Topic 5 - Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
How are hormone transported arounds the body?
A
In the blood
2
Q
Where are the gland located? (4 marks)
A
Pituitary Gland - The brain
Thyroid Gland - The neck
Adrenal Gland - Just above the pancreas
The Pancreas - On the kidneys and just below the adrenal gland.
3
Q
A student burns their hand which lead to a response in the endocrine and nervous system. Give ways in which you would expect these responses to differ.
A
Endocrine System - Slow and long lasting response. Effects a more general area.
Nervous system - Immediate and short lasting response. Effects a precise area.
