Portage Learning | 2026–2027 Updated Edition
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Introduction to the Endocrine System
1. Does the nervous system or the endocrine system react faster to
external/ internal stimuli?
2. What are the two major groups of hormones and what are their
derivatives?
3. Hormones can react with cells that have what on their cell surface?
4. Do peptide or steroid hormones react faster?
5. True or false: Endocrine glands contain ducts and secrete their contents
directly into an epithelial lining.
Your Answer:
1) Nervous system
2) Peptide hormones and steroid hormones. Peptide hormones are derived
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, from proteins, peptides, and catecholamines. Steroid hormones are
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