Final Exam Flashcards
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secrete products onto epithelial surface
exocrine glands
secrete products directly into body fluids
endocrine glands
operates within a cell
intracrines
released into intracellular matrix, influence nearby cells
paracrines
released into circulation to influence nearby cells
endocrines
influence the behavior of other organisms; pheromones and allomones
semiochemicals
made up of amino acid chains; water-soluble, cannot pass through lipid membranes
peptide/protein hormones
derived from lipid compounds; can pass through lipid membranes
steroid hormones
filter small particles out of water column
suspension-feeding
open mouth, suck in food
suction-feeding
open mouth, swim over food
ram-feeding
compares movement of food relative to movement of feeder
ram-suction index
inertia of food is used to move in oral cavity
inertial-feeding
movement of food within the oral cavity by water currents or tongue
transport
physical reduction of food size by chewing
mastication