Abstract
The endocrine system functions through secretion of signaling substances, hormones, which act on receptors in target cells, tissues, and organs. Hormones are distributed throughout the body via the blood circulation and connective tissue spaces. The actions of the endocrine system are essential in maintenance of homeostasis, development, growth, and reproduction. The endocrine system communicates slowly compared to the body’s other coordinator: the nervous system.
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Rehfeld, A., Nylander, M., Karnov, K. (2017). The Endocrine System. In: Compendium of Histology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41873-5_24
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