THE ROLE OF HORMONES IN HUMAN

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Generation of stimulate / inhibit Physical
process
Release of
nervous system Involves both Involves only
nervous and endocrine
Endocrine system complements the
nervous system example example
differences
Regulation of Menstrual
Endocrine system Nervous system body cycle
temperatur Development
Convey message e of
via hormone Regulation of secondary
osmotic sexual
Conveys message
rapidly
The Human Endocrine System
Messages /
information carried
from one source to
many directions

Response is quick
and short
 Functions of Hormones
divided into three main
categories

Reproductio Growth Homeostasis

n
Hormones:
Hormones:
FSH
Hormones: Insulin
LH
TSH Glucagons
Oestrogen
Thyroxine Antidiuretic
Progesterone
Adrenaline
Androgens

Regulation of Hormone Secretion over-

production
regulated by regulated
Hormone to prevent under-
secretion
production
other
hormones
level of certain
substances in body
signals from nervous
system

acts on by controlling
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body nerve cells called
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