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Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus do what?
The hypothalamus aids in regulation of the body's temperature.
Thermoregulation organ?
An organ in some animals that allows for the regulation of body temperature, such as a countercurrent heat exchanger in some fish.
Name largest organ of human body?
The largest organ of the human body is the skin. It has various functions, including protection against pathogens, regulation of body temperature, and sensation of touch.
What distinguishes autoregulation from extrinsic regulation?
Auto regulation (intrinsic) is when a cell, organ, or organ system automatically adjusts itself in response to a change in the environment. Extrinsic regulation involves the nervous and/or endocrine system detecting a change and sending a signal or releasing a chemical to facilitate change in another organ system, organ, or cell.
What organ aids in metabolism?
The Thyroid i believe.
What regulation of blood sugar is accomplished by what organ?
pancreas
What organ system is most involved in aids?
kidneys
What organ is responsible for the regulation of blood magnesium levels?
kidneys
Is skin a tissue or organ?
Skin is both a tissue and an organ. It is the largest organ of the body and is comprised of several layers of tissues that serve various functions, such as protection, sensation, and temperature regulation.
Skin is an example of what?
Skin is an example of an organ in the human body that serves various functions such as protection, temperature regulation, sensation, and Vitamin D synthesis.
How is the skin an organ of both excretion and temperature regulation?
The skin is an organ of excretion because it eliminates waste products through sweat, sebum, and shedding of dead skin cells. Additionally, the skin helps regulate body temperature through processes like sweating and dilation or constriction of blood vessels in response to changes in environmental temperatures.
What organ aids in this exchange of materials between the fetus and the mother?
The Placenta
