Chapter 2.3b Control and Communication: Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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Endocrine glands release
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hormones into the bloodstream
2
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Hormones are
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proteins that act as chemical messengers
3
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Hormones affect
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target organs which contain cells with receptor to detect them
4
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Receptors are specific so that only
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target tissues are affected by specific hormones
5
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The pancreas monitors the
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blood glucose concentration in the blood
6
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The pancreas produces the hormones
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insulin and glucagon.
7
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Insulin is released in response to increased blood glucose concentration and stimulates the liver to
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concert excess glucose to glycogen for storage
8
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Glucagon is released in response to decreased blood glucose concentration and stimulates the liver to
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release glucose from stored glycogen
