TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Introduction to Endocrine Pharmacology A1 - Ciccone, Charles D. PY - 2016 T2 - Pharmacology in Rehabilitation AB - The endocrine system helps to maintain internal homeostasis through the use of endogenous chemicals known as hormones. A hormone is typically regarded as a chemical messenger that is released into the bloodstream to exert an effect on target cells located some distance from the hormonal release site.1,2 Various endocrine glands manufacture and release specific hormones that help regulate physiological processes such as reproduction, growth and development, energy metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, and response to stress and injury.1,3 SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180856436 ER -