hormones

• Hormones are produced in the endocrine glands.
• Hormones are chemical messengers released by glands into blood and carried by target organs.
• Pituitary:

  • TSH — thyroid glands

  • ADH — kidney

  • FSH + LH — ovaries

  • Growth hormone
• Thyroid gland produces thyroxine for the thyroid.
• Pancreas produces insulin and glucagon for the liver and muscles.
• Adrenal glands produce adrenalin for heart, blood vessels and liver.
• Ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone for the uterus and pituitary.
• Hormones help you respond to changes in the environment.