Section 1
Overview of the Endocrine System
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Overview of the Endocrine System
The endocrine system is a system of ductless glands that secrete hormones—chemical messengers that are carried for long distances.
Comparing the Nervous and Endocrine Systems
The nervous system and endocrine system both use chemical messengers to signal cells, but each has a different transmission speed.