APHY 102 Ch 16: Endocrine System Ivy Tech Questions With Complete Solutions
endocrinology correct answer: Study of hormones and endocrine organs functions of the endocrine system correct answer: 1. control reproduction, development and growth 2. prepare the body to combat stress 3. maintain electrolyte and water balance and blood pressure 4. maintain nutrient balance (glucose) 5. regulate cell metabolism 6. increase or decrease cellular activity by changing: plasma membrane permeability, synthesis of proteins, enzyme functions, cellular secretions, rate of cell reproduction. characteristics of the endocrine system correct answer: includes cells, tissues, and organs that secrete hormones. These organs and tissues are scattered in different regions of the body. Endocrine glands have no ducts so hormones are transported through blood and lymphatic vessels. hormones correct answer: chemical messengers produced by endocrine tissues that alter the function of target cells target cells correct answer: tissues with receptors for specific hormone How are hormones specific? correct answer: act on specific target cells/target organs because each hormone binds to protein receptors present on/in its target cell. Hormone binds to proper receptor like a key in a lock. exocrine glands correct answer: -have duct
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