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.
Admiral Stockdale was born on December 23, 1923 in Abingdon, Illinois. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1946, he attended flight training in Pensacola, FL and in 1954, was accepted to the Navy Test Pilot School where he quickly became a standout and served as an instructor for a brief time.