B5 hormones, adh

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9 SECTION B – Module B5

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Many processes in the human body are controlled by hormones. Details of some of these hormones are shown in the table. (a) Complete the table by writing in the blank boxes. Hormone

Where hormone is released

Function of hormone increases the permeability of kidney tubules

ADH pituitary gland progesterone

ovaries

FSH

pituitary gland

controls the growth of long bones

[4] (b) Some people have a condition which means they do not release enough ADH. Suggest what effects this might have. ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. [2]

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