endocrine

endocrine

referring to a gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream

hormone

secretion of an endocrine gland; chemical messenger that has specific regulatory effects on certain other cells

hypothalamus

region of the brain that controls the pituitary and maintains homeostasis

pituitary (hypophysis)

endocrine gland located under and controlled by the hypothalamus; releases hormones that controls other glands

prostaglandin

any of a group of hormones produced by many cells - these hormones have a variety of effects

receptor

a site in a cell membrane to which a special substance (hormone, antibody) may attach

steroid

category of lipid that includes thr hormones of the sex glands and the adrenal cortex

target tissue

tissue that is capable of responding to a specific hormone