Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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.