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How the endocrine system works
specific / sensory / bloodstream / hormones / receptors / motor
- Glands are organs that release small chemicals called .
- These chemicals are normally released into the , allowing them to travel around the body.
- They can then bind to cells that have the correct .
- This will bring about some change within the cells.
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True or false? A hormone can only stimulate specific types of cells.
True
False
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Different glands release different hormones.
True
False
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Which three of the following statements are true, regarding the the pituitary gland?
It releases testosterone
The hormones it releases control what other glands do
It's located in the neck
It releases multiple hormones
It's often referred to as the 'master gland'
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Which gland releases thyroxine?
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What is the role of thyroxine?
It stimulates the release of oestrogen
It causes puberty in males
It regulates metabolism
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If the level of thyroxine in the blood is too , the pituitary gland will release more thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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What is the role of adrenaline?
Stimulates fight or flight response (higher heart rate etc)
It causes puberty in females
Increases sperm production
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Which organ is adrenaline released from?
Testes
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Ovaries
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
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Which organ is insulin released from?
Pituitary gland
Testes
Adrenal glands
Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Ovaries
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Which of the following are classed as 'sex hormones', and stimulate puberty?
(Select all that apply)
Thyroxine
Oestrogen
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Adrenaline
Testosterone
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Which organ is testosterone released from?
Thyroid gland
Adrenal glands
Pituitary gland
Ovaries
Testes
Pancreas
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Do the effects of the endocrine system or the nervous system last longer?
Endocrine
Nervous
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