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THE NERVOUS SYSTEM controls all the bodily activities and behavioral responses. It is made up
namely of neuron nerve cells which numbered about one hundred billion.
2. Peripheral nervous system consists of neurons that are not in either the spinal cord or the brain.
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM is another biological system controlling man’s behavior. This system is
made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones, chemical substance produced that regulate the
activity of cell or organs.
Hormones are chemical substances which are produced by the endocrine glands. These hormones regulate
the person’s metabolism or physiological functions.
Testes for male Testosterone for male Responsible for the appearance
Ovaries for female of secondary characteristics of
Sex glands male such as growth of sexual
development, facial hair or
pubic hair.
Develop the appareance of
Estrogen secondary characteristics of
female such breast growth.
Involved in the reproductive
Progesterone functions such as menstruation
or pregnancy.