Endocrine System Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk.
A
gland
2
Q
Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it. Hormones are essential for life and your health.
A
hormones
3
Q
The control or management of biological processes to maintain stability (homeostasis) within an organism or its environment. It’s a way for living things to adapt to changes.
A
regulation
4
Q
The production and release of a useful substance by a gland or cell.
A
secretion
