Understanding the Endocrine System: Glands, Hormones, and Functions
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This article provides an overview of the endocrine system, including the major glands, hormones produced by them, and their functions. It also discusses the role of the bloodstream in hormone distribution and the molecular processes involved in steroid and peptide action. The need for specificity in hormone receptors and the different mechanisms of fat-soluble and non-fat soluble hormones are also explained.