How Steroid Hormones Work
9th Grade · Biology · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe how steroid hormones affect cells.
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The endocrine system uses glands, hormones, and cell receptors to regulate bodily processes.
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The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate breathing rate, heartbeat, body temperature, and digestion.
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Hormones influence the production of brain chemicals like serotonin, which can cause changes in mood.
