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The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.
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Why pituitary gland is considered as the master gland?
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What are three examples of visceral effector organs?
Three examples of visceral effector organs would be the heart, kidney and liver organs. Effector organs are considered to be muscle and glands, like the mouth and stomach.
Why is it that endocrine organs need to have a rich vascular and lymphatic drainage?
Endocrine glands secrete hormones which are used in various parts of the body, not just at the location of the endocrine glands, so the hormones have to be transported efficiently. Without a rich vascular and lymphatic drainage, there would be an excessive concentration of hormones accumulating in the vicinity of the endocrine glands.
What is the hormone that stimulates the growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex?
The simple answer would be estrogens. In reality, however, the adrenal glands produce actual estrogens in minute amounts only. Instead, they release the precursor molecules of the sex hormones into the bloodstream, and the gonads - testes or ovaries - convert these into testosterone and estrogens, respectively.
What could happen if he hypothalamus stopped working?
If the nervous system were to stop working we would pretty much shut down. This is because the nervous system controls everything going on inside your body from kicking a soccer ball to digesting food. In detail the neuron impulses inside your brain would stop being made and sent to your organs so they wouldn't work at all, your heart would stop beating, your stomach would stop digesting, and you would die
Which endocrine organs would you expect to be relatively larger in humans than cats?
The endocrine organs you would expect to be relatively larger in humans than cats include the thymus and the adrenal glands. Adrenal glands are also known as suprarenal glands.
Where would a tumor be located that was related to endocrine glands and causes secondary characteristics in females?
Adrenal
What would life be without adrenal glands?
Life would be nothing there's really nothing life would be without adrenal glands because really god created people such as( life) so to me i think life would live without adrenal glands;
What organs contain vitamin C?
It does help skin and it can also be found in the adrenal glands.
What doctor Study of adrenal glands?
This type of doctor would be an Endocrinologist.
What gland secretes adrenaline?
That would be the Adrenal Glands. They sit on top of your Kidneys. (Ad=Near + Renes=Kidneys)
What does nodular thickening of the adrenal glands mean?
Nodular thickening of the adrenal gland means that cancer could be present. It would normally be treated by surgical removal of cancerous tumors.
What are the side effects of having a adrenal gland tumor removed?
You may injure your adrenal glands which could cause you to have signs of fatigue. It would be best to supplement with raw adrenal in this case.
What two things make up the endocrine system?
If limited to only two things, I would say the pituitary and adrenal glands, but the thalamus, heart, hypothalamus, pancreas, kidneys, pineal gland and sex organs are also important contributors to the endocrine system.
What organs from mammal anatomy would be missing from a shark?
mammary glands and hair.
Which body system is responsible for increasing heart rate when you are scared or injured?
Adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands)is what you are referring to and it is part of the nervous system. The two glands are located on top of the kidneys and are responsible for our "fight or flight" reaction towards life threatening situations.
Why pituitary gland is considered as the master gland?
kaya nga kao ngtatanong diba?
