Unit B1b: Topic 3 - Electrical and Chemical Signals

Some hormones can be produced by genetic modification of bacteria for medical purposes e.g. in insulin production.

Learning objectives:

• Artificial hormones can be used to control reproduction and alter body functions

Glossary: Genetically modified, infertility, in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Learning outcomes: Students will be assessed on their ability to;

• Explain how manufactured sex hormones can be used for contraception and to treat infertility in women
• Discuss the social and ethical implications of IVF treatment, including its use in mature clients