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Endochrine Flashcards

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Endocrine system

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Glands, tissues, and cells that secrete hormones

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Hormones

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Chem messengers transported through bloodstream

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What is pituitary gland controlled by

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Hypothalamus

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4 principal mechanisms of communication btwn cells

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Gap junctions
neurotransmitters
Paracrines
Hormones

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Exocrine glands

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Have ducts, carry secretion to epithelial surface or mucosa of digestive tract
Extracellular effects (food digestion)

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Endocrine system

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No ducts, capillary networkhormonestakesinto blood

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