endocrine system

Question 1

how are hormones secreted?

Answer 1

tiny amounts into bloodstream by ductless glands aka endocrine glands

Question 2

how do hormones affect activity

Answer 2

target cells have receptors for a specific hormone.

not all cells have receptors, thus won’t be affected

Question 3

negative feedback system

Answer 3

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Question 4

direct stimulation

Answer 4

method of hormone secretion, glands stimulated directly by nerve impulses to secrete hormone

Question 5

hormones from hypothalamus

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Answer 5

hormones, ADH and oxytocin which are stored by posterior pituitary
release is controlled by hypothalamus

Question 6

pituitary gland/hypophysis

Answer 6

master endocrine gland

controls and coordinates growth, development, organ function, and gland function

Question 7

anterior pituitary

Answer 7

rostral portion of the gland, produces 7 hormones

needs stim by hypothalamus and feedback from target hormones

Question 8

posterior pituitary

Answer 8

develops from NS, appears as nervous tissue, stores and releases 2 hormones by hypothalamus

Question 9

endocrine system function

Answer 9

regulate body functions to maintain homeostasis

Question 10

reaction to stimuli

Answer 10

slow

Question 11

duration of effects

Answer 11

long

Question 12

chemical messenger

Answer 12

hormones, needs to be transported in blood to target

Question 13

messenger producing cells

Answer 13

endocrine glands or modified neutrons

Question 14

distance from site of production of messenger to cell

Answer 14

long (bc via bloodstream)