Bio 211 Endocrine System Practice Questions and Correct Answers

How does the endocrine system communicate? slow and via hormones How does the nervous system communicate? fast and via impulses Which secretory gland is ductless, and secrete into blood, and an example is thyroid and pancreas. endocrine gland Which secretory gland has ducts and an example is sweat glands and pancreas? exocrine gland What does the pancreas release into the blood? insulin and glucagon How is the pancreas an example of exocrine? It releases digestive juices What are the 3 major functions of the endocrine and nervous system? communication, control, and integration What theory does hormones use to just target one cell and not all? lock and key theory Steroid and nonsteroid both have an effect on what? transcription Which hormone is synthesized primarily from amino acids and an example is insulin? Nonsteroid Which hormone is lipid soluble and an example is cortisol? Steroid What is the regulation of body functions ex: growth, mood and appetite ? control regulation of target cell sensitivity depends on what ? number of receptors Which system uses nervous impulses, electrochemical, produce rapid, short-lasting responses, control effectors, and can act only over very sort distance? Nervous system Which system uses hormones, chemical, produce slow, long-lasting responses, control target organ, lock and key, most organs, act over long distance? Endocrine system