Overview of Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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endocrine system has…
A
longer transmissions and longer effects
2
Q
endocrine glands
A
glands without ducts, delivered directly to blood stream
3
Q
hormones
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can only affect target cells organs that have receptors for that specific hormone
4
Q
feedback loop
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regulates hormone secretion by self-adjusting
5
Q
negative feedback
A
used most of the time, regulate hormones, keep in happy place
6
Q
positive feedback
A
pushes levels to the extreme, common in pregnancy situations
