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What system works together with the
endocrine system?
It works together with the nervous system.
How does each system work?
The endocrine system controls
body activities by releasing mediator molecules called hormones.
Results take hours but last
longer
Nearly all tissues are
affected by altering metabolism, regulating growth and development, and influencing
reproductive processes.
How does each system work?
The nervous system controls body actions through nerve impulses
by:
releasing hormones into the
blood
rest releases
neurotransmitters excite or inhibit nerve, muscle, and gland cells
Results in milliseconds,
brief duration
Causes muscles to contract or
glands to secrete
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madronn
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186690
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Endocrine lecture test
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endocrine
Updated
2012-12-03T00:52:51Z
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