Name four body processes that hormones control.

Important Questions on Reaching the Age of Adolescence

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q C

What hormone do the adrenal glands produce? What is the function of this hormone?

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q C

Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the 'master gland'?

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q C

Name four endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete.

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q C

What do you understand by 'puberty'?

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q C

Why is looking after physical health more important at the adolescent age?

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q C

What is the final height achieved by an individual primarily governed by? What is the role of hormones in this process?

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q D

What are the functions of the pituitary gland? List two hormones it produces and gives their functions.

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Living Science 8>Chapter 10 - Reaching the Age of Adolescence>EXERCISES>Q D

Discuss the way height in adolescence increases.