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Article: Endocrine System
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Endocrine System
The endocrine system is the interacting group of glands that secrete
hormones
, helping to control cells and organs throughout the body. How do cells and organs at different locations in the body communicate with each
other to maintain the physiology of healthy living organisms? What happens if organs do not communicate properly? These questions can be answered by understanding how organs of the nervous system and endocrine system function.
There are similarities and differences between how the human nervous system and endocrine system communicate with and control other organs. For example, the nervous system relies on electrical impulses and chemical
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