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Endocrine system
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Produces hormones that enter the
bloodstream and influence body functions
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Target(s)
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Hormones effect targets that have specific
receptors for that hormone
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Hypersecretion
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Overproduction
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Hyposecretion
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Underproduction
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Anqgonistic
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Acting in opposition; mutually opposing
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Electrolytes
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Mineral salts (Na, K, Ca) that carry an electrical charge
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Glucagon
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Hormone produced by pancreatic alpha cells that increase the blood glucose level by stimulating the liver to change stored glycogen to glucose
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Hormones
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Chemical substances that are released slowly in minute amounts into the blood stream
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Insulin
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Hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells that act to remove glucose from the blood by promoting its storage in tissues as glycogen
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Sympathomimetic
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Agent that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system
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Target
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Structure, organ, or tissue to which something is directed
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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(ACTH) targes the adrenal gland and promotes secretions of some hormones
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone
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(FSH) targets ovaries to stimulate egg production; targets testes to stimulate sperm production
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Growth Hormone
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(GH) targets bone and muscle to stimulate somatic grouth
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Luteinizing Hormone
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(LH) targets ocaries and promotes ovulation
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