Physiology 2130 Lecture 13: Module 13

• School: Western University
• Department: Physiology
• Course: Physiology 2130
• Professor: Valeria Puntorieri

Document Summary

The endocrine system consists of a series of glands that secrete different chemicals riot the blood. These hormones then travel throughout the body to their target site to initiate their effect. The functions of the endocrine system include the maintain of the internal environment (body temp, body uid, volume, osmolality, etc. ), adaption to stress, control of growth and metabolism, and also the control of reproduction. In contrast to the nervous system, the actions of the endocrine system are slower to take effect yet last longer and are generally more widespread throughout the body. While the nervous system has control over organs with which it is in direct contact, the endocrine system can indirectly affect many organs of the body at a distance by secreting chemicals into the blood. An endocrine glans is a group of specialized cells that synthesis, store, and release a very special chemical in the blood called a hormone.