Learning outcomes Hormones are secreted by glands and are transported to their target organs by the bloodstream. Several hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle of a woman, including some that are involved in promoting the release of an egg.
-control many processes in the body Whare are hormones? -chemical substances -control many processes in the body
Glands produce hormones
Blood carries hormones around the body
Example #1 Pancreas produces INSULIN (a hormone) -insulin helps to lower our blood sugar
Ovaries produce estrogen (a hormone) -control production of egg cells -this can help a woman become pregnant Example #2