Endocrine System (Overview)
Overview of the Endocrine System
1. What is the endocrine system? - Answer: The endocrine system is often described as the body's "slow" chemical communication
system, consisting of a network of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.
2. What are hor...
- Answer: The endocrine system is often described as the body's "slow" chemical communication
system, consisting of a network of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.
2. What are hormones?
- Answer: Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands that travel through the
bloodstream to influence various tissues and organs in the body.
3. What are glands in the context of the endocrine system?
- Answer: Glands are specialized structures within the endocrine system responsible for the secretion
of hormones.
4. What are target cells?
- Answer: Target cells are the specific cells in the body that are affected by the hormones released into
the bloodstream.
5. What role do receptors play in hormonal action?
- Answer: Receptors are proteins located on target cells that bind to hormones, allowing the cells to
respond to hormonal signals.
Key Endocrine Structures
6. What is the role of the hypothalamus?
- Answer: The hypothalamus serves as the control center of the endocrine system, regulating hormone
secretion and overseeing the functions of the pituitary gland.
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