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Chapter 8-1 EndocrineSystem

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Endocrine System

Controls short and long-term changes by sending chemicals throughout the body

Chemical produced by glands to control and regulate body functions

An organ that produces and releases chemicals called hormones

Negative Feedback Mechanism

The Endocrine systems way of starting and stopping the release of hormones

Pituitary Gland

Controls endocrine glands; regulates growth and development

Links and Endocrine and Nervous systems and communicates with the pituitary gland

Cells that are specialized to recognize certain hormones

Growth and Development

Long term changes controlled by the endocrine system

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