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.
Purpose: The endocrine system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating mood (secretion of hormones), growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, and sexual function and reproductive processes.