ADH - the pituitary gland produces growth hormone and ADH
- this helps physical development in children
- ADH causes kidney tubules to re-absorb more water into the blood
adrenaline - the adrenal glands produce adrenaline
- this is released in times of danger and prepares for "fight or flight" in a dangerous situation
- the effects are increased heart rate, breathing, sweating, hair standing on end (to make the animal look bigger), and glucose released from liver and muscles
insulin - insulin controls the amount of glucose in the blood
- insulin gives us energy
testosterone - is secreted from the testes
- this causes secondary sexual characteristics in boys
estrogen - is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in girls
progesterone - works together with estrogen to control the menstrual cycle
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