Ancient Minoan Trade. The sea was a defense and a source of food for the Ancient Minoans. The sea was also the key to the great success the Minoans had as traders. Yes, the Phoenicians and others on the mainland had successful trading enterprises, but sea trade was easier and cheaper. Roads were still primitive, and land traders had to deal with rough terrain.
Every other cell depends on the thyroid to manage its metabolism. The pituitary gland and hypothalamus both control the thyroid. When thyroid hormone levels drop too low, the hypothalamus secretes TSH Releasing Hormone (TRH), which alerts the pituitary to produce thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The thyroid responds to this chain of events by producing more hormones.
Brainy Hormones. Known as the bodyâs messengers, hormones affect the way the body feels and functions, and are produced by many different parts of the body. The hypothalamus, a part of the brain, is responsible for many hormones. Understanding these brainy hormones will help you take control of your body and your health. The hypothalamus produces hormones that control the production of hormones in the pituitary gland. These two parts of the body work together to tell the other endocrine glands when it is time to release the hormones they are designed to make.