Answer to Question #327803 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Emma

Question #327803

Briefly define endocrine glands and give one functional difference between the endocrine and nervous system. State the importance of the hypothalamus in neuroendocrine control and give two examples of hormones released from the pituitary. (10%).( thanks)


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2022-04-13T17:05:01-0400

1. An organ that makes hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body.

2. Nervous system allows to have a response to a trigger quickly (in seconds), while a response of endocrine system takes minutes to hours.

3. The hypothalamus is a vital region of the brain that regulates whole-body homeostasis. Hypothalamic neuroendocrine cells control homeostasis through the production and secretion of neurohormones into the general circulation.

4. Growth hormone, follicle stimulating hormone


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