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Emily Martin
on Oct 16, 2024
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The hypothalamus is the primary link between what system and the endocrine system to help maintain homeostasis?
A) muscular
B) integumentary
C) skeletal
D) nervous
Homeostasis
The physiological process by which living organisms maintain stability in their internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that regulates vital bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and the sleep-wake cycle.
Nervous System
The complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.
- Distinguish the components of the endocrine system, including both organs and glands, and their mutual interactions.
- Understand the role of the hypothalamus in connecting the nervous and endocrine systems to maintain homeostasis.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the components of the endocrine system, including both organs and glands, and their mutual interactions.
- Understand the role of the hypothalamus in connecting the nervous and endocrine systems to maintain homeostasis.