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The Endocrine System | Definitions
Endocrine Gland
Ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine System
A group of specialised tissues known as glands that produce chemicals called hormones.
Exocrine Gland
Exocrine glands have ducts or tubes that are responsible for carrying and transporting the chemical substances produced by the gland.
Gland
A gland is an organ that produces particular chemical substances for release into either the bloodstream or ducts.
Homeostasis
The maintenance of a constant internal environment.
Hormone
Chemical messages, which are proteins in biomolecular nature, that are produced by endocrine glands that are carried to another part of the body through the blood where they have a specific effect.
Hormone Supplements
Prescribed hormones that can be used to make up for a deficiency of a hormone and to prevent pregnancy.
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Endocrine Gland
Ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine System
A group of specialised tissues known as glands that produce chemicals called hormones.
Exocrine Gland
Exocrine glands have ducts or tubes that are responsible for carrying and transporting the chemical substances produced by the gland.
Gland
A gland is an organ that produces particular chemical substances for release into either the bloodstream or ducts.
Homeostasis
The maintenance of a constant internal environment.
Hormone
Chemical messages, which are proteins in biomolecular nature, that are produced by endocrine glands that are carried to another part of the body through the blood where they have a specific effect.
Hormone Supplements
Prescribed hormones that can be used to make up for a deficiency of a hormone and to prevent pregnancy.