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Organs and glands secrete hormones, which means they release them into the bloodstream.

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Chemical substances secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids that regulate the metabolic function of other cells in the body are called?

hormones


Are all hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex steroids?

No, not all hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex are steroids. The adrenal cortex secretes both steroid hormones, such as cortisol and aldosterone, as well as non-steroid hormones like dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).


The hormones secreted by the thymus are called?

The gland produces thymosins, which are hormones that stimulate the development of antibodies. The thymus also produces T-lymphocytes which are white blood cells that fight infections and destroy abnormal cells.


Are hormones secreted in large or small amounts Are they secreted constantly or only based on the bodies demands Are their responses longer and faster or shorter and slower than the nervous system?

Hormones have a wide variety of actions, over a range of concentrations and of varying periods of time. Typically hormones provide a slower response to a stimulus than a nervous response. many hormones require a trigger that has a nervous response. most hormones act over a longer time period, these time periods are not measured in milliseconds as are nervous responses. Hormones are released when required, this means that they can be secreted over prolonged periods of time - for example the growth hormones and sex hormones. or only when needed such as the case for insulin or adrenalin (epinephrine).


What Two hormones secreted by the ovary?

Two hormones secreted by the ovary are estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen is responsible for the development of female reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics, while progesterone helps regulate the menstrual cycle and prepare the uterus for pregnancy.

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What do you mean by hormones?

It is the hormone Adrenaline.It is secreted by adrenal medulla


Where are releasing hormones secreted into?

adenohypophysis


What time of day are growth hormones secreted during the onset of puberty?

Most growth hormones are secreted while the person is sleeping.


Hormones are secreted and released into the blood by?

glands


What is medullary hormones?

Medullary hormones are hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla, including epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). These hormones are released in response to stress and help regulate the "fight or flight" response in the body.


What are the chemicals secreted by the endocrine system?

The chemicals secreted by the endocrine system are known as hormones. These chemical messengers are carried by the circulatory system to their target tissues.


What are the hormones secreted from small intestine during digestion process?

The secrete gastric juice and the digestive hormones are secreted from the small intestines during the digestion process.


Which hormones are secreted by the adrenal medulla and how are they classified?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are the two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla. These adrenal hormones are classified as catecholamine's which are chemical compounds made in the body from the amino acid tyrosine.


What are relexin hormone?

relaxin hormones are secreted by female gonds (female sex hormones) .there are three types of hormones which are secreted by female gonds. these are 1 progesterone 2 oestrogen 3 relaxin hormone


What produces hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland?

the hypothalamus


What is another word for hormones?

a chemical secreted by your body


What is the hormones secreted by the teste?

Testosterone