Anatomy of the Endocrine System - Week 2

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Function of the endocrine system

Secretes hormones into the bloodstream to bind to target cell receptors and regulate bodily responses.

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Three main homeostatic functions of the endocrine system

Energy storage/utilization, growth and reproduction regulation, and response control to external stimuli like stress.

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Effects of hormones on target cells

Membrane permeability changes, protein synthesis, enzyme activation/deactivation, secretory regulation, and mitosis stimulation.

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Exocrine glands

Duct-containing glands that secrete products into cavities, organ lumens, or body surfaces.

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Endocrine glands

Ductless glands that secrete hormones into interstitial fluid and then capillaries.

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Major endocrine glands

Pituitary (anterior/posterior), pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal (cortex/medulla), pancreas, ovaries, and testes.