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Functions and characteristics Flashcards

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What are some functions of the endocrine gland?

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Metabolism
Regulation of eating and digestion
Tissue development
Heart rate and blood pressure

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What are the two chemical natures?

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lipid soluble

water soluble

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What can endocrine glands be classified by

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Their chemical structure

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What are the different types of chemical structures

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Steroids (based on cholesterol)
Amino acid based hormones
Peptides
Polypeptides
Glycoproteins
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What is the endocrine gland?

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A higher than normal blood supply

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