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What is the only hormone stored by the gland that produces it?
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∙ 14y ago
Insulin maybe?
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What hormones are made by the posterior pituitary?
The posterior pituitary gland only produces two hormones. It produces antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) and oxytocin.
Does the posterior pituitary gland respond to the gonadotropin-releasing hormone?
no. because the posterior lobe produces no hormones of its own but only stores and releases oxytocin and Antidiuretic hormone
The hormones stored in the posterior pituitary are released only when triggered by the what?
In the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus is in charge of triggering the release of hormones. Some of the hormones released include thyrotropin and follicle stimulating hormone.
What organ secretes calcitonin?
Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone which is secreted in human beings primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, it regulates calcium levels in the body
No pituitary gland?
I was adv-iced to remove the pituitary gland as it produces too much cortisol in my body. ? is that the only way ?
What gland produces the hormones?
The gland which produces the hormone Calcitonin is the Thyroid. It is secreted in response to elevated blood calcium levels but only has a minor role in controlling calcium levels in humans.
What hormones are made by the posterior pituitary?
The posterior pituitary gland only produces two hormones. It produces antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) and oxytocin.
The pineal gland produces?
The pineal gland is an endocrine gland located in the center of the brain (of vertebrate animals). It resembles a pine cone, which is the origin of its name. This gland produces serotonin and derivative melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.
Does the posterior pituitary gland respond to the gonadotropin-releasing hormone?
no. because the posterior lobe produces no hormones of its own but only stores and releases oxytocin and Antidiuretic hormone
What part of the brain produces serotonin?
it is stored in vacuoles then released into the synapse.
The hormones stored in the posterior pituitary are released only when triggered by the what?
In the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus is in charge of triggering the release of hormones. Some of the hormones released include thyrotropin and follicle stimulating hormone.
Is the posterior pituitary gland a true endocrine gland?
It is only a hormone storage area that receives hormones from the hypothalamus for release.
Why isn't the neurohypophysis or posterior lobe of the pituitary gland a true endocrine gland?
It is only a hormone storage area that receives hormones from the hypothalamus for release. Since it does not make its own secretions (it only stores the neuroendocrine hormones made by the hypothalamus) it is not considered a true endocrine gland.
What organ secretes calcitonin?
Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone which is secreted in human beings primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, it regulates calcium levels in the body
No pituitary gland?
I was adv-iced to remove the pituitary gland as it produces too much cortisol in my body. ? is that the only way ?
Which gland of the body produces growth hormones?
The Pituitary Gland controls your growth and it is the size of a pea and it weighs 0.5 gand its loctated in the middle of your barin it has two lobes the exterior and anterior this gland controls your blood pressure . It regulates water and it hepls regualate water in the kidneys it controls and makes breast milk and controls childbirth causes contractions and a baby to be born. it controls your thyroid gland as well >
What gland produces melatonin?
pineal gland
