Endocrine system and hormonal coordination

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describe the endocrine system as glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood and explain that hormones are transported to target organs
compare nervous coordination with hormonal coordination in terms of speed, duration and distribution of effects
identify the major endocrine glands, including pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries and testes, and state the hormones or roles commonly associated with them at GCSE level

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explain how hormones act only on target cells or target organs with specific receptors

apply the idea of negative feedback to endocrine control systems where required, including maintenance of internal conditions by changing hormone secretion

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