Slow Responses Flashcards
1
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Hormone
A
A chemical produced by a gland or organ that produces an effect on another part of the body.
2
Q
Endocrine gland
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A gland without ducts that releases hormones straight into the circulatory system.
3
Q
Pituitary gland
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An endocrine gland located in the centre of the brain.
4
Q
Respiration
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A series of chemical reactions that releases chemical energy (and water and carbon dioxide) for use by an organism.
