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Endocrine System — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · Biology

What Endocrine System covers in ICSE Class 10 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Biology syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Endocrine System

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1. Basic Ideas of Endocrine System

  • A gland is a group of secretory tissues.
  • Exocrine glands release secretions through ducts into a target organ.
  • Endocrine glands are ductless and release hormones directly into the blood.
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2. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus

  • Pituitary gland is also called hypophysis.
  • It is a whitish, pea-sized gland weighing about 0.5 g.
  • It hangs from the base of the hypothalamus by the infundibulum.
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3. Thyroid Gland

  • Thyroid gland is bilobed and H-shaped.
  • It weighs about 25 to 40 g in man.
  • It lies in the neck below the larynx on either side of the trachea and the two lobes are connected by the isthmus.
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4. Pancreas and Blood Sugar Control

  • Pancreas is a mixed or heterocrine gland.
  • It lies in the loop of the duodenum just below the stomach.
  • Its exocrine part has acini that secrete pancreatic juice.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Hormonal coordination in the human body

Endocrine glandsExocrine glandsHormonesPituitary glandHypothalamusAnterior lobe hormonesIntermediate lobe hormonePosterior lobe hormones

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What are the important topics in Endocrine System for ICSE Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Endocrine System include Basic Ideas of Endocrine System, Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus, Thyroid Gland, Pancreas and Blood Sugar Control. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Endocrine System for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Endocrine System. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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