The Endocrine System

Glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

• Exocrine gland

• Endocrine gland

Glands release their secretions through ducts either out of the body or into the digestive system

• Endocrine glands

• Exocrine glands

A modified fatty acid that is released by a cell and affects local cells

• Nonsteroid hormones

• Steroid hormones

• Prostaglandin

The hormone insulin has target cells in

• kidney

• liver

• Pancreas

The hormone insulin has target cells in

• kidney

• liver

• Pancreas

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The hormone that promotes the breakdown of Glycogen

• Insulin

• Glucagon

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3