Introduction Flashcards
1
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Which processes can hormones control?
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Growth, metabolism, electrolyte balance, temperature regulation, development, reproduction, stress and sleep
2
Q
Endocrine glands
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Ductless, secreting into blood
3
Q
Endocrine gland
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Contain a duct, secreting onto body surface or into a passageway connected to the exterior
4
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Structures of the endocrine system
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Hypothalamus, Pineal gland, Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, Ovaries, Testes
