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Questions and Answers
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Endocrine glands = Secrete hormones directly into the blood stream Hormone = Chemical messenger that coordinates activities of different cells Target cell = Cells sensitive to the presence of the hormone and respond Hypothalamus = Endocrine tissue located at the base of the brain
Match the following types of hormones with their functions:
Regulation of Rate of Metabolism = Function of certain types of hormones Regulation Ca++ Metabolism = Specific hormone function related to calcium metabolism Regulation of Body Temperature = Function related to maintaining body temperature Regulation of Body’s H2O Content = Hormone function related to water content regulation
Match the following functions with the endocrine system:
Maintaining homeostasis = Consistency of the internal environment for the whole organism's benefit Regulating mood, growth, and development = Functions of the endocrine system Combined control of endocrine and nervous systems = Regulation of most body systems Regulation of serum glucose levels = Specific function of the endocrine system
