Hormones
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal glands. In response to stress or danger, the sympathetic nervous system signals the adrenal glands to release adrenaline into the bloodstream. Adrenaline then triggers a series of physiological responses to prepare the body for the "fight or flight" response.
A stimulus is a signal that triggers a response in the body. When a stimulus is detected by sensory receptors, it sends signals to the nervous system. The nervous system then processes this information and coordinates a response, which can involve actions such as movement, secretion of hormones, or changes in heart rate.
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for initiating internal processes like secretion, contraction, and absorption. It is often referred to as the "rest and digest" system because it promotes activities that help the body conserve energy and promote digestion. Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system leads to increased digestive enzyme and acid secretion, smooth muscle contraction in the digestive tract, and enhanced nutrient absorption.
There are three general mechanisms that govern the secretion or release of a hormone; humoral, hormonal, and neural. Humoral release is governed by the presence of certain ions or nutrients in the blood. For example, the amount of glucose in your blood determines whether insulin or glucagon is secreted. Hormonal release is stimulated by the presence of other hormones. An example would be thyroid stimulating hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary stimulates the production/secretion of thyroid hormone. Finally, neural release is governed by nervous system controls. The classic example of neural release is neurons from your sympathetic (fight-or-flight) nervous system determine the release of adrenaline (epinephrine) from the adrenal glands.
Neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, hormones, and environmental factors can regulate the secretion of hormones in the body. These signals can come from the nervous system, other hormones, or external stimuli to help maintain homeostasis.
The secretion of salivary amylase is primarily regulated by the nervous system, specifically through the parasympathetic nervous system. Stimuli such as sight, smell, and taste of food can trigger the release of saliva and amylase. Additionally, the presence of food in the mouth activates receptors on the tongue and oral mucosa that signal the salivary glands to produce and secrete amylase.
The nervous control of gastric secretion is mainly regulated by the enteric nervous system, which is a network of nerves within the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. The vagus nerve also plays a vital role in stimulating gastric secretion, especially during the cephalic phase of digestion when the brain anticipates food. Additionally, hormonal factors like gastrin, produced by the stomach and duodenum, can also influence gastric secretion.
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal glands. In response to stress or danger, the sympathetic nervous system signals the adrenal glands to release adrenaline into the bloodstream. Adrenaline then triggers a series of physiological responses to prepare the body for the "fight or flight" response.
sympathetic and parasympathetic
Most hormone secretions are regulated by negative feedbacks. The 3 main feed backs are:1)(Blood level of certain chemicals controls hormone secretion) Blood composition; Ex: blood glucose levels control the insulin secretion.2)(Hormones controlled by nervous system) Neural control; Ex: Epinephrine is release from adrenal medulla as result of nervous system stimulation.3)(Hormone secretion controlled by other hormones) Hormonal control; Ex: hormones from pituitary gland act on the ovaries and testes causing release of sex hormones.Source: Seeley's Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (seventh edition)
A stimulus is a signal that triggers a response in the body. When a stimulus is detected by sensory receptors, it sends signals to the nervous system. The nervous system then processes this information and coordinates a response, which can involve actions such as movement, secretion of hormones, or changes in heart rate.
Parasympathetic
Yes. This is usually compared to the endocrine system, which works through secretion of hormones.
The existence of both nervous factor and humoral factor in stimulating the gastric secretion can be demonstrated by the Vagal stimulation of the exocrine pancreas.
The foods you eat contains sugar which is burnt when we exercise. The liver controls the amount of sugar in your body. When you dont do physical exercise the sugar does not get burnt and get accumulated leading to leprosy.
The secretion of hormones and the nervous system.
Auntonomic efferents from the vagus (X) nerve