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What Is a hormone that has only one known effect to stimulate milk production?
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Prolactin is the hormone. It is secreted by anterior pituitary.
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∙ 8y agoIt is the hormone Prolactin.It is secreted by Anterior Pitutory
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Is a hormone that has only one known effect to stimulate milk production by the breasts?
Prolactin
What is testosterone stimulated by?
To stimulate testosterone production, the hypothalamus releases a substance to the pituitary gland called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). This hormone, in turn, causes the gland to produce two other hormones, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), collectively known as gonadotropins. LH is released into the bloodstream where it travels to the male testes and triggers the production of testosterone from cholesterol. If this process continues until the testosterone level becomes too high, the pituitary slows the release of LH so production slows down. FSH is similarly involved in the increase and decrease in sperm production.
What type of hormone do the parathyroid glands produce?
The Parathyroid glands produce PTH, known as Parathyroid Hormone, which stimulates the production of osteoclasts which increases levels of calcium ions in the bloodstream.
What are the functions of thyroxine and triiodothyronine?
Thyroid hormones T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) control the metabolism of all the cells in the body. T4 is known as storage hormone and is the main thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. The 4 indicates the number of iodine molecules attached to it. T4 cannot be used directly by the body until an iodine molecule is dropped and it becomes T3. This is called conversion. T3 is the hormone actually used by cells.
Why is insulin known as fight or flight hormone?
Adrenaline, not insulin, is the name of the hormone that is known as the 'fight or flight' hormone.
What hormone is known as moulting hormone?
Ecdysteroids.
What hormones stimulates proliferation of red blood cells in red bone marrow?
Erythropoietin, a hormone secreted by the kidney, stimulates the production of red blood cells. Almost all of the erythropoietin within the circulation is derived from the kidneys. Hypoxia is one of the main stimuli that induces erythropoietin secretion from the kidneys. In severe kidney disease, a decrease in erythropoietin production results in severe anemia.
Why do your eyes get teary when you tell a scary story?
When you hear a scary story or experience fear, your body may enter a fight-or-flight response. This can cause your body to produce tears as a way to release stress and regulate emotions. Additionally, heightened emotions can stimulate the tear glands, leading to tear production during moments of intense fear or suspense.
What is the difference between glucose glycogen and glucagon?
Glucose a monosaccaride otherwise known as sugarused for energyGlycogen is secreted by the pancreas to stimulate an increase in blood sugar levelGlucagon, a hormone secreted by the pancreas, raises blood glucose levels
What is the target tissue of melatonin?
Melatonin affects sex hormone production and is also known as the "darkness" hormone because it is secreted in hours of darkness, contributing to the 24-hour clock of mammals. It is sold over the counter as a sleep aid.
What Thyroid condition if you take levothyroxine?
If you take levothyroxine you are taking thyroid hormone. The primary reason for taking thyroid hormone is to supplement or replace that which your own thyroid makes. Low thyroid hormone is known as hypothyroidism. Some physicians also prescribe levothyroxine if you have antithyroid antibodies. This condition is known as Hashitmoto's thyroiditis. The intent is to suppress your own body's production of thyroid hormone because this minimizes the attack of the immune system against the thyroid.
What hormone can result in a goiter?
It is a hormone called T4, or thyroxin. What would normally happen is that Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary would stimulate the thyroid to release T4. When enough T4 is produced, it inhibits TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone, from being secreted. However if enough T4 is not released to inhibit TSH (probably due to an iodine deficiency), then TSH keeps on secreting, overstimulating the thyroid and causing the swelling known as goiter.
