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An '''endocrine gland''' is a [[tissue]] which is [[Adaptation|adapted]] to [[secrete]] [[hormone]]s. | An '''endocrine gland''' is a [[tissue]] which is [[Adaptation|adapted]] to [[secrete]] [[hormone]]s. | ||
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The '''endocrine glands''' you should know are: | The '''endocrine glands''' you should know are: | ||
*[[Pituitary Gland]] | *[[Pituitary Gland]] | ||
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*[[Pancreas]] | *[[Pancreas]] | ||
*[[Adrenal Gland]]s | *[[Adrenal Gland]]s | ||
*[[Ovary|Ovaries]] | *[[Ovary|Ovaries]] | ||
*[[Testis|Testes]] | *[[Testis|Testes]] | ||
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| + | ===References=== | ||
| + | ====Edexcel==== | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1292120207/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1292120207&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=22455ff53961978667722edaa64c0be5 ''Endocrine glands, page 142, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel ''] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:38, 19 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An endocrine gland is a tissue which is adapted to secrete hormones.
About Endocrine Glands
- Endocrine glands produce and then release hormones into the blood stream.
- Endocrine glands are part of a coordination system which controls the behaviour of organs around the body known as target organs.
- Different endocrine glands are responsible for producing different hormones which affect different target organs.
The endocrine glands you should know are:
References
Edexcel
- Endocrine glands, page 142, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel
- Endocrine glands, page 52, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Endocrine glands, page 77, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Endocrine glands, page 98, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel
- Endocrine glands, pages 224, 225, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel