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In diagrams and images, identify specific endocrine glands and name the hormones they produce, including: (a) adrenal glands producing adrenaline (b) pancreas producing insulin (c) testes producing testosterone (d) ovaries producing oestrogen.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyCoordination and responseCore content

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This point belongs to Hormones, especially Hormones outcomes.
You need to be able to in diagrams and images, identify specific endocrine glands and name the hormones they produce, including: (a) adrenal glands producing adrenaline (b) pancreas producing insulin (c) testes producing testosterone (d) ovaries producing oestrogen.
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A diagram shows the locations of the adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, and ovaries in the human body.

a
Identify the hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
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Identify the hormone produced by the pancreas.
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