Controlling system Flashcards
1
Q
Exocrine glands
A
have ducts, carry products to surface
2
Q
Endocrine glands
A
are ductless, secrete into extracellular space
3
Q
Target cells
A
The cell which get affected by hormone
That’s where hormone receptor located
4
Q
Down regulation
A
Number of receptors reduced because lots of hormones around.
Energy is conserved
5
Q
Up regulation
A
- The number of receptors increased because hormone is low
* This increases the responsiveness
