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Chapter 38 Introductionmorris2e_ch38_1.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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38.1 An Overview of Endocrine Function morris2e_ch38_2.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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The endocrine system helps to regulate an organism’s response to its environment. morris2e_ch38_3.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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The endocrine system regulates growth and development. morris2e_ch38_4.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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The endocrine system underlies homeostasis. morris2e_ch38_5.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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38.2 Properties of Hormones morris2e_ch38_6.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Hormones act specifically on cells that bind the hormone. morris2e_ch38_7.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Two main classes of hormone are peptide and amines, and steroid hormones. morris2e_ch38_8.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Hormonal signals are amplified to strengthen their effect. morris2e_ch38_9.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Hormones are evolutionarily conserved molecules with diverse functions. morris2e_ch38_10.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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38.3 The Vertebrate Endocrine System morris2e_ch38_11.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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The pituitary gland integrates diverse bodily functions by secreting hormones in response to signals from the hypothalamus. morris2e_ch38_12.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Many targets of pituitary hormones are endocrine tissues that also secrete hormones. morris2e_ch38_13.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Other endocrine organs have diverse functions. morris2e_ch38_14.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Case 7: How does the endocrine system influence predators and prey? morris2e_ch38_15.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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38.4 Other Forms of Chemical Communication morris2e_ch38_16.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Local chemical signals regulate neighboring target cells. morris2e_ch38_17.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Pheromones are chemical compounds released into the environment to signal physiological and behavioral changes in other species members. morris2e_ch38_18.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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Chapter 38 Summarymorris2e_ch38_19.html563c35b0757a2e663e000000
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