Endocrine Physiology May 2026

Physiology, Endocrine Hormones - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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

: The ultimate goal of these hormonal interactions is to maintain a constant, balanced internal environment regardless of external changes. Physiology, Endocrine Hormones - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

: While the "classical" pathway involves hormones traveling through the blood, they can also act on nearby cells ( paracrine ) or even the secreting cell itself ( autocrine ). Endocrine Physiology