Hormones and the Endocrine System
Students learn about chemical coordination in the body, specifically focusing on the role and effects of adrenaline.
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Students learn about chemical coordination in the body, specifically focusing on the role and effects of adrenaline.
Key Questions
- What are hormones?
- How does adrenaline prepare the body for action?
- How do the nervous and endocrine systems compare?
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