Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 3 structured question: Hormones

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Hormones

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

Hormones and their role in the body

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A hormone is a chemical substance produced by a gland that is transported by the blood and modifies the function of specific target organs.

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State what a hormone is.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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A hormone is a chemical substance produced by a gland that is transported by the blood and modifies the function of specific target organs.

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Describe how hormones reach their target organs and what they do there.
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