1. Describe the role and organisation of the human endocrine system
Learning Objective
To be able to:
Describe the role and organisation of the human endocrine system
Key Words:
Hormones, glands, blood

2. Human Endocrine System
Monday, 20 May 2019
Human Endocrine System
Date and title in books. You need a pen, pencil & ruler.
Starter Activity – 5 minutes
Exam question

3. (F)
Target 1-9
Identify why we have an endocrine system
(F/H)
Target 4-9
Identify the main parts of the endocrine system and place them within the human body
(H)
Target 5-9
Describe the role of the endocrine system
Extension: Application of Knowledge
Target 8/9
Compare the nervous system to the endocrine system
Learning Outcomes

6. The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is composed of glands which secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
The blood carries the hormone to a target organ where it produces an effect.

7. The Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland in the brain is a ‘master gland’ which secretes several hormones into the blood in response to body conditions.
These hormones in turn act on other glands to stimulate other hormones to be released to bring about effects.

8. Nervous vs Endocrine
Compared to the nervous system the effects are slower but act for longer.