Abstract
By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
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describe the organisation of the endocrine system;
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outline the functions of the glands in the system;
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understand how the actions of hormones influence behaviour; and
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discuss the interaction of the endocrine system and the nervous system.
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© 1997 Sheila Hayward
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Hayward, S. (1997). The Endocrine System. In: Biopsychology. Introductory Psychology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13885-2_4
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