RT Book, Section A1 Ciccone, Charles D. SR Print(0) ID 1180856436 T1 Introduction to Endocrine Pharmacology T2 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation YR 2016 FD 2016 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9780803640290 LK fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180856436 RD 2024/03/29 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