1. Thus the thyroid gland stimulates metabolism. 2. Hormones affect metabolism and the function of the cardiovascular system. 3. ТЫ functions of endocrine glands are interconnected. 4. The nervous system exercises direct control over the endocrine glands through the nerves and neurohumoral control. 5. The hormones either stimulate or depress the activity of various organs. 6. The activities of endocrine glands are regulated by the nervous system.
Упражнение 15. Переведите следующие предложения. Определите функции инфинитива
1. The methods developed to establish special aspects of endocrinology have become diversified and complicated. 2. The existence of many hormones to be discussed must be regarded as probable rather than demonstrated with certainty. 3. The hypophysis is believed to be the chief endocrine gland. 4. The chief action of the thyroid hormone is to accelerate all oxidations, particularly those of fat and protein. 5. The discharge of thyroid hormone appears to be guided by a thyrotropic pituitary hormone. 6. The scientists believe insulin and anterior pituitary hormones to exert contrary actions on the blood sugar level.
Упражнение 16. Переведите следующие предложения. Запомните значение парных союзов either... or, neither... nor, so... that, not only... but.
1. The observations of surgeons on thyroid deficiency revealed that internal secretions are not only necessary for proper growth and nutrition but for normal mental development as well. 2. An excess of the somatotropic hormone, either due to hypersecretion or injection of extracts, causes gigantism and leads to acromegaly in adults. 3. The molecular weight of insulin is so great that prospects of its synthesis seem very remote. 4. While asked the student could neither describe nor show the pineal gland in figure 12.
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Упражнение 17. Переведите данные предложения на английский язык письменно.
1. Нервная и эндокринная системы координируют и стимулируют деятельность организма. 2. Эндокринные железы не имеют протоков и выделяют свой секрет непосредственно в кровь, которая разносит его по организму. 3. Снижение функции или понижение
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активности эндокринных желез вызывает изменения в работе всего организма. 4. Деятельность всех эндокринных желез взаимосвязана и регулируется гипофизом. 5. Нервная система контролирует работу эндокринных желез.
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