Endocrine system functions Flashcards
1
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functions of the endocrine system pt 1
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- the chemical composition and volume of interstitial fluid
- metabolism and energy balance
- the biological clock
- the contraction of smooth and cardiac muscle and secretion by glands
2
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functions of the endocrine system pt 2
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- activities of the immune system
- growth and development
- operations of the reproductive system
- circadian rhythms
3
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the endocrine system
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controls body activities by releasing mediator molecules called hormones
- hormones are released in one part of the body and travel in the blood stream to regulate activity in other parts of the body