11 Questions
What is the main difference between the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system in terms of control?
Autonomic nervous system controls rapid changes, while endocrine system is involved in slower and more precise adjustments
How do hormones reach their target tissues and organs in the body?
Via diffusion into the bloodstream
What term is used to describe glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream?
Ductless glands
What is cell-to-cell signaling also known as?
Intercellular communication
Where do chemical messengers mainly come from?
Endocrine glands
How do cells of the body communicate with each other?
Via chemical messengers
What type of chemical messengers are defined as synthesized by endocrine glands and transported by blood to the target organs or tissues?
Endocrine messengers
Which type of chemical messengers diffuse from the control cells to the target cells through the interstitial fluid and includes examples like prostaglandins and histamine?
Paracrine messengers
What are chemical messengers that control the source cells which secrete them called?
Autocrine messengers
What are neurotransmitters and neurohormones classified under?
Neurocrine messengers
Which type of chemical messengers are peptides secreted by cells into the extracellular fluid and can function as autocrines, paracrines, or endocrine hormones?
(Adipokines) Cytokines
Test your knowledge on the endocrine system and its role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. Learn about the glands, secretory cells, and functions of the endocrine system.
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