Type of Hormones
WHAT HAPPENS IN ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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A. Hormone is made, and stored. At appropriate response stored hormone is released.
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Examples: The protein hormones....Insulin
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Glucagon
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Luteinizing Hormone
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Prolactin
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Adrenocorticotropin
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B. The enzymes involved in the synthesis of the hormone are stimulated following an appropriate response.
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Examples: The steroid hormones....Estradiol
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Progesterone
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Hydrocortisone
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Aldosterone
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Testosterone
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The amino acid derivatives....Thyroxine
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Triiodothyronine
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Adrenaline
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Noradrenaline
Structurally, all established hormones are peptides or proteins, steroids, or amino acid derivatives.
Name three hormones that are protein, steroid and amino acid. Also name their target glands.
Lesson Plan IV
APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW
Today is not a happy day for you. You came to school late and you are tired. You are angry with your boyfriend and can’t function in school.
Do The Following:
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1. Explain briefly the physiological response to stress.
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2. Differentiate between the actions of epinephrine and morepinephine.