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What does the organs influenced by hormones are called?
They are the target organs. Hormones act on the target organs
What controls the function of the organs?
Hormones
What do organs produce?
saliva and hormones
Is immunology the study of hormones and endocrine organs?
Immunology is the study of the body's defense system. Endocrinology is the study of hormones and endocrine organs.
What do salivary organs produce?
saliva and hormones
explain why hormones in the bloodstream are able only to affect target cells/organs and not other cells/organs?
Hormones in the bloodstream are able to affect target cells/organs and not other cells/organs because of selective permeability. This means that hormones are only able to pass through the cell membrane of certain cells and organs, and not through the cell membrane of other cells and organs. The cell membrane of the target cells and organs are specialized to allow the hormones to pass through, while the cell membrane of other cells and organs are not specialized and are therefore impermeable to the hormones. This is due to the presence of receptor proteins on the cell membrane of the target cells and organs. These receptor proteins can bind to the hormones and facilitate their entry into the cell. Since these receptor proteins are not present on the cell membrane of other cells and organs, the hormones are unable to bind to them and therefore unable to cross the cell membrane. In addition, hormones can be broken down by enzymes in the bloodstream, which means they can’t reach their target cells and organs if they are exposed to the enzymes. This further ensures that hormones only affect the target cells and organs, and not other cells and organs. In summary, hormones in the bloodstream are able to affect target cells and organs and not other cells and organs because of selective permeability and the presence of receptor proteins on the cell membrane of the target cells and organs. Other cells and organs do not have these specialized receptor proteins and therefore cannot be affected by the hormones.
What types of organs that produce hormones?
Ur liver
What two organs secrete hormones?
The two organs that secrete hormones are the pancreas and the adrenal glands. The pancreas produces hormones like insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels. The adrenal glands secrete hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which are involved in stress response and metabolism. Together, these organs play crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis in the body.
What is the difference between direct and tropic hormones in terms of their mode of action on target organs?
Direct hormones act directly on target organs by binding to specific receptors on the cell surface, triggering a response within the cell. Tropic hormones, on the other hand, act indirectly by stimulating the release of other hormones from endocrine glands, which then affect the target organs.
What is a word for hormones that affect only certain tissues or organs?
The term for hormones that affect only certain tissues or organs is "target hormones." These hormones are specifically designed to interact with particular cells that have receptors for them, leading to specific physiological responses in those tissues or organs. Examples include insulin, which primarily affects liver, muscle, and fat cells, and thyroid hormones, which target various tissues throughout the body.
Hormones affect specific tissues called?
Hormones affect specific tissues called target tissues or target cells. These tissues have receptors that bind to hormones, triggering a response or change in cellular activity.
What are two major organs that degrade hormones?
Liver and Kidneys
