HB+Class+Notes+Hormones

__3/11/08 CLASS NOTES__
__(HORMONES)

2 kinds:__ -Steroid -Peptide __Slower than nerves:__ through blood Estrogen, testosterone, and melatonin __Hormone and organ links__ Adrenal gland-Adrenaline Pancreas-Insulin Ovaries-Estrogen Testes-Testosterone __Target Cells:__ For adrenaline Heart Brain Skin For insulin Muscles For estrogen Breast

__Study: "Drug Can Curb Breast Cancer Recurrence"__
__Estrogen blocker: letrozole__ New development and works much better __What is diabetes?__ Related to insulin Insulin-a hormone secreted by the pancreas Body needs to convert food into energy Type 1 diabetes No insulin (no key) Child insulin injections Type 2 diabetes Adult Overweight Treatment: diet, excersise