Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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Hormone
A
Organic chem substance regulating metabolic reactions
2
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Target organ
A
Specific cells responding to a hormone by having receptor sites for that hormone
3
Q
Endocrine gland
A
Vascular, ductless gland secreting hormones
4
Q
Receptor
A
Detects change and sends info to control centre
5
Q
Control centre
A
Processes information and activates corrective mechanisms to send to effector
6
Q
Effector
A
Responds and corrects change
