hormone

n. a substance secreted into the bloodstream by an endocrine gland or other tissue or organ to regulate processes in distant target organs and tissues. These secretions include those from the anterior and posterior pituitary gland; the corticosteroids and epinephrine, secreted by the adrenal glands; and the sex hormones released by the reproductive glands. Other organs that secrete hormones include the hypothalamus (see hypothalamic hormone) and the stomach, which emits at least five: cholecystokinin, enterogastrone, gastrin, ghrelin, and secretin. —hormonal adj.

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Psychology term of the day

April 23rd 2024

visuoconstructive test

any of a wide range of tests that require a combination of visual and motor skills in the construction of an end product as an evaluation of these nonverbal skills. The most common examples of these tests are drawing tests, block-design tests, and jigsaw-puzzle tests. Also called visual-construction test.