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What is the name of the hormones that target other endocrine glands to stimulate their growth and secretion?

The names of the hormones that target other endocrine glands stimulate their secretions are tropic hormones. Most, if not all, tropic hormones come from the hypothalamus or anterior pituitary gland.


Name each different type of gastric gland and the products that they produce?

cell-->secretion-->function: 1)mucus cell-->goblet cells-->acidic mucus, 2)chief cell-->pepsinogen-->protein digesting enzyme, 3) parietal cell-->HCl and intinsic factor-->provides surface area, and 4) G cell-->gastrin(hormone)-->regulates stomach secretion.


Name of human internal clock?

The human internal clock is commonly referred to as the circadian rhythm. This natural, internal process regulates sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, body temperature, and other bodily functions over a 24-hour period.


What is the name of the hormone produced by the parathyroid gland?

The hormone produced by the parathyroid gland is called parathyroid hormone (PTH). It helps regulate the levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood by acting on the bones, kidneys, and intestines.


Can a man produce milk by injecting hormone?

Males not only produce male sex hormones but they also produce small amounts of female sex hormones too. Female not only produce female sex hormones but they also produce small amounts of male hormones too. Ever noticed a bearded lady? This happens because her body for several different reasons is producing too much testosterone(male sex hormone). A male can produce breast milk for many different reasons including pituitary disfunctions, cancer and obesity. Male milk production is called idiopathic galactorrhea. Your doctor can run blood test to help determine why this is happening and if any treatment is needed. You can also research it more by doing a web search for galactorrhea.(the medical name for breast milk production) Some males have also been documented taking lactation hormones to intentionally trigger milk production.

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What is another name for a hormone?

Endrocrine secretion


What is the name of the hormone that promotes sodium retention and potassium secretion?

Aldosterone is the hormone responsible for promoting sodium retention and potassium secretion in the kidneys. It helps regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance in the body.


What is the name of the hormone which regulates the blood sugar and which organ secrete?

The hormone that regulates blood sugar is insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas. Insulin helps lower blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose and use it for energy.


What is LH?

(Science: chemical) a small glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. Lh plays an important role in controlling ovulation and in controlling secretion of hormones by the ovaries and testes.chemical name: Luteinizing hormone


Scientific name of milk?

There does not appear to be a scientific name for milk. There is one for milk THISTLE, silybum marianum, but this is a type of plant. Sometimes lactose is associated with the word milk to the point that it is almost synonymous, but lactose actually refers to a sugar found in milk.


Why is insulin known as fight or flight hormone?

Insulin is not typically referred to as the fight or flight hormone. This term is commonly associated with adrenaline, which is released during times of stress or danger to prepare the body for a fight or flight response. Insulin, on the other hand, is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells for energy or storage.


What is the name of the hormones that target other endocrine glands to stimulate their growth and secretion?

The names of the hormones that target other endocrine glands stimulate their secretions are tropic hormones. Most, if not all, tropic hormones come from the hypothalamus or anterior pituitary gland.


What is the name of the hormone thatthe testosterone produces?

Testosterone does not produce a hormone it IS a hormone.


What is name of female hormone?

Estrogen is a female hormone.


What is another name for growth hormone?

Another name for growth hormone is somatotropin.


What is the scientific name of human growth hormone?

Somatotrophin is the scientific name for genuine human growth hormone.


What is the name of one organ that produces a secretion?

The stomach.