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Undergraduate 1
02/25/2014

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ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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are ductless glands – contain endocrine cells to secrete their products (hormones) directly into blood
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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functions in the regulation of body activities. The systems monitor and respond to any deviations from the body’s steady state
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EXOCRINE GLANDS
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are glands with ducts – produce and secrete their products (enzymes (digestive); sweat (sweat glands); milk (mammary glands); to a surface or cavity via ducts)
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GLANDS
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secrete hormones
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HORMONES
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are chemical messengers which influence growth, development, and metabolic activities
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TARGET ORGANS
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The organs that interact with hormones.
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