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Term
Definition
Endocrine system
The endocrine system (hormonal system) refers to the glands and hormones that are secreted as part of one of the bodies control systems
Hormone
Hormones are the chemical messages that are released from the glands of the endocrine system
Target tissue
Target tissue refers to the intended site that a hormone will affect such as muscle
Receptor site
Receptor sites are special sites located on every target tissue and only communicate with the specific hormone intended for the target tissue
Pituitary: The Master Gland
The pituitary, a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain, produces a number of hormones. Each of these hormones affects a specific part of the body (a target organ or tissue). Because the pituitary controls the function of most other endocrine glands, it is often called the master gland.