A&P Study Guide
Endocrine System
1. The is made up of ductless tissues and glands that secrete
hormones directly into the bloodstream.
2. It helps control various functions of the body but does so by
into the bloodstream as opposed to nerve impulses.
3. The endocrine system controls various functions of the body via
in the bloodstream.
4. The endocrine system's eects last than that of the nervous system.
5. are immediate while responses can last for
minutes or even days.
6. The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to regulate the physiological activities of
the other systems of the body in order to maintain .
7. The is the bridge between the nervous and endocrine systems. It
receives sensory input via the nervous system and responds by stimulating or inhibiting the
, which then stimulates other glands.
8. are chemicals that bind to specic target cells.
9. There are two types of hormones: and .
10. The gland is a part of the brain and it connects the nervous system
to the endocrine system because it receives through
nerves, and it send via delivered to the pituitary.
11. The gland is pea-sized and is found at the bottom of the hypothalamus. It has
two lobes called and lobes.
12. The pituitary gland secretes , and other hormones released by
this gland control the reproductive system, nursing, and metabolism.
