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The human body has a neurohumoral system. It plays a dominant role in communication and coordination among tissues. This system is comprised of a network of neurons and hormones.
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Gupta, A. (2019). Hormones. In: Comprehensive Biochemistry for Dentistry. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1035-5_10
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