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1
Q
The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce and secrete chemicals called ………
A
Hormones
2
Q
A hormone interacts with a ………in a target tissue
A
Receptor,
3
Q
Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly to the……….
A
blood
are ductless
4
Q
Exocrine glands produce secretions which leave the gland through a……
A
Duct
Ex. Salivary glands
5
Q
What are mixed glands? Ex.?
A
Glands that produce both external secretions and hormones
Ex. Pancreas
6
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What are the 10 endocrine glands
A
- hypothalamus
- pituitary gland
- parathyroid glands
- thymus
- adrenal glands
- pineal gland
- thyroid
- pancreas
- ovary
- testis