Hormones
This hormone is responsible for cell growth and bone-density increase
Growth hormone (GH)
This gland requires iodine to function properly
Thyroid
Also known as the hypophysis
The pituitary gland
Known as the master gland of the system
Hypothalamus
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Through this system hormone levels in the human body are maintained within normal concentrations
Negative feedback mechanisms
Any gland which directly secretes its hormones into the blood stream
Ductless
This portion of the pituitary is responsible for lactation
Posterior
The funnel-shaped stalk connecting the inferior aspect of the hypothalamus to the pituitary
Infundibulum
This is the release of an initial hormone that stimulates the release or production of other hormones or substances?
Positive feedback
Cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone are all classified as this type of hormone
Steroid
This gland receives signals both chemically and neurally
Pituitary
This portion of the pituitary is responsible for an increase in water retention
Posterior
Due to this effect, the hormones of the endocrine system can influence the functions of the hypothalamus.
Negative feedback
This is where amino acid-based hormones bind to receptors on a target cell
Cell membrane
Insulin and growth hormone (GH) are classified as this type of hormone
Proteins
This gland is also part of the digestive system
Pancreas
This hormone produced by the anterior pituitary does not signal another gland, yet causes a darkening of the skin
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Both ways the hypothalamus communicates with the pituitary
Neurally and chemically
Prostaglandins
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Epinephrine, norepinephrine, oxytocin, and vasopressin are all classified as this type of hormone
Amino acids
Otherwise known as suprarenal glands
Adrenal
The posterior lobe is responsible for this hormone, which stimulates milk production
Prolactin
The inferior portion of the diencephalon
Hypothalamus
These proteins bind specific signal-molecules causing a cell to respond
Receptors