The Endocrine System
The endocrine system consists of many small organs responsible for the release of hormones. The endocrine system regulates metabolism, growth and development, tissue function and mood. The Endocrine System Web Guide provides resources for teaching the system and study materials for students.
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Functions of the Endocrine System
The pituitary gland of the endocrine system is often considered the master gland of the body, and when it’s not functioning correctly many other things can go wrong. Use the sites below to get a better understanding of the functions of the endocrine system.
Insights for the Functions of the Endocrine System
- Many sites designed for scientists contain lecture materials from college courses. Often, they include online quizzes and exams. If you’re a student taking a similar course, these materials may be useful study tools for your own exams.
Top Sites for the Functions of the Endocrine System
Colorado State University’s
“Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System” provides a wealth of highly technical information by probing deeply into the system’s biochemistry and analyzing the system on a cellular level. Aiding navigation, each page is marked with an apple (indicating core information), a professor (indicating advanced information) or a light bulb (indicating supplemental information).
Online Biology Book,
a site created by Michael J. Farabee, Ph.D., a biology professor at Estrella Mountain Community College, offers extensive information about the endocrine system with keyword links to a glossary and charts, graphs and schematic images. The text is full of hyperlinks that take you to more complex and scientifically advanced content.
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