The foundations of the endocrine system are the hormones and glands. As the body's chemical messengers, hormones transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another. Many different hormones move through the bloodstream, but each type of hormone is designed to affect only certain cells. A gland is a group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off, chemicals. A gland selects and removes materials from the blood, processes them, and secretes the finished chemical product for use somewhere in the body. Some types of glands release their secretions in specific areas.
Maja is the only child of Ross and Thelma Andres who has nine other children by her current husband. When Maja was small, she was brought to Aparri by her mom. She was seven years old when she saw her father again, followed seven years later when they met again on The Buzz.
Though her music fluctuates amongst downtempo electronica and Latin Pop, her primary focus is in bossa nova. Gilberto was born in New York City, New York, US on 12 May 1966; however, she grew up in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Her parents are renowned bossa nova pioneers JoÃ£o Gilberto and MiÃºcha, both collaborators of the great Stan Getz. They are also of Brazilian descent, but were living in New York City around the time of their daughterâs birth. Her uncle, Chico Buarque is also an incredibly talented singer and songwriter.