What is the major function of the endocrine system
Endocrine system works hand in hand with the nervous system to direct and integrate the cellular/ metabolic activities of the entire body
What is Hormone
chemical messenger that is released in the blood but regulates cellular/metabolic activities throughout the body or specific cells called target cells
What is Target Cell
specific cell used in hormone messaging
What is endocrine gland
gland that releases hormones into the blood; its ductless
What is endocrine tissue
various organs have tissues within that secrete hormones
what is neuroendocrine organ
special neurons produce and secrete neurohormones
Hormones are involved in the body's regulation of
metabolism, electrolyte and water balance, reproduction, growth and development, response to stress
What composes the 5 endocrine glands
Pituitary gland (hypophysis), thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland (suprarenal), pineal gland
What are the 6 endocrine tissues
pancreas, ovary/testis, placenta, intestines, kidney, heart
what is the neuroendocrine organ
hypothalamus