Endocrine Communication

Signalling using hormones

• Endocrine system is another system (in addition to the nervous system) used for communication around the body.

• Endocrine system uses the blood circulatory system to transport its signals

• The signals released by the endocrine system are molecules called hormones

Types of Hormones

Two types;

• Protein and peptide Hormones, derivatives of amino acids (adrenaline, insulin and glucagon)

Proteins are not soluble in the phospholipid membrane and…