Pituitary gland function
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Endocrine system overview
Overview of the Endocrine System The endocrine system coordinates functioning between different organs through hormones, which are chemicals released into the bloodstream from specific types of cells within endocrine (ductless) glands. Once in circulation, hormones affect function of the target tissues, which may be another endocrine gland or an end organ. Some hormones exert an…
Why are the hormones released directly into the blood stream?
why are the hormones released directly into the blood stream?
How does the respiratory system and the endocrine system work together?
Hormones and breathing A number of hormones, including hypothalamic neuropeptides acting as neurotransmitters and neuromodulators in the CNS, are involved in the physiologic regulation of breathing and participate in adjustment of breathing in disease. In addition to central effects, some hormones also control breathing at peripheral chemoreceptors or have local effects on the lungs and…
What are the four major functions of the endocrine system?
what are the four major functions of the endocrine system?