BPK 105 Chapter 10: Module 6 Review + Notes
24 Feb 2016
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Bpk 105 fundamentals of human structure and. Objectives: chemical messengers: allows cells to communicate to regulate body activities. Secreted by cells in a local area; influences the activity of the same cell or cell type from which it was secreted. Produced by a wide variety of tissues and secreted into extracellular fluid; has a localized effect on other tissues. Produced by neurons; secreted into a synaptic cleft by presynaptic nerve terminals; travels short distances; influences postsynaptic cells. Secreted into the blood by specialized cells; travels some distance to target tissues; results in coordinated regulation of cell function. Thyroid hormones, growth hormones, insulin, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, prostaglandins: functions of the endocrine system, metabolism, control of food intake and digestion, tissue development. Ion regulation: water balance, heart rate and blood pressure regulation, control of blood glucose and other nutrients, control of reproductive functions, uterine contractions and milk release, immune system regulation, characteristics of the endocrine system.
