Released

Definition

When something is released, it means that it is set free or let go. In the context of hormones, it refers to the process of a hormone being secreted or sent out by a gland into the bloodstream.

Related terms

Secreted: The act of releasing or producing a substance, such as a hormone, from a cell or gland.

Endocrine System:

A network of glands in our bodies that produce and release hormones.

Hormone:

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various bodily functions.