Everything in this flashcard set.
- hormones
- The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has (plural)
- machine
- Any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in
- glands
- Any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts (plural)
- endocrine
- The secretion of an ___ gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has
- chemicals
- Substance used in or made by chemistry (plural)
- organs
- A government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function (plural)
- tissues
- Part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function (plural)
- pituitary
- The master gland of the endocrine system
- insulin
- Hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas
- nerves
- Any bundle of ___ fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body (plural)
- goosebumps
- Reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation (plural)
- impacts
- Influencing strongly (plural)
- central
- A workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be
- spinal cord
- A major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to
- brain
- That part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers
- information
- A message received and understood
- messages
- A communication that is written or spoken or signaled (plural)
