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The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce and secrete chemicals called ………

A

Hormones

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A hormone interacts with a ………in a target tissue

A

Receptor,

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly to the……….

A

blood

are ductless

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Exocrine glands produce secretions which leave the gland through a……

A

Duct

Ex. Salivary glands

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What are mixed glands? Ex.?

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Glands that produce both external secretions and hormones

Ex. Pancreas

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What are the 10 endocrine glands

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  • hypothalamus
  • pituitary gland
  • parathyroid glands
  • thymus
  • adrenal glands
  • pineal gland
  • thyroid
  • pancreas
  • ovary
  • testis
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