Hormonal Control Flashcards
1
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Endocrine Glands
A
A group of Organs that make hormones
2
Q
Hormones
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A chemical messeger, Made from protein that travels in the bloodstream
3
Q
Target Tissue
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An organ with receptor proteins that is the target from the specific hormone
4
Q
Glucose
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A type of sugar that is easily transported in the blood
5
Q
Insulin
A
A hormone that decreases blood sugar
6
Q
Liver
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An organ where glycogen is stored
7
Q
Glucagon
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A hormone that increased blood sugar
8
Q
Pancreas
A
The organ that makes insulin
9
Q
Glycogen
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A carbohydrate made of lots of glucose bonded together
