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What are endocrine glands responsible for?
Secreting chemical substances called hormones directly into the blood stream for transport to target tissues
Define a hormone.
A chemical messenger that coordinates the activities of different cells in a multicellular organism
How do hormones signal cells?
Hormones are secreted into the blood stream and reach virtually every cell in the body. Only cells sensitive to the presence of the hormone respond.
Where is the pituitary gland located?
At the base of the brain
What is the function of the endocrine system?
To secrete hormones that coordinate and direct activities of target cells/organs, and to regulate mood, growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, and blood pressure, heart rate
What are the types of hormones?
The regulation of serum glucose levels, Ca++ metabolism, body temperature, and body’s H2O content
Test your knowledge about the endocrine system and hormones. Learn about endocrine glands, hormone functions, and their effects on target tissues and cells in the body.
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