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: The [[uterus]] is a '''target organ''' for the [[hormone]]s [[progesterone]] and [[oestrogen]]. | : The [[uterus]] is a '''target organ''' for the [[hormone]]s [[progesterone]] and [[oestrogen]]. | ||
: The [[Ovary|ovaries]] are the '''target organs''' for [[Luteinising Hormone|luteinising hormone]] and [[Follicle Stimulating Hormone|follicle stimulating hormone]]. | : The [[Ovary|ovaries]] are the '''target organs''' for [[Luteinising Hormone|luteinising hormone]] and [[Follicle Stimulating Hormone|follicle stimulating hormone]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782946381/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782946381&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=5ec5fc3f6429e30c1d9ab9bca2bccf93 ''Target organs, page 181, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945563/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945563&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=9a1d023a374038e6072f33c4f3cf808b ''Target organs, page 73, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
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Key Stage 4
Meaning
A target organ is an organ in the body which responds to a particular hormone.
About Target Organs
- Target organs respond to specific hormones. Some organs may be unaffected by a hormone while others respond to that hormone.
Examples
- The liver is a target organ for the hormone glucagon.
- The kidneys are target organs for the anti-diuretic hormone.
- The uterus is a target organ for the hormones progesterone and oestrogen.
- The ovaries are the target organs for luteinising hormone and follicle stimulating hormone.
References
AQA
- Target organs, page 181, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Target organs, page 207, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Target organs, page 61, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Target organs, page 73, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Target organs, pages 12, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA