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Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to the endocrine system.
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Endocrine System
Responsible for slower and long-term adaptations within the body.
Hormones
Chemical messengers of the endocrine system that travel in the blood.
Homeostasis
The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.
Receptors
Specific sites on target cells that bind to hormones and trigger responses.
Insulin
A hormone secreted by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose levels.
Positive feedback loop
Mechanism by which the release of a hormone induces more of its release.
Negative feedback loop
Control mechanism that inhibits further secretion of a hormone when levels are adequate.
Glucose
A simple sugar essential for cellular respiration and energy for body cells.
Glycogen
Stored form of glucose primarily found in the liver and muscles.
Adipose tissue
Body tissue that stores fat and triglycerides.