Ms. Bowman
 Second
great control system of the body
 Interacts with the nervous system to
coordinate and integrate the activity of body
cells
 Influences metabolic activity by means of
hormones
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Hormones = chemical messengers released into
the blood to be transported throughout the body;
regulate the metabolic function of other cells in
the body
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major body processes that are controlled
by hormones are:
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Reproduction
Growth and development
Mobilization of body defenses
Maintenance of electrolyte, water, and nutrient
balance of the blood
Regulation of cellular metabolism and energy
balance
 Organs
of the endocrine
system are scattered
throughout the body
 Include
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Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pineal gland
Thymus gland
Hypothalamus
Pancreas
Ovaries/Testes
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Other hormone
producing organs
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Heart
GI tract
Placenta
Kidneys
Skin
Adipose Tissue