anatomy bs

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What are widespread acting hormones?

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Hormones that have multiple target sites in the body.

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What are the characteristics of hormones secreted by endocrine organs?

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They are chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions.

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What is the role of the endocrine system in relation to the nervous system?

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It is responsible for the after effects of nervous system signals.

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What do hormones do to specific receptors?

Back

They bind to them to exert their effects.

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What organs does the pituitary gland instruct?

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The adrenals, thyroid, reproductive organs, and pancreas.

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Define the endocrine system.

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A system of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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What is the function of hormones in the body?

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To regulate physiological processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

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How do hormones travel in the body?

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Through the bloodstream to reach their target organs.

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What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream; exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts.

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What is feedback regulation in the endocrine system?

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A process where the output of a system regulates its own production.