Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

Any given hormone will influence the activity of __________.

its second-messenger cells

all effector cells

all tissue cells

its target cells

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Understand the concept of hormone action: Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs, influencing various physiological activities.

Identify the role of target cells: Hormones exert their effects specifically on target cells, which have receptors that recognize and bind to the hormone.

Differentiate between target cells and other cell types: Not all cells in the body respond to a particular hormone; only those with the appropriate receptors are affected.

Explore the mechanism of hormone action: Once a hormone binds to its receptor on a target cell, it triggers a series of events inside the cell, often involving second messengers, to elicit a physiological response.

Recognize the specificity of hormone action: The specificity of hormone action is due to the presence of specific receptors on target cells, ensuring that only certain cells respond to a given hormone.