endocrine function Flashcards
where does the endocrine system send messages to
virtually all cells in the body
what does the endocrine system change
the metabolic activities in the body
how long does it take for hormones to have an effect
several hours
what are the eight broad areas of actions and effects of hormones
1 regulate extracellular fluid
2 regulate metabolism and energy balance
3 help to regulate biological clock
4 help to regulate the concentration of smooth and cardiac muscle fibres and secretion by glands
5 regulate certain activities of the immune system
6 control growth and development
7 basic processes of reproduction
8 help establish circadian rhythms
where do endocrine glands secrete hormone
into interstitial fluid which goes into blood circulation
where do exocrine glands secrete into
ducts which goes to the lumen or outside the body
examples of what glands are endocrine and only secrete hormones
pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pineal
examples of endocrine glands that secrete hormones and have also got other functions
hypothalamus, thymus, pancreases, ovaries, testes, kidneys
