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.
6. Populations of living organisms adapt to changes in their environment through evolution. As changes occur in the population, the organism adapts, using their abilities to metabolize respond and reproduce. Characteristics that are more useful in survival are passed to offsprings and allows survival for the species.