Homeostasis & ResponseStudy Notes
Key Glands and Their Hormones
Part of Human Endocrine System — GCSE Biology
This study notes covers Key Glands and Their Hormones within Human Endocrine System for GCSE Biology. Topic 4: Human Endocrine System It is section 3 of 11 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 11
Practice
15 questions
Recall
20 flashcards
Key Glands and Their Hormones
| Gland | Hormone(s) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Pituitary | Many (FSH, LH, etc.) | "Master gland" — controls other glands |
| Thyroid | Thyroxine | Controls metabolic rate |
| Pancreas | Insulin, glucagon | Controls blood glucose |
| Adrenal | Adrenaline | Fight or flight response |
| Ovaries | Oestrogen, progesterone | Female reproduction |
| Testes | Testosterone | Male reproduction |