Terms Related to Endocrine Effect

• Hormone

  Chemical substances having a specific regulatory effect on the activity of a certain organ or organs. The term was originally applied to substances secreted by ...

• Endocrine System

  The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the ENDOCRINE GLANDS, included are the CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM ...

• Autonomic Drugs

  Agents affecting the function of, or mimicking the actions of, the autonomic nervous system and thereby having an effect on such processes as respiration, circulation, ...

• Gut Endocrine Cell

  Cells found throughout the lining of the gastrointestinal tract that contain regulatory peptide hormones and/or biogenic amines. The substances are located in secretory granules and ...