ch.16 endocrine system :FINAL study guide

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Function: what major processes does the endocrine system do?

growth and development, reproduction, maintenance of electrolyte, water, nutrient balance of blood, regulation of cellular metabolism, energy balance, mobilization of body defenses

What are hormones in the endocrine system?

long-distance chemical signals that secrete into bloodstream that stimulate responses in target cells with specific receptors

what are the two classes of hormones based on chemical structure?

water-soluble hormones and lipid-soluble hormones

what are the types in water-soluble hormone?

amino acids derivatives, proteins, peptides

what are the mechanisms of water-soluble hormones

cannot enter cell, act on plasma membrane receptors, coupled with G-proteins to second messengers

what are the types of lipid-soluble hormones?

steroids synthesized from cholesteral

what are some examples of the types of lipid-soluble hormones?

gonadal and adrenocortical hormone