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Question
List out the functions of Endocrine system and Nervous system.
Solution
- The endocrine system regulates various functions of the body and maintains the internal environment.
- Endocrine glands produce chemical substances called “Hormones’ which control various activities of the body.
Eg. Growth hormone controls growth, Adrenalin hormone acts at the time of fear stress, etc.
- Functions of the nervous system:
- Sensory input: The conduction of signals from sensory receptors.
- Integration: The interpretation of the sensory signals and the formulation of responses.
- Motor output: The conduction of signals from the brain and spinal card to effectors such as muscle and gland cells.
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