5 Questions
Which two major systems regulate all the physiological activities of the body?
Nervous system and endocrine system
What does the endocrine system use to regulate body functions?
Chemical substances
What term refers to the transfer of information from one cell to another?
Cell-to-cell signaling
What is another term for cell-to-cell signaling?
Intercellular communication
What are the chemical substances used for cell communication called?
Chemical messengers
Study Notes
Introduction to Endocrinology
- The body's physiological activities are regulated by two main systems: the nervous system and the endocrine system.
- These two systems interact with each other to control body functions.
- The endocrine system functions by secreting chemical substances called hormones.
Cell-to-cell Signaling
- Cell-to-cell signaling is the transfer of information from one cell to another.
- It is also referred to as cell signaling or intercellular communication.
- Cells in the body communicate with each other through chemical messengers.
Learn about the basics of endocrinology, including the interaction between the nervous and endocrine systems, and how hormones regulate body functions.
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