Hormonal Control Flashcards
1
Q
What are Hormones?
A
Chemical messengers that travel in the blood. They are slow-acting.
2
Q
What are the examples of Hormones?
A
insulin, Glucagon, Testosterone, Oestrogen, Human Growth Hormone.
3
Q
What are Endocrine Glands?
A
Release hormones into the bloodstream.
4
Q
What are the examples of Endocrine Glands?
A
Pancrease, Overies, Testes.
5
Q
What are Target Tissues?
A
Groups of cells with complementary receptors for a specific hormone, so that only that tissue will be affected by that specific hormone.
6
Q
What are the examples of Target Tissues?
A
Liver, Breast Tissue, Muscles.
