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.
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gland
2
Q
Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your
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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.
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regulation
4
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The production and release of a useful substance by a gland or cell.
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secretion
