Asked by Loraine Cueba Gomez on May 16, 2024
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Using an example, describe how the endocrine and nervous systems work together to regulate bodily processes.
Endocrine Systems
A collection of glands that produce hormones to regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and sexual function.
Nervous Systems
Complex networks of nerve cells and fibers that transmit nerve impulses between parts of the body.
Bodily Processes
Functions and activities occurring within living organisms to maintain life, including metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
- Explain how the endocrine and nervous systems interact to regulate body processes.
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Taylor SpiveyMay 22, 2024
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Concepts to Consider: Nervous system may stimulate the endocrine system; endocrine responses usually last longer than nervous system responses; in the so-called flight response, the hypothalamus signals the adrenal gland to secrete epinephrine.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how the endocrine and nervous systems interact to regulate body processes.