Endocrine System. Chemical Control. Hormones Everywhere! Many other organs besides the endocrine glands produce hormones. Kidneys produce several hormones that regulate blood pressure, which is essential for kidney function. The digestive system produces several hormones that regulate appetite. Low body fat stimulates leptin production, which stimulates appetite.
James Stockdale. James Bond Jim Stockdale (December 23, 1923 â July 5, 2005) was a United States Navy vice admiral and aviator awarded the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, during which he was an American prisoner of war for over seven years. Commander Stockdale was the senior naval officer held captive in Hanoi, North Vietnam.
Doris Kearns Goodwin, the presidential historian, and her husband, the writer Richard Goodwin, were friends with Mailer before he and Norris met. âNorris was a force of nature in that relationship,â Kearns Goodwin told me. âShe brought steadiness and happiness and a fulfillment he never had before, and she was extraordinary with those kids. Norman Mailer was an absolute pleasure, by the way. He was a terrific, loyal friend. He was a lot gentler than he appeared, honest, not mean.