
• What is the primary role of the adrenal glands?

  To produce hormones for stress response
• What is the function of insulin in the body?

  It lowers blood glucose levels
• What is the role of glucagon?

  It raises blood glucose levels
• How does the body respond to low blood sugar?

  By releasing glucagon