Learning Objectives

10.1.1 Explain what hormones are and describe how they were discovered.
10.1.2 Identify the different types of hormones and explain the roles played by the hypothalamus and pituitary.
10.1.3 Differentiate steroid and nonsteroid hormones by their structure and their actions.
10.1.4 Explain the actions of specific hormones.
10.2.1 Describe the hormonal bases of social behaviors.
10.2.2 Explain the hormonal bases for and differences in female and male reproductive behavior.
10.3.1 Describe how male and female phenotypes are activated and organized.
10.3.2 Explain the role of hormones in determining sexual orientation.