Hormones

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Hormones by Mind Map: Hormones

1. testosterone - male

1.1. Controls development male sex organ and secondary sexual characteristics

2. glucagon - puts in

2.1. Liver break down glycogen + release glucose into the blood

3. Insulin - takes out

3.1. liver + muscles take up glucose (converts into glycogen) so restoring blood glucose levels to normal - otherwise toxic

4. Oestrogen - female

4.1. Controls development of sex organs and secondary sexual characters causes lining of uterus to get spongy

5. Adrenline

5.1. Flight or fight

6. Progesterone

6.1. Maintains lining of uterus