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Hormones

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GCSE Biology (Hormones) Mind Map on Hormones, created by 9arush on 06/09/2013.

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Hormones

General
1. Hormones are chemical substances
2. They are produced by a gland & carried by the blood
3. Hormones alter the activity of 1 or more target organs
4. Once used they are destroyed by the liver
Types of Hormones
1. Growth Hormone
  1. Found: Pituitary Gland
  2. Causes growth
2. Insulin
  1. Found: Pancreas
  2. Controls blood sugar
3. Adrenaline
  1. Found: Adrenal glands
  2. Prepares body for action
4. Oestrogen & Progesterone
  1. Found: Ovaries
  2. Sex characteristics in women
5. Testosterone
  1. Found: Testis
  2. Sex characteristics in men

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