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Human Endocrine System
Topic 4: Human Endocrine System
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The Story: The Postal Service
Nervous vs Hormonal System
Key Glands and Their Hormones
Visual: The Endocrine System
How It Works: Hormones Travelling in Blood to Target Organs
Key Definitions
Common Misconceptions
Memory Aids
Exam Focus
Knowledge Organiser
Exam Tips: Human Endocrine System
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What is a hormone?
A hormone is a chemical messenger produced by a gland, released into the blood, and carried to a target organ where it causes a response.
What is the endocrine system?
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream. Hormones travel to target organs to trigger a response.
Exam questions for Human Endocrine System
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' because it controls other endocrine glands?
Compare how the nervous system and the endocrine system coordinate responses in the body. [3 marks]
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