Chapter 35 - The Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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Exocrine glands
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Release products into ducts and tubes
2
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Endocrine glands
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Ductless gland that produces hormones, which are released directly into the bloodstream
3
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Hormone
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A chemical messenger produced by an endocrine gland and carried by the bloodstream to another part of the body, where it has a specific effect