![]() The receptors and hormones act as a lock and key specific hormones engage with specific receptors to elicit the appropriate response.Įndocrine emergencies are not commonly seen, yet can be one of the suspected underlying causes in many urgent presentations that EMS providers see in the field. Receptors in tissues detect the circulating hormones and either stimulate or block a specific action. ![]() There are several glands and other organs that secrete a variety of hormones, which are transported in the bloodstream throughout the body. The endocrine system is responsible for most of the long-term processes of the human body such as sexual development and growth, and regulating the body’s internal balance of fluid, electrolytes and other chemicals to maintain homeostasis. (Photo by Sbharris - Wikipedia commons own work, CC BY-SA 3.0) ![]() ![]() Paramedics attend a diabetic man who lost control of his vehicle due to hypoglycemia. ![]()
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