endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the endocrine system made up of? and what do they do?
A
glands
secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the blood stream
2
Q
what are hormones?
A
chemical messengers
3
Q
where does the blood carry the hormone to? and what does it do there?
A
a target organ
produces and effect
4
Q
compared to the ___ ___, the effects of hormones are ___ but act for ___
A
nervous system
slower
longer
5
Q
the pituitary gland is a ___ ___ which secretes several ___ into the blood. these ___ in turn act on other ___ to stimulate other ___ to be release to bring about ___
A
master gland
hormones
hormones
glands
hormones
effects
