Endocrine System: Regulation of Endocrine Secretion

Question 1

What 3 things can stimulate hormone release?

Answer 1

hormonal (stimulation from other hormones)
neural (stimulation from nerve fibres)
humoral (level of substance in blood)

Question 2

What are the 5 patterns of hormone secretion?

Answer 2

episodic (in response to stimulus)
pulses during day/night
circadian
monthly
seasonal (not typical in humans)