Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
An organ that produces and releases chemicals either through ducts or into the bloodstream
A
Gland
2
Q
A tiny tube which chemicals are released from a gland
A
Duct
3
Q
A chemical produced by an endocrine gland; a chemical messenger
A
Hormone
4
Q
Cells that are specialized in a way that enables them to recognize a hormone’s chemical structure
A
Target Cells
5
Q
A process in which a system is turned off by the conditions it produces
A
Negative feedback
