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Literacy support worksheet
3.6 The endocrine system is slower but more sensitive to change
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The endocrine system
1 What does the endocrine system do?
2 What are hormones?
3 How do the hormones travel around the body?
4 What is a target cell?
5 Name three effects of the ‘fight or flight’ response.
6 What is the usual role of the hormone adrenaline?
7 Complete the following table which compares and contrasts hormones
PEPTIDE HORMONES
STEROID HORMONES
What are they
made from?
Where are they
produced?
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Oxford Science 9 Victorian Curriculum Teacher obook assess ISBN 9780190307004
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8 Label the organs of the endrcrine system on the diagram below.
WORD DETECTIVE
9 True or false
Read the statement and circle whether it is true or false.
a Target cells match to hormones like a lock and key. T or F
b Adrenaline is also called epinephrine. T or F
c The adrenal glands are located above the liver. T or F
d One function of adrenaline is to constrict large blood vessels. T or F
e Adrenaline causes an increase in strength. T or F
f Most hormones are peptides. T or F
g Steroid hormones are produced from cholesterol. T or F