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.
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.he endocrine system affects almost every organ and cell in the body, according to the Merck Manual. Although the hormones circulate throughout the body, each type of hormone is targeted toward certain organs and tissues, the Merck Manual notes.