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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Exocrine glands

  Greek words endo, meaning within,  have ducts that carry their secretions to

and krino, to secrete the outside of the body, or into a hollow
organ, such as the stomach or
intestines.
Functions of the Endocrine System  Examples of exocrine secretions are
saliva, sweat, breast milk, and digestive
 Metabolism. enzymes.
 Control of food intake and digestion. 
 Growth and Development
 Ion regulation.  Hormones
 Water balance. 
 Heart rate and blood pressure  Hormon
regulation. - “to set into motion”
 Control of blood glucose and other - “to arouse”
nutrients.   Chemical substances that are secreted
 Control of reproductive functions.  by cells into the extracellular fluids
 Uterine contractions and milk release.   Regulates metabolic activity of other
 Immune system regulation.  cells in the body rather than stimulating
a new one

Nervous System vs. Endocrine System

Hormone Structure
NS

 Short-term immediate responses

 Uses electrical potentials

ES

 Long-term, continuous processes

 Maintains body homeostasis
 Uses chemical mediators

endocrine glands  In terms of action, steroidal and non-

steroidal hormone action varies in its
Endocrine System
mechanism
endocrine cells  Steroidal hormones: capable of direct
gene activation
 Amino-based hormones: a second
messenger system is needed for the
mechanism to occur

Target
Hormones Bloodstream Tissues/effec
tors
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Hormone Transport