Endocrime system Flashcards

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What is the role of the pituitary gland?

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Releases hormones that regulate body conditions
Releases hormones that act on other glands.

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Endocrine System

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Information can be sent around the body via nerves in the nervous system or hormones in the endocrine system. Hormones are chemicals produced and released by endocrine glands that bring about specific, long-lasting effects in the body.

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