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Endocrine System. neurotransmitter. hormone. hormone: mediator molecule released in one part of body but regulates activity in another part. hormone receptors. Circulating. Local. “free” transport. Bound to transport protein. Lipid Soluble: steroid thyroid NO. Water Soluble:
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neurotransmitter hormone hormone: mediator molecule released in one part of body but regulates activity in another part
hormone receptors Circulating Local
“free” transport Bound to transport protein • Lipid • Soluble: • steroid • thyroid • NO • Water • Soluble: • amine • peptide • eicosanoid
Pituitary Hormones
giantism pituitary dwarfism
pitocin oxytocin
hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease) hypothyroidism (cretinism)
Jet lag Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Hormones for • maturation of • T cells • May retard • aging