overview of the endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the endocrine system composed of
A
ductless glands
2
Q
what does the endocrine system secrete and synthesize
A
hormones
3
Q
what are hormones released into
A
the blood
4
Q
once hormones are released into the blood where are they transported
A
throughout the body
5
Q
what type of cell has a specific receptor for a hormone
A
target cells
6
Q
what do target cells do
A
bind hormone and respond
7
Q
how does hormone transport to target cells
A
1) hormone released into interstitial fluid and then enter the blood
2)hormone transported within blood
3) hormone randomly leaves blood and enter the interstitial fluid
4) Hormone binds to target cells’ receptor
