Overactive Bladder (OAB). OAB is another common type of urinary incontinence. It is also called urgency incontinence. OAB affects more than 30% of men and 40% of women in the U.S. It affects people's lives. They may restrict activities.
Hormones | Back to Top. The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete chemical messages we call hormones. These signals are passed through the blood to arrive at a target organ, which has cells possessing the appropriate receptor.
Messenger proteins, such as some types of hormones, transmit signals to coordinate biological processes between different cells, tissues, and organs. Growth hormone (illustration) Structural component. These proteins provide structure and support for cells.