The evidence on the Oxford English Corpus shows that people often mistakenly use lay when they should be using lie : X I want to lay down, itâll be more comfortable. â I want to lie downâ¦. [infinitive of lie (1)]. X The tortoise lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun.
View full size image. The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
Blood vessel connections between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland allow hypothalamic hormones to control pituitary hormone secretion. Some of the physiological processes regulated by the hypothalamus include blood pressure, body temperature, cardiovascular system functions, fluid balance, and electrolyte balance. As a limbic system structure, the hypothalamus also influences various emotional responses.