Endocrine Physiology File

: Most endocrine functions are controlled by negative feedback , where the body's response to a hormone signal eventually turns off the original stimulus to maintain stability.

: Cortisol (adrenal glands) coordinates the "fight or flight" response. Endocrine Physiology

The endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete chemical messengers called hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate distant target organs. : Most endocrine functions are controlled by negative

: Hormones like insulin and glucagon (from the pancreas) and thyroid hormones ( T3cap T sub 3 T4cap T sub 4 ) manage energy use and blood sugar levels. Endocrine Physiology