Biology - Human endocrine system

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The endocrine system consists of g__ that secrete h__ into bloodstream
glands. hormones
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Describe a hormone
Chemicals produced in part of body that effects function of another parts
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___ carries chemicals to target organ (organ that'll be effected)
bloodstream
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Hormone effect target organ by ___ it's function (starting/stopping it doing something) ... so basically hormones are like peer pressure
changing
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Many processes in body are coordinated by ___
hormones
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the e___ system is type of control system in body, like the nervous system
endocrine
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Compared to nervous system, which effects are faster?
nervous system is faster
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Which last for longer?
Endocrine lasts longer
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The pituitary gland is found...
in brain
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It secretes several hormones in blood in response to...
body conditions
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e.g it secretes growth hormones that...
control growth
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And FSH that stimulates oe___ production in girls
oestrogen
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This acts on other glands to stimulate other hormones release. true?
yep
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pituitary gland often called m___ gland because it controls other galnds
master gland
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Thyroid gland is found in the ___
neck
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it produces several hormones, including th____
throxine
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Its involved in controlling m__ rate (heart, breathing)
metabolic
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Where are adrenal glands found?
above kidney
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Produce several hormones, including a___ that prepares body for stressful situations (flight or fight)
adrenaline
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Where is the pancreas found?
abdomen - organ in digestive system
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What hormones does it produce? (control bloods glucose level)
Insulin, glucagon
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The ovaries are apart of the female ___ system
reproductive
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They produce the sex hormones __ and ___ which are involves in menstrual cycle
oestrogen and progesterone
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testies are apart of the male ___ system
reproductive
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They produce sex hormone ___, involved in sperm production
testosterone
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___ carries chemicals to target organ (organ that'll be effected)

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Hormone effect target organ by ___ it's function (starting/stopping it doing something) ... so basically hormones are like peer pressure

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