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the anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) and Aldosterone
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoTwo hormones that regulate water balance are ADH, (antidiuretic hormone) and aldosterone.
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Which glands located on top of the kidneys are important because they produce hormones that?
The adrenal glands are above each kidney. They are divided into two parts the cortex and the medulla. The cortex is responsible for secreting steroid hormones of which there are three types: Corticosteroids i.e.cortisol, which control glucose levels in the body Mineralocorticoids i.e. aldosterone, which regulate the mineral balance Sex hormones, i.e. androgens, (testosterone and oestrogen) which are responsible for sexual charaterisctics The medulla or inner section secretes two hormones, adrenalin and nor-adrenaline which create conditions in the body for the 'flight', 'fight' & 'fright' mechanism.
What are the two systems that control body functions?
The nervous and endocrine systems act, in two different ways, to regulate activities and functions. The nervous system uses nerve impulses while the endocrine system uses hormones to chemically regulate organ systems.
Produces a hormone that regulates metabolism?
The thyroid gland produces two versions triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4) also known as thyroxine. These hormones help regulate metabolism.
What are two hormones responsible for menstrual cycle and menopause?
Oestrogen and the progesterone are the two hormones that are responsible for the menstruation and the menopause. Menopause is marked by the absence of the two.
What hormones control calcium balance between bone and blood?
calcitoninParathyroid hormone.There are two, calcitonin and PTH (parathyroid hormone). Calcitonin signals to break down bone while PTH signals to form it.
What are two ways the activity of the kidneys are controlled?
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What are two ways in which the activity of the kidneys controlled?
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Which hormone stimulates thirst in pigs?
There are two major hormones that regulate water balance in all mammals, including pigs: ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) and the mineralocorticoids. However, there is not a single hormone that is directly responsible for the sensation of 'thirst'.
What hormones does the pars nervosa release?
The pars nervosa, also known as the neural lobe or posterior pituitary, releases two hormones: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. Oxytocin is involved in childbirth and breastfeeding, as well as social bonding and emotional attachment. ADH helps regulate water balance in the body by decreasing urine output and promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys.
How is the water-regulating activity of a kidney controlled?
There are many functions of the kidneys that maintain homeostasis. In addition to filtering wastes, the kidneys use hormones to regulate blood pressure and altering the sodium and electrolyte balances to maintain proper fluid balances within the body. The kidneys help to maintain the internal balance in the body by excreting substances that change that balance. The kidneys also help to maintain water balance.
What is the function of a rats kidneys?
Kidneys excrete nitrogenous waste (urine) and also regulate the water balance in vertebrates. Rat is a vertebrate, too.
What two organs regulate the acid base balance?
kidneys and lungs
What two hormones are closely involved in the regulation of the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body?
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What are the two diagrams to explain the role carbon plays in helping the earth's atmosphere regulate temperature?
out of balance and functioning is the answer.
What are two hormones that regulate blood sugar?
Insulin,secreted by beta cells of islets of langerhansGlucagon,secreted by alpha cells of islets of langerhansInsulin converts blood sugar and stores it in the liver,muscles,etc. Glucagon releases the stored blood sugar when needed. Hence a balance between these 2 hormones is essential.
What is a antagonistic effect?
its what happens when a drug decreases the effect of another drug
Which glands located on top of the kidneys are important because they produce hormones that?
The adrenal glands are above each kidney. They are divided into two parts the cortex and the medulla. The cortex is responsible for secreting steroid hormones of which there are three types: Corticosteroids i.e.cortisol, which control glucose levels in the body Mineralocorticoids i.e. aldosterone, which regulate the mineral balance Sex hormones, i.e. androgens, (testosterone and oestrogen) which are responsible for sexual charaterisctics The medulla or inner section secretes two hormones, adrenalin and nor-adrenaline which create conditions in the body for the 'flight', 'fight' & 'fright' mechanism.
