Introduction to Hormones – 7.1

Animal Coordination and Control – Edexcel GCSE (1SC0): Combined Science (Foundation Tier)

In this course, Dr Matt Ivory (Cardiff University) covers animal coordination and control, including topics 7.1, 7.4, 7.6 & 7.7 in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology (9-1) for Combined Science (Foundation Tier). We start (i) with an overview of the endocrine system, discussing various hormones and where they are produced (Topic 7.1); we then (ii) look at the phases of the menstrual cycle (Topic 7.4); and for the final (iv) mini-lecture for look at contraception as well as each method's pros and cons (Topics 7.6, 7.7).

Introduction to Hormones – 7.1

In this first mini-lecture, we introduce the endocrine system and some notable hormones that are involved in it. We define hormones and discuss how hormonal control of the body significantly differs from nervous control and introduce various glands that we will discuss in further mini-lectures including the pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands, as well as the pancreas, ovaries and testes.