3. Question 1:
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What is the difference between the
endocrine gland and the exocrine gland?
Endocrine gland is a gland whose secretions (called hormones) are collected by the
blood and reach the tissues through the circulation. The hypophysis (pituitary) and
the adrenals are examples of endocrine glands. Exocrine gland is a gland whose
secretions are released externally through ducts (into the skin, intestinal lumen,
mouth, etc.). The sebaceous glands and the salivary glands are examples of exocrine
glands
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2. What are the difference between
Autocrines and Paracrines?
The autocrines are chemicals that exert their effects on the
same cells that secrete them, while paracrines act locally but
affect cell types other than those releasing the paracrine
chemicals.
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What are the main endocrine glands of
the human body?
The main endocrine glands of the human body are:
the pineal gland (or pineal body)
the hypophysis (or pituitary)
the thyroid, the parathyroids
the endocrine part of the pancreas
the adrenals
the gonads (testicles or ovaries).
8. Question 4:
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Adrenal hormones that help regulate the
balance of minerals and water in the blood
are:
glucocorticoids produced by the adrenal cortex.
mineralocorticoids produced by the adrenal cortex.
