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HormoneForm/Function
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hormone definition | chemical substances created by the human body to regulate the activity of cells |
| Gland definition | epithelial tissue that secretes hormones into bloodstream. |
| Pituitary gland location | Located in the base of the brain |
| Pineal gland location | Located at base of brain |
| Thyroid gland location | base of anterior neck/throat |
| Adrenal gland location | atop the kidneys |
| Pancreas gland location | midline to left at bottom margin of costals |
| Gonads gland location | pelvic region |
| Nervous system gland location | sensor of blood components and signal carrier that activates glands to produce hormones |
| Bloodstream endocrine function | the transporter of hormones to all cells of the body. |
| Target Cells definition | these are cells that are affected by hormones. Once they are contacted by a hormone, the hormones presence triggers a change in the cell’s behavior. |
| Protein Receptor Site definition | Locations on the membrane of a cell that hormones can attach themselves. Receptor sites are hormone specific |