The key to using gum colour as a way of identifying health problems in your pet is to know the normal gum colour of your pet so you can identify when that colour changes in some way. Blue or purple gum colour in dogs and cats usually indicate cyanosis. Cyanosis is caused by poor oxygenation of the blood or more specifically poor clearance of carbon dioxide from the blood.
Endocrine hormone. A chemical substance that is produced by an endocrine gland and then secreted directly into the blood stream and carried throughout the body where they bind to a target organ cell with specific receptors triggering a reaction. Hyperglycemic Hormone. Promotes a rise in the blood glucose levels.
Simply put, the endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete chemicals called hormones to help your body function properly. Hormones are chemical signals that coordinate a range of bodily functions. The endocrine system works to regulate certain internal processes.he Endocrine System Essentials. 1  The endocrine system is made up of a network of glands. 2  These glands secrete hormones to regulate many bodily functions, including growth and metabolism.