Although there are many different hormones in the human body, they can be divided into three classes based on their chemical structure. What are these classes and what is one factor that distinguishes them?
Where is insulin stored, and why would it be released?
Name two important functions of hormone receptors.
How can hormones mediate changes?
Name and describe a function of one hormone produced by the anterior pituitary and one hormone produced by the posterior pituitary.
Describe one direct action of growth hormone (GH).
How is hormone production and release primarily controlled?
Compare and contrast hormonal and humoral stimuli.
What does aldosterone regulate, and how is it stimulated?
The adrenal medulla contains two types of secretory cells, what are they and what are their functions?