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13 maj 2017 · The endocrine system maintains homeostasis in the body by releasing hormones that target specific organs and tissues. Hormones are chemical messengers that circulate through the bloodstream and are produced by endocrine glands. The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to regulate various bodily functions through hormonal and ...
- Endocrine glands and their hormones
The document summarizes the important endocrine glands and...
- INTRODUCTION TO ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce and...
- Endocrine glands and their hormones
2 What is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system regulates metabolism, tissue function, growth and development, reproduction, sleep, and your mood. It uses glands to regulate these...
Endocrine glands and their hormones help regulate metabolic processes. They control the rate of certain chemical reactions and in the transportation of substances across membranes and help regulate water and electrolyte balance. They also play a vital role in reproduction, development and growth.
9 paź 2014 · The document summarizes the important endocrine glands and their hormones. It discusses the pituitary gland, which secretes growth hormone, TSH, FSH, LH, prolactin, ADH, and oxytocin; the adrenal cortex, which secretes cortisol and aldosterone; the thyroid gland, which secretes thyroxine and triiodothyronine; the pancreas, which secretes ...
10 sie 2019 · The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones which regulate growth, metabolism, sexual development and homeostasis. The major glands include the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, thymus, pineal, reproductive organs and pancreas.
14 sie 2014 · Regulation • Why are hormones needed? • chemical messages from one body part to another • communication needed to coordinate whole body • homeostasis & regulation • metabolism • growth • development • maturation • reproduction growth hormones
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