Body, Brain, and Health Chapter 5. The Endocrine System the body’s “slow” chemical communication system a set of glands that secrete hormones into.
CHAPTER 5 THE PHYSICAL SELF. Learning Objectives How do the workings of the endocrine and nervous systems contribute to growth and development across.
Chapter 5 The Physical Self. Chapter 5: The Physical Self Genetic and environmental forces e.g. height –Average: female 5’4” male 5’9” –Can be affected.
Brain Development Largest, most developed part at birth Weight compared to adult brain 25% at birth 75% at age 2 90% at age 5 Normal experience,
