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Adrenal Medulla is not the correct answer. The actual target of ACTH is the Adrenal Cortex, hence the name Adrenocorticotropic Hormone.
Please feel free to test my answer, but I believe that is more specific than suggesting the Medulla itself.
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What does endocrine gland mean?
Endocrine glands produce hormones which travel through your blood stream carrying messages to other parts of your body.
What would be the name of the endocrine gland that is stimulated by thyrotrophic hormone?
The thyroid gland.
Which body system secretes hormones that regulate body activities?
That is autonomic nervous system regulates body activities via hormone secretions. Hypothalamus is supposed to be the boss centre for the same. Actually it is the 'Limbic system' that governs you.
What is the general function of the pituatary gland?
The pituitary gland is the master gland of the endocrine system. It is responsible for controlling growth and development, regulating other glands, and serves as storage for hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
Why is the pituitary gland called hypophyseal gland?
Another name for the pituitary gland is the hypophysis (it may be called the hypophyseal gland by some). This name comes from the Greek words that mean "grows under" and "to make grow". This name was given because the pituitary gland is located under a very important structure called the hypothalamus, from which it get almost all of its instructions on what hormones to secrete. Further, the hormones that the pituitary secretes are important for skeletal growth, development of other glands and organs, etc. Thus, the description "grows under" and "to make grow" are good descriptions of the location and function of the pituitary.
Name one gland in human body which secretes digestive enzyme as well as hormone?
Salivary glands, stomach, exocrine pancreas, and small intestine.
What does endocrine gland mean?
Endocrine glands produce hormones which travel through your blood stream carrying messages to other parts of your body.
What is another name for the endocrine glands?
Master Gland
What would be the name of the endocrine gland that is stimulated by thyrotrophic hormone?
The thyroid gland.
What does the adrenal glands do in the endocrine system?
The adrenal gland is divided into an inner adrenal medulla and an outer adrenal cortex. As the name 'adrenal' suggests, the adrenal glands secrete the peptide hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) which is involved in the fight-or-flight response. This is secreted by the adrenal medulla. The adrenal 'cortex' is involved in secreting corticosteroids, important fat-soluble hormones in the body. Since it is a gland that secretes hormones, it is known as an endocrine gland, part of the endocrine system.
Which body system secretes hormones that regulate body activities?
That is autonomic nervous system regulates body activities via hormone secretions. Hypothalamus is supposed to be the boss centre for the same. Actually it is the 'Limbic system' that governs you.
What is Another name for endocrine glands?
Name another exocrine gland
What is the name of the cycle where an endocrine gland releases a hormone that stimulates a target organ to send a message back to the endocrine gland to reduce the section of the hormone?
negative feedback cycle
Name of an Endocrine gland at the anterior end of each kidney?
These are the adrenal glands.
Located in the throat instead of the head what endocrine gland gets its name from the Greek for shield?
Thyroid
What is the general function of the pituatary gland?
The pituitary gland is the master gland of the endocrine system. It is responsible for controlling growth and development, regulating other glands, and serves as storage for hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
Which gland classically referred to as the master gland releases hormones that control the thyroid gland adrenal glands and the gonads?
The name of this gland is Pituitary. it is located at the base of the brain in pituitary fossa. It is controlled by the hypothalamus, which is the part of the brain. This gland is called as master gland the endocrine system.
