endocrine system
What endocrine system means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A system composed of various glands that secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
A set of ductless glands that secrete hormones straight into the blood.
Topics that use endocrine system
- Human endocrine system (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Endocrine gland
- Glucagon
- Hormones
- Hormones in the bloodstream
- Insulin
- Location of endocrine glands
- Master gland
- Oestrogen
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