The Endocrine System (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Type of system: endocrine
Type of system: endocrine
Chemical (hormonal) system
Definition: sensitivity
Definition: sensitivity
Ability to detect change and respond
Exocrine glands release products into
Exocrine glands release products into
Ducts or tubes
Endocrine glands are ______ glands
Endocrine glands are ______ glands
Ductless
Definition: hormone
Definition: hormone
Chemical messenger from endocrine gland via bloodstream with specific effect
What many hormones are made from
What many hormones are made from
Protein
Where hormones are broken down
Where hormones are broken down
Liver
Where hormones are excreted
Where hormones are excreted
Kidneys
Type of message: endocrine system
Type of message: endocrine system
Chemical
Type of message: nervous system
Type of message: nervous system
Electrical
Speed: endocrine vs nervous system
Speed: endocrine vs nervous system
Slow vs fast
Duration of action: endocrine vs nervous
Duration of action: endocrine vs nervous
Long time vs short time
Areas affected: endocrine vs nervous
Areas affected: endocrine vs nervous
Many areas vs one area
How hormones transported in animals
How hormones transported in animals
Bloodstream
Similarity: growth regulators & hormones
Similarity: growth regulators & hormones
Made in one area, transported to another for effect