Section 8
Development of the Endocrine System
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Development of the Endocrine System
The endocrine system regulates growth, metabolism, and body homeostasis using hormones that effectively target organs via the bloodstream.
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Aging and the Endocrine System
Three hormone axes are affected by aging: growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor I, cortisol/dehydroepiandrosterone, and testoterone/estradiol.