Other Endocrine Tissues and Organs

The eicosanoids are signaling molecules that exert complex control over many bodily systems, mainly in inflammation or immunity.

A growth factor is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, and cellular differentiation.

Many tissues within the body release hormones including the placenta, kidneys, digestive system, and adipose tissue.

The gonads in males are the testes and the gonads in females are the ovaries.

The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the mother's blood supply.