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Which system do the endocrine glands and hormone-secreting organs and tissues form?
Which system do the endocrine glands and hormone-secreting organs and tissues form?
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Digestive system
- Endocrine system (correct)
Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones?
Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones?
- Into the digestive system
- Directly into the bloodstream (correct)
- Into the muscular system
- Into the lymphatic system
What are the chemical messengers used by organs and tissues to communicate with cells?
What are the chemical messengers used by organs and tissues to communicate with cells?
- Neurotransmitters
- Hormones (correct)
- Enzymes
- Antibodies
What are the cells that hormones act upon called?
What are the cells that hormones act upon called?
What is the main difference between steroid hormones and non-steroid hormones?
What is the main difference between steroid hormones and non-steroid hormones?
What do steroid hormones pass directly through in their target cells?
What do steroid hormones pass directly through in their target cells?
What are hormones responsible for when homeostasis is disrupted?
What are hormones responsible for when homeostasis is disrupted?
What do hormones maintain in the body?
What do hormones maintain in the body?
Which of the following is a function of hormones?
Which of the following is a function of hormones?
What do non-steroid hormones not have the ability to do?
What do non-steroid hormones not have the ability to do?
What do non-steroid hormones bind to on the surface of their target cells?
What do non-steroid hormones bind to on the surface of their target cells?
What do hormones assist in when it comes to food digestion?
What do hormones assist in when it comes to food digestion?
Where do steroid hormones bind to their specific receptors?
Where do steroid hormones bind to their specific receptors?
What is the main reason non-steroid hormones cannot diffuse across the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell?
What is the main reason non-steroid hormones cannot diffuse across the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell?
How do non-steroid hormones carry information from the hormone to the interior of the cell?
How do non-steroid hormones carry information from the hormone to the interior of the cell?
Why do non-steroid hormones affect target cells quickly?
Why do non-steroid hormones affect target cells quickly?
Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into?
Where do endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into?
What ensures that the hormone is not overproduced or under produced in the bloodstream?
What ensures that the hormone is not overproduced or under produced in the bloodstream?
Where does the hypothalamus secrete releasing and inhibiting factors?
Where does the hypothalamus secrete releasing and inhibiting factors?
What is the main role of oxytocin?
What is the main role of oxytocin?
What does the posterior pituitary gland release into the bloodstream?
What does the posterior pituitary gland release into the bloodstream?
What is the main role of Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the main role of Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which glands are part of the endocrine system?
Which glands are part of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
Flashcards
Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Glands
Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Hormones
Hormones
Chemical messengers used for communication between organs, tissues, and cells.
Target cells
Target cells
Specific cells upon which hormones act.
Steroid hormones
Steroid hormones
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Non-steroid hormones
Non-steroid hormones
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Non-steroid Hormone Action
Non-steroid Hormone Action
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Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
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Regulatory mechanisms
Regulatory mechanisms
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Hypothalamus Hormones
Hypothalamus Hormones
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin
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Posterior pituitary gland
Posterior pituitary gland
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Endocrine System Function
Endocrine System Function
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Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Glands
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Study Notes
Endocrine System Overview
- The endocrine glands and hormone-secreting organs and tissues form the endocrine system.
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
- Hormones are the chemical messengers used by organs and tissues for communication with cells.
- Target cells are the specific cells that hormones act upon.
Hormone Types and Differences
- Steroid hormones and non-steroid hormones are the two main hormone types.
- Steroid hormones can pass directly through target cell membranes.
- Non-steroid hormones cannot diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell due to their chemical structure.
Hormone Functions and Actions
- Hormones restore homeostasis when it is disrupted by regulating various physiological processes.
- Hormones maintain vital functions such as metabolism, growth, and sleep cycles.
- A function of hormones includes regulating food digestion and blood sugar levels.
Hormone Interaction with Cells
- Non-steroid hormones bind to receptors on the surface of their target cells.
- They transmit information from the hormone to the interior of the cell via secondary messenger systems.
- Non-steroid hormones act quickly due to their immediate cellular signaling pathways.
Hormonal Regulation and Secretion
- Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream to maintain optimal hormone levels.
- Regulatory mechanisms prevent hormone overproduction or underproduction, usually through feedback loops.
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Functions
- The hypothalamus secretes releasing and inhibiting factors that control pituitary hormone production.
- Oxytocin primarily promotes uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
- The posterior pituitary gland releases oxytocin and Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) into the bloodstream.
Glands in the Endocrine System
- Key glands part of the endocrine system include the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas.
- The main function of the endocrine system is to regulate bodily functions and maintain homeostasis through hormone secretion.
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