Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
endo
A
within, inside
2
Q
exo/ecto
A
outside
3
Q
hormone (=excite)
A
a chemical messenger
4
Q
hypo
A
under, below, deficient
5
Q
hyper
A
over, above, excessive
6
Q
two types of glands?
A
exocrine glands and endocrine glands
7
Q
what do exocrine glands do?
A
secrete substances that enter ducts
8
Q
what do endocrine glands do?
A
stay in the body. Secretions enter interstitial fluid and then diffuse into the bloodsteam
