Hormones - created from Mind Map

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Insulin

Oestrogen

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

Oxytocin

Thyroxin

Adrenaline

Controls blood sugar levels in the body.

Insulin is released when there is an increase in glucose levels and converts glucose into glycogen, where it can be stored in the liver.

Controls sexual maturity.

Stops the production of Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH).

Controls the concentration of urine.

Controls water levels in the body.

ADH monitors the amount of water reabsorbed through the collecting ducts which effects the ratio of water to urea (and other substances also found in the urine).

Controls contractions.

Controls lactation.

Oxytocin causes the uterine muscles to contract and increases the production of prostaglandins to aid in speeding up the contractions.

Controls the speed of burned up oxygen and food products that produce energy.

Controls the nervous system's 'fight or flight' response.

Adrenaline increases blood pressure, heart rate and expands the air passageways in the lungs.