Difference between revisions of "Endocrine System"
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: The '''endocrine system''' is used to coordinate the behaviour of specific [[organ]]s in the body. | : The '''endocrine system''' is used to coordinate the behaviour of specific [[organ]]s in the body. | ||
: The '''endocrine system''' consists of [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] which produce [[hormone]]s that affect the functioning of [[Target Organ|target organs]]. | : The '''endocrine system''' consists of [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] which produce [[hormone]]s that affect the functioning of [[Target Organ|target organs]]. | ||
| + | : The [[Endocrine Gland|glands]] in the '''endocrine system''' you should know are: | ||
| + | :*[[Pituitary Gland]] | ||
| + | :*[[Thyroid]] | ||
| + | :*[[Pancreas]] | ||
| + | :*[[Adrenal Gland]]s | ||
| + | :*[[Ovary|Ovaries]] | ||
| + | :*[[Testis|Testes]] | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 8 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The endocrine system is an organ system made of several glands which produce hormones.
About the Endocrine System
- The endocrine system is used to coordinate the behaviour of specific organs in the body.
- The endocrine system consists of endocrine glands which produce hormones that affect the functioning of target organs.
- The glands in the endocrine system you should know are: