Endocrine System Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Define hormone
A
chemical messenger from one cell (or group) to another
2
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3 elements of the endocrine system
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endocrine cells + glands, hormones and target cells
3
Q
Endocrine glands ___ and ___ hormones
A
synthesise and store
4
Q
The endocrine system is anatomically _____
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discontinuous
5
Q
The nervous system is anatomically _____
A
continuous
6
Q
Receptors for nonsteroid hormones are located on the
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cell membrane
7
Q
Where is the pineal gland located?
A
just posterior to the thalamus of the brain
