Endocrine system

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Definition of endocrine system:
The endocrine system is a system of glands that involve the release of extracellular signaling molecules known as hormones. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating metabolism, growth, development and puberty, and tissue function and also plays a part in determining mood. [1]
This is the common definition for endocrine system, other definitions can be discussed in the article

Notes

It can be disrupted by a variety of compounds. They can have a variety of effects in the coastal environment


ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION [2]

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