what is a good example of the endocrine and nervous systems working together?
when do these two systems work together in one process? (example: digestive secretions)
i can only think of the "fight or flight response" , anyone got a better suggestion?
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The hypothalamus is a neuroendocrine organ so it secretes hormones and has neural functions. The hypothalamus is the control center of the body so that could be a good example.
A classic example would be hypothalamic osmoreceptors sensing an increase in ECF/plasma osmolality, then sending a neural signal directly to the posterior pituitary gland, which then releases vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH) into the blood. ADH then travels via the circulation to the kidneys where it actds to close water channels in the distal tubule of the renal nephron, thus preventing excretion of water.