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Endocrine System
A system of glands that secrete hormones to regulate various body functions.
Endocrine Glands
Glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to target distant organs.
Hormones
Chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that regulate physiological processes.
Chemical Messengers
Substances that transmit signals to cells, guiding their function and activity.
Nervous System
The system that coordinates bodily actions and responses; works alongside the endocrine system.
Slow and Long-lasting Regulation
The characteristic of the endocrine system whereby its effects tend to be slower but more prolonged compared to the nervous system.
Target Organs
Organs upon which hormones act to produce specific physiological responses.