Asu bio 202 exam 1 stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

neurotransmitters - AnswerWhat are released by nerves to affect cells? endocrine - AnswerWhat type of glands secrete chemicals (hormones) into the blood? target organ cells - AnswerWhat are the cells that are acted on by hormones called? hormones - AnswerWhat mechanism perform general functions of communication and control but a slower, longer-lasting type of control than that provided by nerve impulses? nonsteroid hormones (first messengers) - AnswerWhat mechanism binds to receptors...

Chapter 18 Blood - Answer.... Describe the functions and properties of blood - AnswerTransports : O2 from lungs to organs/cells CO2 from cells to lungs Nutrients from digestive system & storage Wastes to liver & kidneys Hormones Regulates body temperature (transports heat out to skin) Immunity (white blood cells) Clotting (platelets) Stabilizes water balance Stabilizes pH - buffer for acids & bases Explain why blood is a connective tissue - Answermore matrix vs cells ...

Chapter 18 Blood - Answer.... Describe the functions and properties of blood - AnswerTransports : O2 from lungs to organs/cells CO2 from cells to lungs Nutrients from digestive system & storage Wastes to liver & kidneys Hormones