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How Your Hormones Actually Work
Hormones don't message one cell. They blast every cell in your body at once and wait.
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Insulin
Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that signals cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream.
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Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is an almond-sized brain structure located below the thalamus that connects your nervous system to your hormone system.
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Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is a tiny hormone-secreting organ at the base of the brain that directs the rest of the endocrine system.
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Adrenal Glands
Learn how the adrenal cortex and medulla produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to manage metabolism, blood pressure, and stress.
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Thyroid gland
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ in your neck, sitting just below the Adam's apple.
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Leptin
Leptin is a protein hormone made by fat cells that tells your brain how much energy your body has stored.
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Ghrelin
Ghrelin is a hormone made mainly by cells in the stomach that travels to the brain to trigger hunger.