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Student book questions
3.6 The endocrine system is slower but more sensitive to change
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Check your learning 3.6
Remember and understand
1 What is the name of the system in your body responsible for hormones?
2 What is meant by the phrase ‘fight or flight’ and how does it relate to hormones?
3 Describe the two different types of hormone.
4 Why is the endocrine system referred to as a communications system?
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5 How is a hormonal response different from a nervous response? Name one advantage for each
system.