Term
|
Definition
| yellowish in color, Produces more than two dozen hormones collectively called adrenocortical steroids |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Reddish brown in color, contains large rounded cells, produces to things, epinephrine and norephinephrine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Glandular secretory cells that release their secretions into the extracellular fluid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| when hormones bind to an appropriate receptor |
|
|
Term
| General adaptation syndrome |
|
Definition
| known as the stress response |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| allows glucose to enter the blood from alpha cells |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| chemical messages that are released in one tissue and transported by the bloodstream to reach target cells in other tissues |
|
|
Term
| Hypophyseal portal system |
|
Definition
| ensure that all of the blood entering the portal vessels reach certain targes cells before returning to the general circulation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| also known as the pituitary gland |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| allows glucose to cross the plasma membrane into cells from beta cells |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| digestive organ that contains both exocrine and endocrine cells, produces glucagon and insulin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| largest class or hormones, consist of chains of amino acids |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| also known as the Hypophysis, is considered to be the master gland |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| may function as an enzyme activator or inhibitor |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| lipids that are diverted are derived from cholesterol |
|
|
