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A gland that releases its secretions into the blood. endocrine gland
A substance that is used as a second messanger. cAMP
An organ with a receptor for a specific hormone. target organ
The underproduction of a hormone by a gland. hyposecretion
A hormone that has its receptor in the nucleus of the cell. steroid hormone
Substances called "tissue hormones." prostaglandins
A type of gland that releases its secretions into ducts. exocrine gland
The over production of a hormone by a gland. hypersecretion
A type of hormone that has its receptor on the cell membrane. protein hormone
A chemical released by an endocrine gland. hormone
stimulates the release of adrenal cortex hormone ACTH
causes an increase in the blood glucose level glucagon
causes a drop in blood glucose levels insulin
causes a reduction in blood calcium level calcitonin
stimulates the release of thyroid hormone THS
A mineralcorticoid aldosterone
A glucocorticoid cortisol
causes an increase in the blood calcium level parathyroid hormone
causes contraction of the pregnant uterus oxytocin
stimulates cell metabolism thyroxine
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