Enteroendocrine cells are located in the stomach, in the intestine and in the pancreas. In a sense they are known to act as chemoreceptors, initiating digestive actions and detecting harmful substances and initiating protective responses.
Atrial cardiocytes in the heart of mammals produce hormones for modulation of systems that tend to increase extracellular fluid volume and blood pressure.
________ is a small structure of the diencephalon of the brain, the pineal gland produces the hormone melatonin. Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles.
The _______ produce testosterone, which affects many of the male characteristics and sperm production.
________ produce three important hormones: Erythropoietin is red blood cell precursors. Calcitriol and Renin control metabolism of water and minerals.
The ________produce estrogen and progesterone. These two hormones affect many of the female characteristics and reproductive functions.
____________ are small glands of the endocrine system which are located in the neck behind the thyroid. Control the calcium in our bodies.
