Physiology 2130 Lecture Notes - Growth Hormone–Releasing Hormone, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone, Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
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Endocrine system: define endocrine gland and hormone and explain the general role of the endocrine glands, list the characteristic functions of hormones, describe how the hormones are secreted, how they exert their effects, and how. Consists of a series of glands that secrete different chemicals into the blood. These hormones then travel throughout the body to their target site to initiate their effect. Section 13. 3 - endocrine system: function: the functions of the endocrine system: The maintenance of the internal environment (body temperature, body fluid volume, osmolality, and so on) Section 13. 4 glands: an endocrine gland: A group of specialized cells that synthesize, store, and release a very special chemical into blood. Section 13. 5 glands (cont"d: there are a number of glands located throughout the body, we have already discussed the hypothalamus and pituitary glands in the nervous system module, we will examine them again in more detail here.
