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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.
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What makes one tissue a target tissue and another not a target tissue for a hormone?
A tissue becomes a target tissue when it is affected or stimulated by a specific amino acid. The target tissue has the appropriate receptors to make it susceptible to the hormone.
What cells and tissue cause the black and white color of some pigs?
melatonin
What makes a tissue a target tissue?
Fat tissue and liver
What is the destination for a hormone?
Target tissue
Which one is the main primary target tissue of Parathyroid hormone the kidney or bones?
The main primary target tissue of the Parathyroid hormone is the bone, but the kidneys are a target as well.
What tissue does glucagon target?
it targets the liver
Do effects of auxin's depend on the target tissue?
true
The effect of auxin depends on the target tissue?
true
What is follicle stimulating hormone target tissue?
ovary and testis
What is the primary target tissue for prolactin?
mammary gland.
What is the difference between bio melatonin and melatonin?
Bio-Melatonin is a branded product containing 3mg of melatonin in an immediate release formulation.
Is melatonin a herb?
Melatonin is a supplement.
