Endocrine System Flashcards
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1
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What is the endocrine system?
A
Network of glands that are instructed to secrete hormones direct to bloodstream
2
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How do the endocrine and nervous system differ?
A
Endocrine chemical nervous system electrical
3
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What is a gland?
A
An organ in the body that synthesises substances such as hormones
4
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What are hormones?
A
Chemical substances that circulate in the bloodstream and only affect target organs.
5
Q
Which system is faster, the nervous system or the endocrine?
A
NS- due to electrical
6
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What are some examples of glands?
A
Testes, ovaries, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal gland.
7
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Some examples of hormones?
A
Testosterone, oestrogen, oxytocin, thyroxine, adrenaline.
