HUMAN BIOLOGY
HUMAN BIOLOGY
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Author: Mader
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About the hormones released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Also, give the function of these hormones.

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The endocrine system can be defined as a network of glands present in the body which produce the hormones. These are helpful in important body functions. Hormones led to the variations in cells by binding to receptors located on target cells. The number of receptors present on a target cell that can rise or drop in response to hormonal activity.

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