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inhibiting factors — factors elaborated by one structure (such as the hypothalamus) that inhibit release of hormones by other structures (such as the adenohypophysis). The term is applied to substances of unknown chemical structure; those of established chemical… … Medical dictionary
Hormones sexuelles — Hormone sexuelle Les hormones sexuelles sont de deux types : protéines ou stéroïdes. Les stéroïdes ont un poids moléculaire aux environs de 300 daltons ; ils ont donc une petite taille. Vu leur taille et leur liposolubilité, ils peuvent … Wikipédia en Français
Glands and hormones of the human endocrine system — ▪ Table Glands and hormones of the human endocrine system gland or tissue principal hormone function testis testosterone stimulates development of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics, including facial hair growth and increased… … Universalium
Prolaktin-Releasing-Inhibiting-Hormon — Strukturformel Allgemeines Name Dopamin Andere Namen 2 (3,4 Dihydroxyphenyl)ethylamin 3,4 Dihydroxyphenethylamin 4 (2 Ami … Deutsch Wikipedia
Endocrine glands — are glands that secrete their product, (hormones), directly into the blood rather than through a duct. This group contains the glands of the Endocrine system. The main Endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, the pancreas,the ovaries, the… … Wikipedia
Système vasculaire porte hypothalamo-hypophysaire — Système porte hypophysaire Le système vasculaire porte hypothalamo hypophysaire (ou système porte hypophysaire) est le système de vaisseaux sanguins qui relie, dans le cerveau, l hypothalamus et l anté hypophyse, en passant par la tige pituitaire … Wikipédia en Français
Neuroendocrine cell — Neuroendocrine cells (neurosecretory cells) are cells that receive neuronal input (neurotransmitters released by nerve cells) and, as a consequence of this input, release message molecules (hormones) to the blood. In this way they bring about an… … Wikipedia
crustacean — /kru stay sheuhn/, n. 1. any chiefly aquatic arthropod of the class Crustacea, typically having the body covered with a hard shell or crust, including the lobsters, shrimps, crabs, barnacles, and wood lice. adj. 2. belonging or pertaining to the… … Universalium
Mammary gland — in a human female Cross section of the breast of a human female … Wikipedia
Neuroendocrine — [IPA nʊəroʊˈɛndəkrɪn] cells are cells that release a hormone into the circulating blood in response to a neural stimulus. These hormones may be amines, neuropeptides, or specialized amino acids. They package the hormones in vesicles and send… … Wikipedia
