
The Endocrine System
Lynette Rushton(Author)
Chelsea House Publishers
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2009
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-60413-369-1 (ISBN)
Description
Much like the nervous system, the endocrine system relays important communication signals throughout the body. The endocrine system uses chemical signals, known as hormones, which are produced and stored in special glands in the body. Different glands produce specialized hormones and release them into the bloodstream. From there, these hormones can travel directly to the tissues and organs and help regulate bodily functions. In ""The Endocrine System"", learn how this chemical messaging system is vital to the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Broomall
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 12 to 15 years
Illustrations
full-colour photographs & illustrations, sidebars, glossary, references, further reading, web sites, index
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
387 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60413-369-1 (9781604133691)
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Persons
Lynette Rushton is a professor of biology and chemistry at South Puget Sound Community College