State what is meant by an endocrine gland.
Name examples of endocrine glands.
Define a hormone as a chemical substance produced by an endocrine gland that alters the activity of the target organ.
Describe the properties of a hormone.
5. State the role of the adrenaline hormone and its effect on the heart, lungs, eyes and liver. Give examples of situations in which release of adrenaline occurs.
6. Explain how the blood glucose concentration is kept constant by effects of insulin and glucagon.
7. Describe the symptoms of diabetes mellitus and how the symptoms can be controlled for Type I and Type II diabetes.
8. Describe the function of (i) follicle stimulating hormone (ii) oestrogen (iii) luteinizing hormone (iv) progesterone (v) anti-diuretic hormone (vi) testosterone (vii) oxytocin and (viii) plant hormones.