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Endocrine glands release their products directly into secretory ducts.
Endocrine glands release their products directly into secretory ducts.
False
Hormones can only act on target cells that are located close to the site of secretion.
Hormones can only act on target cells that are located close to the site of secretion.
False
Juxtacrine signaling involves molecules that affect adjacent cells when they come into contact.
Juxtacrine signaling involves molecules that affect adjacent cells when they come into contact.
True
Paracrine signaling allows hormones to disperse through interstitial fluid to nearby target cells.
Paracrine signaling allows hormones to disperse through interstitial fluid to nearby target cells.
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Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) exclusively targets different cell types from the one that produces it.
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) exclusively targets different cell types from the one that produces it.
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Adipocytes have no endocrine functions.
Adipocytes have no endocrine functions.
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The primary action of hormones is local, affecting only the cells in their immediate vicinity.
The primary action of hormones is local, affecting only the cells in their immediate vicinity.
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Endocrine glands are typically derived from epithelial tissue.
Endocrine glands are typically derived from epithelial tissue.
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Feedback mechanisms in endocrine glands help maintain strict hormonal levels in the blood.
Feedback mechanisms in endocrine glands help maintain strict hormonal levels in the blood.
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Endocrine function is limited to specialized glands only.
Endocrine function is limited to specialized glands only.
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Hormones are always released into secretory ducts before entering the bloodstream.
Hormones are always released into secretory ducts before entering the bloodstream.
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Endocrine cells can be found in various organs beyond specialized endocrine glands.
Endocrine cells can be found in various organs beyond specialized endocrine glands.
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Autocrine secretion involves hormones acting on different cell types from the one that produced them.
Autocrine secretion involves hormones acting on different cell types from the one that produced them.
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Juxtacrine signaling is important only during embryonic development.
Juxtacrine signaling is important only during embryonic development.
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Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) can act on the same cell type that produces it.
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) can act on the same cell type that produces it.
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Capillaries play a direct role in transporting hormones throughout the body.
Capillaries play a direct role in transporting hormones throughout the body.
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Hormones can exert their effects on target cells located far from their secretion site due to the circulatory system.
Hormones can exert their effects on target cells located far from their secretion site due to the circulatory system.
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Paracrine signaling is limited to the action of hormones within the bloodstream.
Paracrine signaling is limited to the action of hormones within the bloodstream.
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Endocrine glands do not participate in feedback mechanisms to regulate hormone levels.
Endocrine glands do not participate in feedback mechanisms to regulate hormone levels.
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Adipocytes play no role in endocrine functions.
Adipocytes play no role in endocrine functions.
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Capillaries are responsible for the direct release of hormones into the bloodstream.
Capillaries are responsible for the direct release of hormones into the bloodstream.
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Hormones released into the bloodstream can act on target cells located at a significant distance from their secretion site.
Hormones released into the bloodstream can act on target cells located at a significant distance from their secretion site.
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Paracrine secretion refers to signaling molecules that act exclusively on the secreting cell itself.
Paracrine secretion refers to signaling molecules that act exclusively on the secreting cell itself.
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Endocrine cells can also be present in organs that perform other functions, such as the heart and kidneys.
Endocrine cells can also be present in organs that perform other functions, such as the heart and kidneys.
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Juxtacrine signaling occurs when signaling molecules act on adjacent cells through direct contact.
Juxtacrine signaling occurs when signaling molecules act on adjacent cells through direct contact.
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Feedback mechanisms in the endocrine system only function to increase hormone levels.
Feedback mechanisms in the endocrine system only function to increase hormone levels.
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All hormones released from endocrine glands require secretory ducts for distribution.
All hormones released from endocrine glands require secretory ducts for distribution.
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Autocrine secretion allows cells to produce hormones that act on different types of cells.
Autocrine secretion allows cells to produce hormones that act on different types of cells.
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Hormones such as gastrin affect only nearby target cells through paracrine signaling.
Hormones such as gastrin affect only nearby target cells through paracrine signaling.
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Most endocrine cells are derived from non-epithelial tissues.
Most endocrine cells are derived from non-epithelial tissues.
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Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream without the use of secretory ducts.
Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream without the use of secretory ducts.
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Juxtacrine secretion allows hormones to disperse through the bloodstream to affect distant target cells.
Juxtacrine secretion allows hormones to disperse through the bloodstream to affect distant target cells.
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Hormones released by endocrine cells can only act on cells in the immediate vicinity.
Hormones released by endocrine cells can only act on cells in the immediate vicinity.
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Autocrine secretion refers to hormones that act on cells of a different type than the one that produced them.
Autocrine secretion refers to hormones that act on cells of a different type than the one that produced them.
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Various tissues in organs such as the heart and kidneys possess endocrine functions.
Various tissues in organs such as the heart and kidneys possess endocrine functions.
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Paracrine signaling enables hormones to act on target cells that are close but not in direct contact.
Paracrine signaling enables hormones to act on target cells that are close but not in direct contact.
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Capillaries are the sites where hormones initially make their exit from endocrine glands.
Capillaries are the sites where hormones initially make their exit from endocrine glands.
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Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) is exclusively produced by pancreatic cells.
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) is exclusively produced by pancreatic cells.
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Feedback mechanisms in the endocrine system serve to stabilize hormone levels in the bloodstream.
Feedback mechanisms in the endocrine system serve to stabilize hormone levels in the bloodstream.
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Endocrine cells are primarily derived from non-epithelial tissue types.
Endocrine cells are primarily derived from non-epithelial tissue types.
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Study Notes
Endocrine Gland Function
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
- Hormones are signaling molecules.
- Secretion differs from exocrine glands, lacking ducts.
- Endocrine cells are often epithelial, clustered in cords or clusters.
- Many organs, besides specialized endocrine glands, contain endocrine cells (e.g., heart, thymus, gut, kidneys, testis, ovaries).
- Hormone-like factors also released by neurons, muscle fibers, leukocytes, and fibroblasts.
- Adipocytes and other tissues play important endocrine roles (not pictured).
- Paracrine secretion involves signaling over short distances in interstitial fluid or short blood vessel loops.
- Juxtacrine secretion involves signaling molecules on cell surface or extracellular matrix, affecting contact cells.
- Autocrine secretion involves cells producing molecules acting on themselves or similar cells.
- Target cells have specific receptors for hormones.
- Hormones can be hydrophilic (proteins, glycoproteins, peptides, modified amino acids), or hydrophobic (steroid, thyroid hormones).
- Hydrophobic hormones bind to transport proteins to circulate, while hydrophilic hormones freely circulate.
- Hydrophobic hormones diffuse through cell membranes to activate internal receptors.
Pituitary Gland Details
- The pituitary gland (hypophysis) is about 0.5 grams and 10x13x6mm.
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Test your knowledge on the function and roles of endocrine glands and hormones in the body. This quiz covers the types of secretion and the various cells involved in endocrine functions. Understand how hormones impact target cells and the significance of different signal types.
