PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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A chemical messenger molecule secreted by an endocrine gland or cell into the bloodstream that has effects on specific target cells throughout the body.
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cortex
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thyroxine
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hormone
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histamine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hormones act as chemical messengers that are released into the blood stream to act on an organ in another part of the body. Although hormones reach all parts of the body, only target cells with compatible receptors are equipped to respond.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes. Some of these include: Development and growth.
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