Page 209 - The Miracle of Hormones

hroughout this book we have learned how
100 trillion cells are individually controlled
T and directed by tiny, unconscious molecules,
and we have seen how these molecules we call hor-
mones establish their control over cells. We have
examined the communication network among cells
and we have seen how two cells, far distant from each
other and without eyes or ears, can communicate with
each other. And we have seen that the wonders oper-
ating deep in the human body are striking examples of
God's creative artistry.
As you examined the intricacies of these wond-
ers, the miraculous operations you were reading
about continued to occur in the depths of your body.
Throughout the time while you were reading this
book, unconscious cells in your body were demon-
strating their highly intelligent behavior.
For example, some cells measured the amount
of fluid in your blood.
Other cells measured the amount of sugar in
your blood numerous times, and thousands of your
cells worked independently to balance that
amount.
Some cells ensured that your bones mixed the
proper amount calcium into your blood. In some
cases, a contrary operation took place, and the ex-
cess calcium in your blood was returned to the
bones.
New skin cells were constructed to re-
place dying ones. To do this, some cells were
caused to divide and multiply. In order to