1)
a)
A represents the adrenal glands which are located above the kidneys
B is the pancreas located in the abdominal cavity
C is the stomach above the pancreas and under the diaphragm
D is the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine
E are the testicles
b)
The adrenal glands secrete the following hormones:mineralocorticoids,glucocorticoids , sexo steroid noradrenaline and adrenaline
The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon
the stomach and duodenum secrete hormones related to digestion like gastrin
The testicles secrete testosterone
c)
Adrenalin is secreted during the fight or flight response, same goes for noradrenalin, mineralocorticoids are secreted when the blood pressure decreases, glucocorticoids are secreted during stress, sexo steroids are secreted during puberty
Insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are high. Glucagon is secreted when blood sugar levels are low.
Testosterone is secreted during puberty
The hormones secreted by the stomach and duodenum are secreted during digestion.
d)Adrenaline increases the heart rate, and blood pressure. Glucocorticoids increase the blood sugar levels. Sexo steroids determine secondary sexual characteristics. Noradrenaline causes vasoconstriction. Mineralocorticoids increase the blood volume.
Glucagon increases the blood sugar level. Insulin decreases the blood sugar level.
Testosterone determines secondary sexual characteristics. The hormones secreted by the stomach and duodenum aid in digestion.
