Personal Ch.17 FC Flashcards
1
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What makes up the Endocrine System
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Comprised of glands and the hormones they secrete
2
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Glands
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Separate organ or part of another organ
3
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Hormones
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Chemical mediators, or ligands, released into the blood that can alter the metabolic activity of cells
4
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Ligands
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Chemical mediators
5
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Target Cells
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any body cells that have receptors for the hormone
6
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Exocrine glands
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Ducts > Target
Secretes substance onto a surface. Usually through a duct
7
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Endocrine glands
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Interstitial fluid > capillaries (blood) > target
Secretes substance into the bloodstream
8
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What does the Endocrine system do
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Releases hormones into the bloodstream that alter metabolism of body cells
