Bio 169 exam 1 study guide with complete solutions
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Bio 169 exam 1 study guide with
complete solutions
endocrine system - Answer️️ -Composed of ductless glands that synthesize and
secrete hormones
Hormones are released into the blood and transported throughout the body
target cells - Answer️️ -cells that have receptors for a particular ...
Bio 169 exam 1 study guide with
complete solutions
endocrine system - Answer✔️✔️-Composed of ductless glands that synthesize and
secrete hormones
Hormones are released into the blood and transported throughout the body
target cells - Answer✔️✔️-cells that have receptors for a particular hormone
endocrine glands - Answer✔️✔️-Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones
into the bloodstream
comparison of both systems - Answer✔️✔️-Both the endocrine and nervous system
Release ligands—chemical messengers
Difference between the two systems - Answer✔️✔️-Unlike the nervous system, the
endocrine system
Transmits hormones through the blood
Targets any cells in the body with correct receptors
Can be very widespread
Exhibits longer reaction times
Has longer-lasting effects (minutes to days and weeks)
hormonal stimulation - Answer✔️✔️-A gland cell releases its hormone when some other
hormone binds to it
Humoral stimulation - Answer✔️✔️-A gland cell releases its hormone when there is a
certain change in levels of a nutrient or ion in the blood
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