Biology: Year 10 Term 2: The Endocrine System

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The endocrine system is made up of what? (3)
Glands which secrete hormones into the bloodstream, carried to organs for effect
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Responses are triggered by what? (2)
Receptors on the cell membrane pick up hormone molecules
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Hormonal effects are generally ... than nervous (2)
Slower, Longer lasting
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Name 2 fast-acting hormones (2)
Adrenaline, Insulin
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Name 2 slow/long-term hormones (2)
Growth hormone, Oestrogen/testosterone
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What gland controls endocrine glands and how? (2)
Pituitary gland, secretes hormones telling glands to secrete hormones
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What does ADH hormone control? (1)
Kidneys producing urine
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What does FSH hormone control? (1)
Ovares producing oestrogen
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What does TSH hormone control? (1)
Thyroid producing metabolism-controlling hormone
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What does the pancreas control? (1)
Blood glucose levels (Insulin/glucogen)
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What does the adrenal gland control? (1)
Flight/fight response
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Responses are triggered by what? (2)

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Receptors on the cell membrane pick up hormone molecules

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Hormonal effects are generally ... than nervous (2)

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Name 2 fast-acting hormones (2)

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Name 2 slow/long-term hormones (2)

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