Human Physiology Basics Practice Test: Chemical Coordination and Integration — Flashcards

Chemical Coordination and Integration topics include: Endocrine system and hormones, thyroid and adrenal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary glands, thymus and pineal body, insulin action mechanism, gonads and placenta.

Chemical coordination and integration are primarily controlled by the endocrine glands. These glands secrete hormones, which are chemical substances that regulate biochemical functions in the body. 
The neural system and endocrine system work together to provide coordination and integration of all organ activities. The neural system provides rapid coordination between organs, but this response is short-lived. 
Endocrine glands are located throughout the body and include organs like the pancreas, thyroid gland, and adrenal gland. Vertebrates have more complex and advanced endocrine systems than invertebrates.