The endocrine system is an internal communication system involving hormones, hormone-producing glands, and receptors on target cells, working with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis.
Das endokrine System ist ein internes Kommunikationssystem, das Hormone, hormonproduzierende Drüsen und Rezeptoren auf Zielzellen umfasst und mit dem Nervensystem zusammenarbeitet, um die Homöostase aufrechtzuerhalten.
| Front | endocrine system |
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| Back | The internal system of communication involving hormones, the ductless glands that secrete hormones, and the molecular receptors on or in target cells that respond to hormones; functions in concert with the nervous system to effect internal regulation and maintain homeostasis. |
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