The endocrine system refers to the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards a distant target organ. The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and a...
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any of the systems found in animals for the production of hormones, substances that regulate the functioning of the organism. Such a system may ... [11 related articles]
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A system of glands and cells that make hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body. The endocrine system controls growth, sexual development, sleep, hunger, and the way the body uses food.
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The system that, along with the nervous system, functions in the regulation of body activities. The nervous system acts through electrical impulses and neurotransmitters to cause muscle contraction and glandular secretion. The effect is of short duration, measured in seconds, and localized. The endo...
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Comprises glands, like the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, and the gonads, which control many functions from growth to glucose metabolism and reproduction.
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The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the endocrine glands, included are the chromaffin system and the neurosecretory systems. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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the system of glands and other structures that produce internal secretions (hormones) that are released directly into the circulatory system and influence metabolism and other body processes; see also endocrine glands.
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(Humans as organisms) bodily system of glands which produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream
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(Learning Modules / Psychology / Stress) The system of glands which secretes hormones into the bloodstream.
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Type: Term Synonyms: endocrine glands, under gland
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The Endocrine System is a number of separate glands differing in structure and function, but all characterised by the fact that they have no ducts through which to discharge their secretions; but instead discharge them straight into the blood-stream. These secretions are called hormones or sometimes endocrines. Hormone- producing tissues may be cla...
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n] - the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity
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Organ system that acts with the nervous system to initiate, coordinate, and regulate body functions, including reproduction and development. It consists of the endocrine glands and their secretions, called hormones.
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noun the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity
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The network of glands that manufacture and secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
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Your endocrine system produces hormones that control bodily function. Diabetes is an endocrine disorder because insulin is a hormone. In type 1 diabetes, the body doesnt produce insulin. With type 2 diabetes, the body either produces too little insulin or doesnt use it correctly.
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A collection of glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to control various functions of cells, tissues and organs. The endocrine system includes the adrenal glands, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, as well as the ovaries, pancreas, and testes.
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A network of tissues that allows the body to communicate via hormones.
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