Consider the following hormones and their role in the workings of the endocrine system: Where the hormone is produced. Hormone(s) secreted. Hormone function. Adrenal glands. Aldosterone. Regulates salt, water balance, and blood pressure.
Sometimes there are tissue-specific mutations that control formation of certain tissues and/or organs. For instance, if mutation affects skin then the skin would be wrinkly/ugly but organism would still develop.
Transcript of 8 Main Characteristics Organisms Need To Survive. Organization is important for and organism's. Organization describes how organisms are laid out. For example, humans have vital organs like the heart located in the rib cage, rather than the leg because the heart would more protected behind the rib cage than the leg. Respond. Organisms constantly respond to their environment.