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Abstract The endocrine system consists of glands and tissues that produce and secrete hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article, the second in an eight-part series on ...
The hypothalamus is a small area in the center of the brain. It helps produce hormones that regulate heart rate, body temperature, hunger, and the sleep-wake cycle. When the hypothalamus is not ...
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How does thermoregulation work?
Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Key Takeaways The body keeps a core temperature of about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit ...
Richard Faragher is affiliated with the British Society for Research on Ageing and the American Federation for Aging Research. A philanthropic organisation whose mission is to support and advance ...
The prefrontal cortex region of the human brain is responsible for a range of complex functions from decision-making to certain types of memory. When something goes wrong in this part of the brain, it ...
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