Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 16 - Section 16.7 - Hormones and Homeostasis - Check Your Progress - Page 354: 3

Answer

The neuroendocrine system is composed of hypothalamus and pituitary glands. The nervous system is responsible for the secretion of hormone from the pituitary gland. The neuroendocrine system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis , metabolism, and several body activities. It receives signals from the nervous system and reacts by releasing hormones from endocrine systems.

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The neuroendocrine system is composed of hypothalamus and pituitary glands. The nervous system is responsible for the secretion of hormone from the pituitary gland. The neuroendocrine system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis , metabolism, and several body activities. It receives signals from the nervous system and reacts by releasing hormones from endocrine systems.
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