5.3.2

The Endocrine System

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Nervous vs Endocrine System

The central nervous system (CNS) is different to the endocrine system in a few key ways:

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Central nervous system (CNS)

  • Triggers rapid response.
  • Uses electrical signals that are carried by neurones.
  • Response is very short.
  • Acts on a very precise part of the body.
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Endocrine (hormonal) system

  • Triggers a slower response.
  • Uses chemical messengers that are carried by blood.
  • Response can be long-lasting.
  • Can act on large areas of the body.

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1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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