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Hormones

In Our Time

Hormones: Conductors of Coordination

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Exploring the crucial role of hormones in coordinating human physiology, this chapter discusses hormone production in endocrine glands and cells, gene expression regulation, and receptor interactions. It touches on homeostasis, hormonal influences on food intake, and the brain's response to hormonal signals. The chapter also delves into pregnancy-related hormonal interactions, evolutionary perspectives on hormone systems, and the autonomous nature of physiological regulation.

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