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Efferent neuron

neuron carring nerve impulses toward an effector organ [Toggle]

Endocrine secretion

release of hormones synthesized by glands directly into the bloodstream to circulate throughout the body. (Contrasts with paracrine secretion, in which substances are released to act locally on nearby tissues.) [Toggle]

Endogenous

refers to an agent synthesized or produced within the organism [Toggle]

Exocrine secretion

release of glandular products to ducts or tracts that lead directly to the outside of the body. Examples are sweat and tears [Toggle]

Ganglion

mass of neuronal bodies. Plural = ganglia [Toggle]

Homeostasis

physiologic equilibrium required for life processes and maintained by several systems and biologic mechanisms [Toggle]

Innervate

supply an organ or tissue with nerves. (The function of supplying tissue with nerves is innervation.) [Toggle]

Neuron

a nerve cell [Toggle]

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Efferent neuron neuron carring nerve impulses toward an effector organ [Toggle]	Endocrine secretion release of hormones synthesized by glands directly into the bloodstream to circulate throughout the body. (Contrasts with paracrine secretion, in which substances are released to act locally on nearby tissues.) [Toggle]	Endogenous refers to an agent synthesized or produced within the organism [Toggle]	Exocrine secretion release of glandular products to ducts or tracts that lead directly to the outside of the body. Examples are sweat and tears [Toggle]
Ganglion mass of neuronal bodies. Plural = ganglia [Toggle]	Homeostasis physiologic equilibrium required for life processes and maintained by several systems and biologic mechanisms [Toggle]	Innervate supply an organ or tissue with nerves. (The function of supplying tissue with nerves is innervation.) [Toggle]	Neuron a nerve cell [Toggle]