Biology: Year 10 Term 2: The Endocrine System 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyNervous system, hormones and behaviourGCSEAQA Created by: Charlotte HerondaleCreated on: 18-12-18 10:28 The endocrine system is made up of what? (3) Glands which secrete hormones into the bloodstream, carried to organs for effect 1 of 11 Responses are triggered by what? (2) Receptors on the cell membrane pick up hormone molecules 2 of 11 Hormonal effects are generally ... than nervous (2) Slower, Longer lasting 3 of 11 Name 2 fast-acting hormones (2) Adrenaline, Insulin 4 of 11 Name 2 slow/long-term hormones (2) Growth hormone, Oestrogen/testosterone 5 of 11 What gland controls endocrine glands and how? (2) Pituitary gland, secretes hormones telling glands to secrete hormones 6 of 11 What does ADH hormone control? (1) Kidneys producing urine 7 of 11 What does FSH hormone control? (1) Ovares producing oestrogen 8 of 11 What does TSH hormone control? (1) Thyroid producing metabolism-controlling hormone 9 of 11 What does the pancreas control? (1) Blood glucose levels (Insulin/glucogen) 10 of 11 What does the adrenal gland control? (1) Flight/fight response 11 of 11
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