Endocrine System Flashcards
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Endocrine system function
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To maintain a stable internal environment by controlling cell activity through the secretion of hormones.
2
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Define endocrine gland
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A gland that secretes hormones into the blood stream.
3
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Hormone
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A chemical message that binds onto a target cell to perform a response.
4
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Define all endocrine glands
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Pituitary, hypothalamus, thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, testis, ovary’s.
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