Difference between revisions of "Endocrine system"
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It can be disrupted by a variety of [[Endocrine_disrupting_compounds|compounds]]. They can have a variety of effects in the [[Endocrine disrupting compounds in the coastal environment|coastal environment]] | It can be disrupted by a variety of [[Endocrine_disrupting_compounds|compounds]]. They can have a variety of effects in the [[Endocrine disrupting compounds in the coastal environment|coastal environment]] | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 9 July 2009
Definition of endocrine system:
The endocrine system is a system of glands that involve the release of extracellular signaling molecules known as hormones. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating metabolism, growth, development and puberty, and tissue function and also plays a part in determining mood.[1] The field of study that deals with disorders of endocrine glands is endocrinology, a branch of the wider field of internal medicine.[1]
This is the common definition for endocrine system, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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It can be disrupted by a variety of compounds. They can have a variety of effects in the coastal environment
