1 Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
hormones in general
A
long lasting chemical messengers
released by glands
2
Q
endocrine system
A
chemical
in blood stream
long-lasting responses
metabolism and development
3
Q
nervous system
A
electric
fast responses
acute changes
4
Q
fast hormone example
A
adrenaline
5
Q
slow hormone example
A
steroid
6
Q
intracrine
A
within the cell
7
Q
autocrine
A
with its own cell surface
8
Q
paracrine
A
between cells
9
Q
endocrine
A
with distant target cells
10
Q
ectocrine
A
between organisms
