Chapter 7: Body Coordination - Human Endocrine System (Revision)

​Endocrine system is one of the system in the body that coordinates body functions that involve chemical substances.

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​The endocrine system secretes hormones and causes an increase in:

• Heartbeat

• Rate of breathing

• Blood pressure

• Blood glucose level

• Rate of metabolism

​The endocrine system is made up of endocrine glands, which are ductless glands that secrete hormone directly into the blood circulatory system to be distributed to the whole body.

​Endocrine glands: special glands that secrete hormone.

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Hormone:

• A type of protein

• ​Slow response but prolonged effect

• Stimulates the functions of specific tissues or organs

• ​Secreted in small quantities

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​Main endocrine glands:

1. ​Pituitary gland

2. ​Thyroid gland

3. ​Adrenal gland

4. ​Pancreas

5. ​Ovary

6. ​Testis/Testes

​Choose the CORRECT hormone/hormones secrete by the endocrine gland stated in the questions.