Endocrine System Flashcards
Exocrine glands
Release their product into ducts or tubes
Endocrine gland
A ductless gland that produces hormones which are released directly into the bloodstream
Endocrine System
A group of specialized tissues (glands) that produce chemicals called hormones, many of which are proteins
Hormone
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
Gland
Structures that secrete substances. Two types : exocrine and endocrine
ADH
Anti - diuretic hormone
Islets of Langerhans
Produce insulin, while the rest produces enzymes for digestion
Insulin
Stimulates cells to absorb glucose from the blood and store it as glycogen
Negative feedback
The correct level of one item has a negative effect on a previous step is the cycle
