is2 endocrine system ppt
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Endocrine SystemBody can regulate processes using 2 different systems:1) nervous system = through nerve impulses2) endocrine system = through hormones
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Endocrine Systemall organs that produce hormones these organs are called GLANDSglands release hormones when nervous system tells them to do ithormones are chemicals that control different activities in the body/ like ‘messengers’effect lasts while there is hormone presenteach hormone acts on specific cells = TARGET CELLS
Example 1: pancreas produces insulinTarget: liver cells
Example 2: adrenal glands produce adrenalinTarget: pacemaker, liver cells, bronchi,
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