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Endocrine glands secrete chemical substances called hormones directly into the ______
Endocrine glands secrete chemical substances called hormones directly into the ______
blood stream
A hormone is a chemical messenger that coordinates the activities of different cells in a multicellular organism. Hormones signal cells at a ______
A hormone is a chemical messenger that coordinates the activities of different cells in a multicellular organism. Hormones signal cells at a ______
distance
Hormones are involved in maintaining homeostasis – consistency of the internal environment that is maintained for the ______ of the whole organism
Hormones are involved in maintaining homeostasis – consistency of the internal environment that is maintained for the ______ of the whole organism
benefit
Secrete hormones that coordinate and direct activities of target cells/ organs. Regulates mood, growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, blood pressure, heart rate. Most systems are under combined control of endocrine and ______
Secrete hormones that coordinate and direct activities of target cells/ organs. Regulates mood, growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, blood pressure, heart rate. Most systems are under combined control of endocrine and ______
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Regulation of Serum Glucose Levels, Regulation Ca++ Metabolism, Regulation of Body Temperature, Regulation of Body’s H2O Content are all Endocrine System ______
Regulation of Serum Glucose Levels, Regulation Ca++ Metabolism, Regulation of Body Temperature, Regulation of Body’s H2O Content are all Endocrine System ______
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Endocrine Tissues: Hypothalamus, Adrenal Gland, Ovary, Kidney, Pituitary (Located at base of brain), Thyroid, Parathyroid (Testis in Male). Why are ______
Endocrine Tissues: Hypothalamus, Adrenal Gland, Ovary, Kidney, Pituitary (Located at base of brain), Thyroid, Parathyroid (Testis in Male). Why are ______
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Types of Hormones ______
Types of Hormones ______
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Hormones are secreted into the blood stream and reach virtually every cell in the body. Only cells sensitive to the presence of the hormone ______
Hormones are secreted into the blood stream and reach virtually every cell in the body. Only cells sensitive to the presence of the hormone ______
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What is a target cell? ______
What is a target cell? ______
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Hormones are involved in maintaining homeostasis – consistency of the internal environment that is maintained for the benefit of the whole ______
Hormones are involved in maintaining homeostasis – consistency of the internal environment that is maintained for the benefit of the whole ______
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