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2 types of glands

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Exocrine and endocrine

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Exocrine glands

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Secrete product into ducts leading to body surfaces, cavities, or spaces within organs.

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Endocrine glands

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Lack ducts; release hormones

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Endocrine system

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System of glands and associated organs that contain cells that produce hormones

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Main function of endocrine system

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Regulation of body development

Interactive with the nervous system to help regulate and coordinate body systems to promote homeostasis

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Hormones

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Chemical messengers of the endocrine system. Molecule that regulates function of other cells or organ systems

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Target cell

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Have receptors, protein molecules that recognize and bind to specific hormones

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Hormones are _______ or _____ soluble.

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Lipid or water

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Lipid soluble hormones include

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Steroid hormones (derived from cholesterol)

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Water-soluble hormones

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Peptide hormone

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