Chapter 14 Flashcards
1
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Endocrine system work with the nervous system to….
A
Mats in homeostasis
2
Q
Endocrine system
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Secretes hormones from interstitial fluid to bloodstream.
Hormones are chemical signals which act on target cells
Hormones affect BBERG C
Body defences Balance blood components Energy balance Reproduction Growth Cellular metabolism
3
Q
Hormones are considered #@£f3. Chemical signals
A
LONG Distance
4
Q
There are also short distant chemical signals
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Paracrine secretions - affect only neighbouring cells
Autocrine- affect secreting cells only
