comparison of the two control systems (endocrine and nervous) Flashcards
1
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what are the two control systems of the body
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endocrine and nervous
2
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when the endocrine and nervous system are studied together what are they called
A
neuroendocrine
3
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what does both the endocrine and nervous system release
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ligands
4
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what are ligands
A
chemical messengers
5
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unlike the nervous system what does the endocrine system do
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transmits hormones throughout the blood
target any cells in the body with correct receptors
exhibits longer reaction time
has longer lasting effects minutes to days to weeks
6
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what do the ligands do
A
bind to different cellular receptors on particular target cells
7
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why does the endocrine system have longer effects
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hormone enters the blood (endocrine system)— hormone degrades in the blood
