Nervous and Endocrine Systems: the Endocrine System

The video explores how the body reacts to stimuli like lightning through the endocrine system. It explains the role of hormones, which are chemical messengers released by glands, in regulating body functions such as metabolism, reproduction, and growth. The adrenal glands, located near the kidneys, produce adrenaline, a hormone that increases heart rate and breathing when scared.

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