Biology GCSE
Glands as endocrine organs
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The endocrine system is composed of glands which secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Topics that use Glands as endocrine organs
- Human endocrine system (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Blood transport of hormones
- Endocrine cascades
- endocrine glands
- Target cells
- Target organ specificity
- Direct secretion into the bloodstream
- Ductless versus ducted secretion
- Hormonal responses
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