Very fast action, acts for a short time and act on a precise area. ("opposite" of hormones)
Neurones
2 of 6
The 'master gland'. It produces hormones that act on other glands (causing them to release hormones that bring about change).
Pituitary Gland
3 of 6
Produces oestrogen
Ovaries
4 of 6
Chemical produced by endocrine glands. It is carried on the blood to its target organ. It controls things in organs and cells that need constant adjustment.
Hormones
5 of 6
Produced by the thyroid gland. It is involved in regulating the rate of metabolism, heart rate and temperature.
Thyroxine
6 of 6
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Card 2
Front
Very fast action, acts for a short time and act on a precise area. ("opposite" of hormones)
Back
Neurones
Card 3
Front
The 'master gland'. It produces hormones that act on other glands (causing them to release hormones that bring about change).
Back
Card 4
Front
Produces oestrogen
Back
Card 5
Front
Chemical produced by endocrine glands. It is carried on the blood to its target organ. It controls things in organs and cells that need constant adjustment.
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