hormone

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf biochemical substance
gptkbp:actsOn receptors
gptkbp:affects target organs
gptkbp:alternativeName Hormone
plant_hormone
steroid_hormone
thyroid_hormone
gptkbp:canBe synthetic
natural
endocrine
autocrine
paracrine
gptkbp:chemicalNature gptkb:Corticosteroid
amphetamine
peptide
gptkbp:degradedBy liver
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Ernest_Starling
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1905
gptkbp:etymology from Greek 'hormōn', meaning 'to set in motion'
gptkbp:example gptkb:glucagon
gptkb:calcitonin
gptkb:progesterone
gptkb:insulin
gptkb:parathyroid_hormone
gptkb:aldosterone
gptkb:melatonin
gptkb:follicle-stimulating_hormone
gptkb:luteinizing_hormone
gptkb:oxytocin
gptkb:prolactin
estrogen
adrenaline
cortisol
thyroxine
recombinant human growth hormone
testosterone
antidiuretic hormone
gptkbp:excretion kidneys
gptkbp:function regulate physiological processes
gptkbp:imbalancesCause gptkb:disease
gptkbp:measures blood test
gptkbp:producedBy endocrine glands
gptkbp:regulates homeostasis
growth
immune function
metabolism
reproduction
mood
gptkbp:synthesisType glands
gptkbp:transportation bloodstream
gptkbp:usedIn medical treatments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Calcitonin
gptkb:calcitriol
gptkb:Ernest_Starling
gptkb:E2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5