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BODY FUNCTIONS

CHAPTER 5
FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE, METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
Functions related to metabolism and the endocrine system
b555 Endocrine gland functions
Functions of production and regulation of hormonal levels in the body, including cyclical changes.

Inclusion
functions of hormonal balance; hyperpituitarism, hypopituitarism, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, hyperadrenalism, hypoadrenalism, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, hypergonadism, hypogonadism.

exclusion
general metabolic functions (b540); water, mineral and electrolyte balance functions (b545); thermoregulatory functions (b550); sexual functions (b640); menstruation functions (b650).





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