In Module 8, we reviewed how tissues communicate with each other through signaling molecules in order to maintain homeostasis and promote cellular activities in response to a stimulus.

n Module 8, we reviewed how tissues communicate with each other through signaling molecules in order to maintain homeostasis and promote cellular activities in response to a stimulus.

Question

Provide further insight into one of the topics covered in the lecture by summarizing the findings of a research paper of article on the topic. You may use your supplementary resources to draw content from your post, or find content externally. 

Recommended topics include:

Muscle as an endocrine organ

• Fat as an endocrine organ 

A case of hormonal disruption due to lifestyle change (i.e. in/activity, sleep, fasting, smoking, drinking, binge eating)

• The case of a drug that acts upon a hormonal pathway. 

Describe an endocrine condition and how it is treated. How is lifestyle change helpful in the management/treatment of the condition?