Alphabetical
Alphabetical list of glossary terms
hormone
[noun]
A chemical compound that is secreted from a gland directly into the blood that acts as a chemical messenger to tissues and organs.
Appears in modules:
- Animal Behavior Causes and approaches to studying behavior
- Bernardo Houssay Pioneer in endocrinology
- Cell Division I The cell cycle
- Data Analysis and Interpretation Revealing and explaining trends
- Fats and Proteins Structure and function of essential nutrients
- Lipids Composition, structure, and function
- Luis E. Miramontes Chemist and inventor of oral contraceptives
- Membranes I Structure and function of biological membranes
- Membranes II Passive and active transporters
- Percy Lavon Julian Revolutionizing medical treatment through chemical synthesis
- Scientists and the Scientific Community The experiences that shape scientists
- Uncovering the Mysteries of Chronic Mountain Sickness The work of Fabiola Léon-Velarde
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