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This large bean-shaped lymph gland can expand and contract as needed?
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What hormone is needed thyroxine production?
thyroxine is produced in the Thyroid gland
If a child born without a thymus gland why do they have to be in a germ free environment?
The thymus gland is the gland that produces T lymphocytes needed for fighting infections and bacteria. Without the the thymus gland the child has no way to fight foreign bacteria and viruses. Which will result in sepsis and death, In other words no thymus gland, no way to fight infections.
What gland is responsible for establishing daily circadian rhythms?
Pineal gland is involved in adjustment to biological clock. It is located on the dorsal aspect of the brain. It get frequently ossified. Once you are adjusted to biological clock, then it is not needed probably.
What polypeptides are produced by the pituitary gland?
The pituitary gland which is located at the base of the brain;sometimes called the master gland ;of the endocrine system.It is no larger than a pea;but does great work.It's main thing is to stimulate horomes in parts of the body.ACTH-stimulates the adrenal gland,TSH-thyroid glan,FSH-the ovaries and the testes.Melanocyte-to control skin color and pigmentation.antiduretic-to control water absorption into the blood and kidneys.Oxyytocin to contract the uterus at chid birth and stimulate milk production,But i was unable to find anything about polpeptides in the pituitary gland.
How are glands without ducts classified?
"Glands without ducts" are called "ductless" or "endocrine" glands. These include the pancreas and pituitary gland. Endocrine glands produce hormones, which are then carried by the bloodstream for transport around the body. The opposite type of gland is called the exocrine glands. They include the sweat gland and the salivary gland: they have ducts, which pass hormones or other substances directly to where they are needed.
Why is iodine needed?
Needed by the thyroid gland.
What movement does a sea snail have?
The snails have a foot (the slimy part under the shell) they contract and expand that makes a kind of rippling movement that pushes the snail forward. The foot also has a special gland that produces a slimy mucas for a slippery track.
Would hormones of the parathyroid gland needed iodine to be form?
No calcium is needed
What is plastic epithelium?
Transitional epithelium (also known as urothelium) is a type of tissue consisting of multiple layers of epithelial cells which can contract and expand. These cells, part of the epithelium, are found in the urinary bladder, in the ureters, and in the superior urethraand gland ducts of the prostate.
A substance needed for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland is?
iodine.
What hormone is needed thyroxine production?
thyroxine is produced in the Thyroid gland
What organ causes uterine contractions?
Oxytocin causes the uterus to contract. Oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary gland.
If a child born without a thymus gland why do they have to be in a germ free environment?
The thymus gland is the gland that produces T lymphocytes needed for fighting infections and bacteria. Without the the thymus gland the child has no way to fight foreign bacteria and viruses. Which will result in sepsis and death, In other words no thymus gland, no way to fight infections.
A substance needed for functioning of the thyroid gland is?
the follicular epithelial cells of the thyroid.
What gland is responsible for establishing daily circadian rhythms?
Pineal gland is involved in adjustment to biological clock. It is located on the dorsal aspect of the brain. It get frequently ossified. Once you are adjusted to biological clock, then it is not needed probably.
Why pituitary called the master gland?
It is called the master gland because it releases hormones that give commands to other organs, glands, and body functions to perform needed actions for homeostasis.
Which system secretes hormones needed for the control of digestion homeostasis and metabolism?
The endocrine system, which is made up of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, and pancreas, is defined as the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity.
