Question 1: Define the terms exocrine, endocrine, paracrine and hormone.

Question 2: State the three main chemical groups of hormones.

Question 3: Outline the basic mechanisms by which hormones exert their effects on target cells.

Question 4: Give examples of some signal transduction mechanisms that may be involved inmediating hormone actions.

Question 5: Explain the principle of hormonal feedback.

Question 6: Explain the functional relation between the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary incontrolling hormone release.

Question 7: Describe (giving examples) the various types of hormonal feedback mechanism.

Question 8: Draw a diagram showing the location of the principal endocrine organs in the body.