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Hormones

Chemical signals secreted by cells or glands that influence various bodily functions.

Endocrine System

Regulates responses to the environment, growth, development, homeostasis, and reproduction.

Sensory Input

Triggers hormone release in response to environmental stimuli.

Sex Hormones

Trigger secondary sex characteristics during development.

Pancreas

Maintains blood sugar levels through negative feedback loops as an endocrine organ.

Hormone Receptors

Target specific cells, influencing activities like enzyme activation or cell division.

Hydrophilic vs

Differ in ability to cross cell membranes, affecting their actions.

Hormonal Pathways

Involve multiple glands releasing hormones, amplifying signals along the pathway.

Hypothalamus

Secretes releasing hormones, signaling the pituitary gland to regulate the endocrine system.

Pituitary Gland

Releases tropic hormones controlling other glands and oxytocin/antidiuretic hormone.

Parathyroid Gland

Controls calcium levels in the body.

Pineal Gland

Regulates circadian rhythms in the body.

Local Communication

Paracrines, autocrines, and pheromones regulate nearby cells and communicate between animals.