Human Endocrine System (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Role of endocrine system
Role of endocrine system
Sends hormones around body
What are hormones
What are hormones
Chemical messengers
Function of endocrine glands
Function of endocrine glands
Secrete hormones directly into bloodstream
Nickname for pituitary gland
Nickname for pituitary gland
Master gland
Hormone secreted by pancreas
Hormone secreted by pancreas
Insulin
What does insulin control
What does insulin control
Blood glucose levels
Hormone secreted by thyroid
Hormone secreted by thyroid
Thyroxine
What does thyroxine control
What does thyroxine control
Metabolic rate, heart rate, temperature
Hormone secreted by adrenal gland
Hormone secreted by adrenal gland
Adrenaline
Role of adrenaline
Role of adrenaline
'Fight or flight' response
Hormone secreted by ovaries
Hormone secreted by ovaries
Oestrogen
Hormone secreted by testes
Hormone secreted by testes
Testosterone
Hormonal vs nervous system: speed
Hormonal vs nervous system: speed
Much slower but acts for longer