Endocrine System

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Paracrine communication

Chemical messengers between cells within one tissue.

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Hormones

Chemicals secreted by cells into the bloodstream for transport to distant target tissues.

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Up-regulation

Target cells form more receptors in response to the hormone.

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Down-regulation

Target cells lose receptors in response to the hormone.

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Tropic

A hormone that stimulates the release of another hormone.

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Trophic

A hormone that stimulates growth and nourishment of a gland.

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Stress

Any condition that threatens homeostasis.

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Neurohormones

Hormones released and secreted by neurons into the bloodstream, targeting distant cells.

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Pancreatic Islets

Clusters of endocrine cells within the pancreas (Islets of Langerhans).