Ex. 28 Endocrine System Flashcards
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Difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
A
Endocrine glands release hormones right into the blood stream. Example: Thyroid and parathyroid. Exocrine glands secrete their substances through a duct into a lumen or onto a surface. Example: sweat gland, oil gland, mammory glands.
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What is a hormone and describe what it acts on?
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A hormone is a chemical messenger that is
