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Introduction to the Endocrine System Flashcards

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What is a hormone?

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A substance secreted directly into the blood by specialised cells

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What is juxtacrine signalling?

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Signalling via a communicating junction

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Examples of minor endocrine glands

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heart, intestines, fat, liver, kidney

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How are hormone concentrations measured?

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bioassays
immunoassays
mass spectrometry

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