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