10 Questions
Which system acts through electrical impulses and neurotransmitters to cause muscle contraction and glandular secretion?
Nervous system
Which glands have ducts to carry their secretory product to a surface?
Exocrine glands
What is the major difference in the action duration between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
Minutes and hours
What is the meaning of the Greek term 'endo' in the word 'endocrine'?
Within
How do hormones act in influencing body activities?
Through chemical messengers
Which system acts through chemical messengers called hormones that influence growth, development, and metabolic activities?
Endocrine system
What is the major difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
Presence of ducts
Which glands include the sweat, sebaceous, and mammary glands?
Exocrine glands
What is the meaning of the Greek term 'endo' in the word 'endocrine'?
Within
Which system acts through electrical impulses and neurotransmitters to cause muscle contraction and glandular secretion?
Nervous system
Study Notes
Nervous System
- Functions through electrical impulses and neurotransmitters.
- Responsible for muscle contraction and glandular secretion.
Endocrine System
- Operates using chemical messengers called hormones.
- Hormones regulate growth, development, and metabolic activities.
Gland Types
- Exocrine glands possess ducts to convey secretory products to a surface.
- Examples of exocrine glands include sweat, sebaceous (oil), and mammary glands.
Action Duration
- The nervous system has a rapid action duration, while the endocrine system's effects last longer.
Terminology
- The Greek term 'endo' in 'endocrine' means "within" or "inside."
Hormonal Action
- Hormones exert their influence by binding to target cells, altering physiological functions and maintaining homeostasis.
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