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A2 Hormones

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A type of gland that release hormones directly into the bllodstream ENDOCRINE
A type of gland that has a duct EXOCRINE
An example of a substance released from an exocrine gland SALIVA
How are hormones carried round the body BLOOD
The endocrine gland that sits on top of each kidney ADRENAL
The fight or flight hormone ADRENALIN
The Master gland just below the brain PITUITARY
A hormone released from the Pituitary GROWTH HORMONE
An endocrine gland found in the throat THYROID
A hormone that increases the metabolic rate THYROXIN
Release testosterone TESTES
A hormone that causes secondary sex changes in males TESTOSTERONE
Any lipid-based hormone STEROID
Release oestrogen OVARIES
A hormone that causes the formation of secondary sex characteristics in females OESTROGEN
A gland that is both endocrine and exocrine PANCREAS
A hormone that lowers the blood glucose level INSULIN
The cells that are affected by hormones TARGET CELLS
The hormone released by the adrenal glands ADRENALIN
Created by: carolannaston
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