Human Endocrine System (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are the two communication systems in the human body?
What are the two communication systems in the human body?
Nervous and endocrine
What are hormones?
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers
Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?
Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?
Pituitary gland
Which hormone does the pancreas secrete?
Which hormone does the pancreas secrete?
Insulin
Which hormone does the thyroid gland secrete?
Which hormone does the thyroid gland secrete?
Thyroxine
Which hormone is involved in the 'fight or flight' response?
Which hormone is involved in the 'fight or flight' response?
Adrenaline
Which hormone do the ovaries secrete?
Which hormone do the ovaries secrete?
Oestrogen
Which hormone do the testes secrete?
Which hormone do the testes secrete?
Testosterone
How are hormones transported to their target organs?
How are hormones transported to their target organs?
Through the bloodstream
Compared to the nervous system, what is true about the hormonal system?
Compared to the nervous system, what is true about the hormonal system?
Slower but acts for longer