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murzikaleks [220]
3 years ago
13

What is the primary function of the endocrine system

Biology
1 answer:
harkovskaia [24]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

To maintain body homeostasis

Explanation:

The endocrine system consists of the endocrine glands that release hormones directly int the blood. Those hormones bind to their receptors on the target cells and thus regulate their function. The major glands are:

pineal gland-releases melatonin, controls sleep cycle

pituitary gland-control growth, blood pressure, thyroid glands and metabolism etc.

pancreas-secretes insulin and glucagon, control of blood sugar levels

ovaries, testes-reproductive role (release female and male hormones)

thyroid gland-controls metabolism and protein synthesis

parathyroid gland-controls Ca levels

hypothalamus-connects nervous and endocrine systems, controls other glands

adrenal glands-release adrenalin and steroid hormones.

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