4.5.3 Hormonal control in humans

Describe the endocrine system, including the location of the pituitary, pancreas, thyroid, adrenal gland, ovary and testis and the role of hormones

State that blood glucose concentration is monitored and controlled by the pancreas

Describe the body's response when blood glucose concentration is too high

Explain what type 1 and type 2 diabetes are and how they are treated

HT ONLY: Describe the body's response when blood glucose concentration is too low

HT ONLY: Explain how glucagon interacts with insulin to control blood glucose levels in the body

Describe how water, ions and urea are lost from the body

Describe the consequences of losing or gaining too much water for body cells

HT ONLY: Recall that protein digestion leads to excess amino acids inside the body and describe what happens to these

Describe how the kidneys produce urine

HT ONLY: Describe the effect of ADH on the permeability of the kidney tubules and explain how the water level in the body is controlled by ADH

Describe how kidney failure can be treated by organ transplant or dialysis and recall the basic principles of dialysis

Describe what happens at puberty in males and females, inc knowledge of reproductive hormones (NOT ASSESSED IN FOUNDATION)

Describe the roles of the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle (FSH, LH and oestrogen) (NOT ASSESSED IN FOUNDATION)

HT ONLY: Explain how hormones are used to treat infertility, inc the steps in IVF

HT ONLY: Evaluate the risks and benefits of fertility treatments

HT ONLY: Describe the functions of adrenaline and thyroxine in the body, and recall where they are produced

HT ONLY: Explain the roles of thyroxine and adrenaline in the body as negative feedback systems

4.5.2 The human nervous system (Higher and Foundation)

4.5.3.3 Hormones in human reproduction (Foundation Only)

4.5.3.4 Contraception (Higher and Foundation)