Animal Physiology: Endocrinology Practical

Hormones are involved in maintaining homeostasis.

Ductless glands are organs that produce secretions.

Hormones are transported by the vascular system, i.e., the blood.

<p>Hormones only affect specific target organs because these organs have receptors that specifically bind to each particular hormone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) acts only on the follicle cells of the ovaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood stream, while exocrine glands discharge their secretions through ducts to various parts of the body or to the outside of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pancreas is a mixed gland with both endocrine and exocrine actions. It produces and releases insulin into the body as well as other enzymes or substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The endocrine system is regulated by feedback, where a signal is sent from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland in the form of a 'releasing hormone,' which stimulates the pituitary to secrete a 'stimulating hormone' into the circulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The anterior pituitary secretes a group of hormones known as the tropic hormones, which control other glands or act on other tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and has an anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) and a posterior lobe (neurohypophysis).</p> Signup and view all the answers