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Chemical Coordination and Integration
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How is communication among the parts of an organism is accomplished ?

Answer

Endocrine system is controlled by brain. Hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones which excite synthesis of various hormones from pituitary gland. The hormones of pituitary gland regulate hormonal release from thyroid, adrenal gland, gonads etc.

Hormonal response is selective but specific.

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