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==Key Stage 4==
 
==Key Stage 4==
 
===Meaning===
 
===Meaning===
[[File:EndocrineSystem.png|right|300px|thumb|This [[diagram]] shows several [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] in the '''endocrine system'''.]]
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[[File:EndocrineSystem.png|right|300px|thumb|This [[diagram]] shows several [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] in the '''endocrine system'''. ''NB: You do not need to know the thymus or pineal gland.'']]
 
The '''endocrine system''' is an [[Organ System|organ system]] made of several [[Endocrine Gland|glands]] which produce [[hormone]]s.
 
The '''endocrine system''' is an [[Organ System|organ system]] made of several [[Endocrine Gland|glands]] which produce [[hormone]]s.
  
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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]].
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: The [[Endocrine Gland|glands]] in the '''endocrine system''' you should know are:
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:*[[Pituitary Gland]]
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:*[[Thyroid]]
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:*[[Pancreas]]
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:*[[Adrenal Gland]]s
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:*[[Ovary|Ovaries]]
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:*[[Testis|Testes]]
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===References===
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====AQA====
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359373/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359373&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=952a73bbb09d222ecc4b50d200679849 ''Endangered species, page 298, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782946381/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782946381&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=5ec5fc3f6429e30c1d9ab9bca2bccf93 ''Endocrine system, page 181, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945954/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945954&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=100574c08fbbb64318256eb79ed61a76 ''Endocrine system, page 207, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945598/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945598&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ad276ad49df77ab4b40ab4fd0fe09893 ''Endocrine system, page 61, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945563/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945563&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=9a1d023a374038e6072f33c4f3cf808b ''Endocrine system, page 73, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1471851362/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1471851362&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=7d78d70a2044ee9982dae010c94af92a ''Endocrine system, pages 12-13, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA  '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158754/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158754&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=27ad53b0283feeff7fc5ae04a9e205f261 ''Endocrine system, pages 171, 172-3, 190-1, 215, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359373/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359373&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=952a73bbb09d222ecc4b50d200679849 ''Endocrines system, pages 160-175, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA '']
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====OCR====
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945695/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945695&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ceafcc80bcad6b6754ee97a0c7ceea53 ''Endocrine system, page 37, Gateway GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, OCR '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945660/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945660&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=83aa4500ad7759e7f401a1c5ba5df758 ''Endocrine system, page 46, Gateway GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, OCR '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359810/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359810&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=d768d99f1a06f7c12fab40e5aef85a55 ''Endocrine system, pages 100-113, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR  '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359810/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359810&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=d768d99f1a06f7c12fab40e5aef85a55 ''Endocrine system; contraception, pages 106-107, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR  '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359810/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359810&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=d768d99f1a06f7c12fab40e5aef85a55 ''Endocrine system; fertility treatment, pages 108-109, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR  '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359810/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359810&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=d768d99f1a06f7c12fab40e5aef85a55 ''Endocrine system; hormones, pages 100-101, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR  '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359810/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359810&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=d768d99f1a06f7c12fab40e5aef85a55 ''Endocrine system; menstrual cycle, pages 104-105, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR  '']
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359810/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359810&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=d768d99f1a06f7c12fab40e5aef85a55 ''Endocrine system; negative feedback, pages 102-103, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR  '']

Latest revision as of 14:48, 6 December 2019

Key Stage 4

Meaning

This diagram shows several endocrine glands in the endocrine system. NB: You do not need to know the thymus or pineal gland.

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:


References

AQA

Endangered species, page 298, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
Endocrine system, page 181, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
Endocrine system, page 207, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
Endocrine system, page 61, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
Endocrine system, page 73, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
Endocrine system, pages 12-13, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA
Endocrine system, pages 171, 172-3, 190-1, 215, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Endocrines system, pages 160-175, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA

OCR

Endocrine system, page 37, Gateway GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, OCR
Endocrine system, page 46, Gateway GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, OCR
Endocrine system, pages 100-113, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR
Endocrine system; contraception, pages 106-107, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR
Endocrine system; fertility treatment, pages 108-109, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR
Endocrine system; glands, pages 100-101, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR
Endocrine system; hormones, pages 100-101, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR
Endocrine system; menstrual cycle, pages 104-105, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR
Endocrine system; negative feedback, pages 102-103, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR