The Endocrine System (The Human Body-How It Works)

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Author(s): Lynette Rushton
Year: 2009

Language: English
Pages: 125

Contents......Page 6
Introduction......Page 7
1: Chemicals That Run the Body......Page 11
2: Hormones......Page 16
3: The Endocrine Glands......Page 28
4: Blood Glucose Levels......Page 41
5: Growth and Metabolism......Page 52
6: Reproduction......Page 65
7: Stress......Page 76
8: Mineral Balance and Blood Pressure......Page 88
Appendix: Conversion Chart......Page 106
Glossary......Page 107
Bibliography......Page 114
Further Resources......Page 117
Picture Credits......Page 119
Index......Page 120
About the Author......Page 126