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The adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoids. There are two adrenal glands in the human body that sit on top of each kidney.
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The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
What are two ways the hypothalamus sends messages to the pituitary gland?
i releases hormones and controls body activities directly.
What is the target organ for glucocorticoids?
mineralcortisol target organ
What happens with high concentrations on glucocorticoids in the blood?
- They are released in times of increased stress.- They stimulate gluconeogenesis.- They are hyperglycemic.- High concentrations of glucocorticoids in the blood cause a decrease in defense mechanisms such as immunity and allergic responses
What gland is superior to the kidneys?
That is the Adrenal gland. Another name for this is the Suprarenal gland.
What are two related hormoned secreted at the time of stress?
The adrenal gland and glucocorticoids.
What is the Gland associated with Addison disease?
Addison's disease is the common name for hypocortisolism, a defect in the adrenal gland in which sufficient amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are not produced by the gland.
What is cortiso secreted by?
From the adrenal cortex, which is a gland that synthesizes and secretes hormones located right above the kidney. the adrenal cortex also releases mineralcorticoids such as aldosterone, sex corticoids, and glucocorticoids (cortisone and cortisol). Both glucocorticoids work to increase the blood-glucose concentration by gluceogenesis.
The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
What gland secrets both amylase and saliva?
Sublingual
Which gland secrets insulin?
The pancreas secretes insulin.
Where are glucocorticoids produced?
Glucocorticoids are produced in the adrenal cortex.
What male reproductive gland secrets a thick mucus the neutralizes the urethra pH and provides lubrication?
bulbourethral glad a.k.a. Cowper's gland
What gland secretes a growth hormone which stimulates growth of bone and muscle?
Pituitary gland that is also known as a master gland of endocrine system secrets and stores growth hormone. The thyroid gland helps with growth and development.
What organ secrets epinephrine?
The adrenal gland secretes epinephrine--also known as adrenalin.
What gland secrets the Fight or Flight hormones?
The pineal gland releases melatonin, which regulates sleep/wake cycles. The adrenal glands release epinephrine, which is the fight or flight hormone.
What gland controls and regulates all other glands and secrets growth hormones?
the pituitary glands
