The hormone chemical message system is regulated by the pituitary, which is stimulated or inhibited by the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus relies on input from the ________ system about the conditions inside and outside the body.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


nervous

The hypothalamus and pituitary form a partnership in running the hormone chemical message system. The hypothalamus can stimulate or inhibit the pituitary according to conditions inside and outside the body. Because of this link, the endocrine system is influenced by the nervous system.

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