Introduction to Hormones Flashcards
1
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What are hormones?
A
Chemical messengers made in glands travelled by the blood to their target organ.
2
Q
What’s Homeostasis?
A
The constant maintenance of internal conditions to maintain optimal conditions for cellular reactions.
3
Q
What’s a gland?
A
An organ that contains cells which produce substances.
4
Q
What’s the endocrine system?
A
A messenger system that uses hormones.
5
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What’s a target organ?
A
An organ targeted by hormones?
