molecules that are released by endocrine glands directly into the blood. The act as messengers, carrying a signal from the endocrine gland to a specific target organ or tissue.
Hormones
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gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood. they have no ducts
endocrine gland
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gland that secretes molecules into a duct that carries the molecules to where they are used
exocrine gland
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possess a specific receptor on their plasma membrane. shape of receptor complimentary to shape of hormone molecule. may similar cells together form a tissue
target cells
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enzyme associated with receptor for many hormones, including adrenaline. found on inside of cell surface membrane
adenyl cyclase
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hormone that transmits signal around the body.
the first messenger
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cAMP, which transmits signal inside the cell
the second messenger
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Card 2
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gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood. they have no ducts
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endocrine gland
Card 3
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gland that secretes molecules into a duct that carries the molecules to where they are used
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Card 4
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possess a specific receptor on their plasma membrane. shape of receptor complimentary to shape of hormone molecule. may similar cells together form a tissue
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Card 5
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enzyme associated with receptor for many hormones, including adrenaline. found on inside of cell surface membrane
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