BIOA01H3 Study Guide - Pineal Gland, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Glycogen

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Endocrine system like the nervous regulates many metabolic functions. While the brain acts through neurotransmitters, endocrine system acts through hormones. The endocrine system consists of these numerous ductless glands. These glands are not grouped together but are actually distributed throughout our body. They regulate many of the important metabolic activities of cells and organs (edwards, 1990). Figure 1:major endocrine glands distributed in human body. Yeah, drinking water and getting sufficient rest will positively help before the big day but knowing about your adrenal glands will certainly be advantageous. Adrenal glands are found immediately above each kidney as shown in figure 2 and. There is a right adrenal gland and left adrenal gland. Adrenal glands contain two glands each which are held in a shell. The inner gland, adrenal medulla, is encircled by adrenal cortex. The brain or the hypothalamus is responsible for the function of both the medulla and the cortex but by different ways.

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