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Endocrine System Flashcards

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Hormones

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Chemical messengers that are transported in the blood to a specific area and they have a specific effect.

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Endocrine Gland

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No ducts / no tube connecting

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Exocrine Gland

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Have ducts/tubes to carry their secretions, e.g salivary gland

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Where in pancreas produces insulin

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Islets of Langerhans

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Chemical nature of hormones

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Made of proteins

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