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ISBN: 9780357091586
Author: Solomon
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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To explain: The reasons why it is important to maintain a constant blood glucose level.

Introduction: Glucose is required for cells to carry out their cellular respiration. The endocrine system is the chemical signaling system that uses blood vessels as information channels. The endocrine glands are ductless organs located within the organ systems and contain groups of endocrine cells that secrete their hormones directly into their surroundings.

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To explain: The reason why it is important to have more than one hormone.

Introduction: The endocrine system is the chemical signaling system that uses blood vessels as information channels. The endocrine glands are ductless organs located within the organ systems and contain groups of endocrine cells that secrete their hormones directly into their surroundings.

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To explain: The way in which hormones interact.

Introduction: The endocrine system is the chemical signaling system that uses blood vessels as information channels. The endocrine glands are ductless organs located within the organ systems and contain groups of endocrine cells that secrete their hormones directly into their surroundings.

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