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This introduction covers The Story: The Postal Service within Human Endocrine System for GCSE Biology. Topic 4: Human Endocrine System It is section 1 of 11 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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The Story: The Postal Service

If the nervous system is like a phone call (instant but short), the hormonal system is like sending a letter. It takes longer to arrive, but the message lasts longer. Hormones are chemical messengers, released by glands into the blood, traveling to target organs where they trigger effects that can last hours, days, or even years.

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Nervous vs Hormonal System Key Glands and Their Hormones Visual: The Endocrine System

Practice Questions for Human Endocrine System

Which gland is known as the 'master gland' because it controls other endocrine glands?

A. Pituitary gland
B. Thyroid gland
C. Adrenal gland
D. Pancreas

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Compare how the nervous system and the endocrine system coordinate responses in the body. [3 marks]

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What is insulin and what does it do?

Insulin is a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen synthesis and glucose uptake by cells.

What are thyroid hormones responsible for?

Thyroid hormones regulate metabolic rate by stimulating the breakdown of nutrients to produce energy.

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