Endocrine System Quiz
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What is the main function of a hormone in the body?

  • To interact with a receptor in a target tissue (correct)
  • To cause a change in the function of exocrine glands
  • To produce and secrete chemicals
  • To regulate the secretion of endocrine glands
  • What are cells with receptors for a specific hormone called?

  • Reactive cells
  • Exocrine cells
  • Endocrine cells
  • Target cells (correct)
  • What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?

  • Exocrine glands interact with receptors in target tissues
  • Exocrine glands produce and secrete chemicals
  • Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream (correct)
  • Endocrine glands regulate the secretion of exocrine glands
  • What is the term for the chemicals produced by endocrine glands?

    <p>Hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hormones cause changes in the function of target tissues?

    <p>By interacting with specific receptors in the target tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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