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Five human hormones and their functions are shown, but not necessarily matched. Match each hormone with its function. One has been done for you: progesterone — keeps the lining of the uterus thick. Functions: makes the liver convert excess glucose to glycogen; prepares the body for flight or fight; controls the development of male secondary sexual characteristics; causes the thickening of the uterus lining.
- (a) adrenaline [1]
- (b) insulin [1]
- (c) oestrogen [1]
- (d) testosterone [1]
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Source: BEC BGCSE Biology 2012, Paper 3, Question 1(c)
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