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.
The Central Nervous System (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord, is in charge of how our bodies function. The CNS takes in, interprets and sends out signals. How our brains develop is an amazing story. This is an overview of some of the main structures and events in the development of our Central Nervous System. Brain development is determined by: 1) genes and 2) environment. Half of a child's genes come from the father and half from the mother.