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Which body system is responsible for hormone secretion?
EndocrineIt is the endocrine system.
What produces human growth hormone?
The endocrine system of your body
Is a endocrine gland a hormone?
The endocrine gland itself is not a hormone, though secretes hormones.
Which body system is functioning improperly when not enough of the hormone insulin is produced?
the endocrine system
Is a hormone a chemical signal made in one part of the body and delivered to another that regulates the bodys activities?
Yes, that type of hormone is called an endocrine hormone.
What type of hormone is insulin?
It is an endocrine (released within the body to affect other distant tissues) hormone that lowers blood glucose.
What are the hormones secreted by the endocrine system?
The endocrine system is comprised of glands all over the body that secrete hormones. Some of the hormones secreted include growth hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, oxytocin, and testosterone.
If an endocrine gland secretes too much hormone is it considered to be overactive?
Yes, if an endocrine gland secretes too much hormone, it is considered to be overactive. This can lead to various health conditions and hormonal imbalances in the body.
What is the endocrine feedback loop?
The endocrine feedback loop is a system in the body that regulates the release of hormones. When hormone levels deviate from a set point, feedback mechanisms signal the endocrine glands to either increase or decrease hormone production in order to maintain homeostasis. This helps ensure that the body's internal environment remains stable.
Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
What is the combination of endocrine gland and hormone?
The combination of an endocrine gland and a hormone is a working endocrine gland that has a chemical messenger called a hormone. The hormone can be either manufactured by that gland itself, a stored hormone that another gland made, or it can be a positive or negative feedback hormone as part of the hormonal control system.
What recognizes a hormone's chemical structure in the endocrine system?
Hormone receptors on cell membranes recognize a hormone's chemical structure in the endocrine system. When the hormone binds to the receptor, a cell changes its behavior.
