19.2 - HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Practice Questions
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Define 'Endocrine Gland'.
💡 Hint: Think about the opposite of 'exocrine'.
What role does insulin play in the body?
💡 Hint: Recall the main function related to sugar regulation.
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Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?
💡 Hint: Think about which gland regulates the most.
True or False: Adrenaline is secreted by the thyroid gland.
💡 Hint: Recall which gland is responsible for stress responses.
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Design an experiment to determine the effect of insulin on blood glucose levels. Describe the methodology.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can control variables to ensure results are solely from insulin.
Compare and contrast the roles of adrenaline and cortisol during stress responses.
💡 Hint: Think about the situations in which each hormone is released.
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