Mechanisms of release Flashcards
1
Q
Neural
A
Nervous system directly stimulates endocrine glands to release hormones
-EX; adrenal medulla to release epi/norepi
2
Q
Hormonal (tropic)
A
release of a hormone in response to another hormone
-Anterior Pituitary releasing TSH, stimulating the thyroid gland to produce t3 and t4 hormones
3
Q
Humoral
A
in the blood
Release of insulin in response to high blood sugar