What is endocrine communication?

Cell-cell interactions in the endocrine pancreas Cell-cell communication within any given tissue is an important aspect of correct organ function. The islets of Langerhans forming the endocrine pancreas are composed of alpha-, beta-, delta-, epsilon- and PP-cells, and interactions between these cells are required for fine-tuning glucose homeostasis of the body. The endocrine cells communicate…

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Male endocrine system

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What is the self regulating system of the endocrine system?

Self-regulated endocrine systems in the skin The skin is the main physical barrier between the environment and internal homeostasis; functionally it is highly complex and expresses endocrine activities with self-regulatory properties. This skin neuroendocrine system comprises locally produced neuro-endocrine mediators that interact with corresponding specific receptors through para or autocrine mechanisms. While there are also…

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