hormonal communication Flashcards

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1
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what is the endocrine system?

A

a communication system that uses hormones as signalling molecules

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2
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define hormones

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molecules that act as messengers

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3
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what are the two types of hormone?

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  • protein and peptide

- steroid

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4
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what is the adrenal cortex?

A

outer layer of the adrenal gland

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5
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what is the adrenal gland?

A

releases adrenaline

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6
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what are beta cells?

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cells found in the Islets of Langerhans which secrete insulin

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