15 Questions
What type of gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?
Endocrine gland
What is the regulatory system of the body according to the text?
Endocrine system
Which feedback mechanism involves an increase in product leading to a decrease in activity?
Negative feedback mechanism
Where are autocrine hormones secreted according to the text?
Into interstitial space
Which type of hormone binds to specific receptors in adjacent cells?
Paracrine hormone
Which gland primarily regulates most endocrine functions in the body?
Pituitary gland
What type of gland secretes hormones into the blood directly?
Endocrine gland
Which type of feedback mechanism involves an increase in product leading to an elevation of activity?
Positive feedback mechanism
Where are paracrine hormones typically released according to the text?
Into the interstitial space
Which gland mainly controls the pituitary gland through its secretions?
Hypothalamus
In which feedback mechanism, an increase in product leads to a decrease in activity?
Negative feedback mechanism
What is the main function of paracrine hormones according to the text?
Regulation of adjacent cells
Which type of hormone binds specifically to receptors on the cell of origin for self-regulation?
Autocrine hormone
What is the type of feedback mechanism where an increase in product leads to a decrease in activity?
Negative feedback mechanism
In which type of gland are ducts absent, allowing hormones to be released directly into circulation?
Endocrine gland
Explore the fundamentals of the endocrine system, a network of ductless glands that regulates the body through hormone synthesis. Learn about the importance of specialized hormone signals and their role in growth, development, and various bodily functions.
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