Hormonisäätöön
Hormonisäätöön, or hormonal regulation, refers to the complex system in the body that controls and coordinates various physiological processes through the action of hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas. They are released into the bloodstream and travel to target cells or organs, where they bind to specific receptors and initiate a response.
This intricate regulatory mechanism ensures that bodily functions remain within a narrow, optimal range, a state
The release of hormones is often controlled by feedback loops. In a negative feedback loop, the hormone