Hormones

Today we're going to continue looking at hormones and the functions they have in the body.
Complete the following in your books:

1. Watch this animation (use subtitles if you don't have headphones). Where does adrenaline get produced?
2. From the link above, where is oestrogen produced?
3. name one type of plant hormone, and explain what it does.
4. Describe how ADH is involved with water balance.
5. Why does the body need to stay at 37 degrees C?
6. How does adrenaline affect the body?
7. Explain how the drug ecstasy can influence water balance:
8. Write down one new thing you've learnt today, and one question you have about what we've covered.
9. Try this activity. What effect does respiration rate have on oxygen need?
10. Use this interactive. By what process does homeostasis work?
11. Try the game at the end of this slideshow. How can the body control temperature? The highest score in the class will get an achievement point. Good luck!

Extension - Explain how bacteria are used for insulin production.