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Which type of glands are called ductless glands?
Which type of glands are called ductless glands?
- Exocrine glands
- Salivary glands
- Endocrine glands (correct)
- Sweat glands
What is the current scientific definition of hormones?
What is the current scientific definition of hormones?
- Non-nutrient chemicals that act as intercellular messengers and are produced in trace amounts (correct)
- Chemicals produced by exocrine glands
- Chemicals released into the blood and transported to nearby target organs
- Nutrient chemicals
In which organisms do invertebrates possess very simple endocrine systems?
In which organisms do invertebrates possess very simple endocrine systems?
- Plants
- Humans
- Invertebrates (correct)
- Birds
What do hormones act as in the body?
What do hormones act as in the body?
What is the main function of the human endocrine system?
What is the main function of the human endocrine system?
Which type of glands lack ducts and are called ductless glands?
Which type of glands lack ducts and are called ductless glands?
What are the secretions of endocrine glands called?
What are the secretions of endocrine glands called?
According to the classical definition, how are hormones transported to their target organs?
According to the classical definition, how are hormones transported to their target organs?
What is the current scientific definition of hormones?
What is the current scientific definition of hormones?
Do invertebrates possess simple or complex endocrine systems?
Do invertebrates possess simple or complex endocrine systems?
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Ductless Glands
Ductless Glands
Glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream without using ducts.
Hormones
Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
A network of glands responsible for producing and secreting hormones that regulate various physiological processes.
Intercellular Messengers
Intercellular Messengers
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Invertebrate Endocrine Systems
Invertebrate Endocrine Systems
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Classical Hormone Definition
Classical Hormone Definition
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Current Hormone Definition
Current Hormone Definition
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What do endocrine glands secrete?
What do endocrine glands secrete?
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What do hormones act as?
What do hormones act as?
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What is the main function of the human endocrine system?
What is the main function of the human endocrine system?
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