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endocrine system - Coggle Diagram
endocrine system
contributes to
homeostasis
which is
maintenance of a constant internal environment
despite fluctuation in the external environment
and
within tolerable limits
negative feedback
eg
glucose concentration in blood
body temperature
hydrogen ions concentration in blood - pH
blood osmolarity
concentration of carbon dioxide in blood
made up of
endocrine glands
secrete hormones in blood
receives
stimulus
to secrete
hormones
travel in
blood
to
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are
chemical messengers
that can be
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leptin
melatonin
insulin
glucagon
thyroid hormone