The Endocrine System Questions and Answers 100% Pass
hormone a chemical substance that is carried by the circulation from and endocrine gland in one part of the body to another part of the body where it exerts a specific observable effect 2 types of hormones steroid hormones (made from fat), protein hormones(made from amino acids) hormone-like substances similar to hormones but not "exactly" like them. May mimic them to a certain extent like tofu(soybean) or certain clovers.. contains estrogen-like compound. how hormones work 1. Leaves gland and enters bloodstream 2. Reaches "target tissue" 3. Binds to "receptor sites" 4. A specific response occurs in the cell Master gland Pituitary gland Pituitary gland Controls other glands in the body by secreting hor
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