Multiple Choice
Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas and stimulates the liver to increase blood sugar levels?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What is endocrine signaling?
A
The secretion of hormones into ducts that lead to external surfaces
B
The direct transfer of hormones between adjacent cells through gap junctions
C
The release of hormones into the bloodstream to reach target organs
D
The release of neurotransmitters across synapses to communicate with neurons
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Understand that endocrine signaling is a type of cell communication in the body.
Recognize that endocrine signaling involves the release of hormones.
Identify that these hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream.
Acknowledge that the hormones travel through the bloodstream to reach distant target organs or tissues.
Differentiate endocrine signaling from other types of signaling, such as paracrine (local signaling), autocrine (self-signaling), and synaptic (neurotransmitter release across synapses).
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