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Hormones & Behaviour
Topic 8: Hormones & Behaviour
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1Introduction2Notes3Notes4How It Works5Definitions6Misconceptions7Memory Aid8Exam Focus9Summary10Exam Tips
The Story: The Postal Service
Nervous vs Hormonal System
Key Glands and Their Hormones
How It Works: Adrenaline and the Fight-or-Flight Response
Key Definitions
Common Misconceptions
Memory Aids
Exam Focus
Knowledge Organiser
Exam Tips: Hormones and Behaviour
Sample Flashcards
How do hormones reach the brain?
Hormones travel through the bloodstream to reach target organs including the brain, where they can influence neurotransmitter production.
How do hormones affect behaviour?
Hormones act as chemical messengers that influence brain function, neurotransmitter activity, and behavioural responses like mood and alertness.
Sample Questions
Which response does adrenaline prepare the body for?
State two effects of adrenaline on the body during a fight-or-flight response.
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