Topic 7 - Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is homeostasis
A
The constant maintenance of internal conditions to maintain an optimum temperature for cellular reactions
2
Q
What is a gland
A
An organ that contains cells which produce substances
3
Q
What’s an exocrine gland
A
A gland that releases what it produces onto a surface often through a tube or duct
- the pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the gut
4
Q
What’s an endocrine gland
A
a gland which releases hormones into the blood
5
Q
What are hormones
A
Chemical messengers which are transported to their target organs by blood
6
Q
What are target organs
A
An organ that is affected by a particular hormone
7
Q
What does secrete mean?
A
To release
