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Glands that respond to rising androgen levels are the what glands?

According to my text book, "The sebaceous glands become particularly active during puberty when more male hormones (androgens) begin to be produced; thus the skin tends to become oilier during this period of life." Human A&P Lab. Manual by Marieb and Mitchell, 8th edition, pg 98. So I think it is sebaceous glands.


How does ACTH benefit the body?

ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, a hormone that helps regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress. By increasing cortisol levels, ACTH helps the body respond to stress, maintain blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and regulate inflammation.


What is the system in the human body responsible for the production and release of hormones?

The endocrine system is responsible for producing and releasing hormones in the human body. Hormones are chemical messengers that help regulate various physiological functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and mood. The endocrine system includes glands like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and reproductive glands.


What is the body's messenger service system?

The body's messenger service system is the endocrine system, which uses hormones to communicate signals between different organs and tissues. Hormones are chemical messengers released into the bloodstream by glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands to regulate various bodily functions and maintain homeostasis.


Does criss angel do drugs?

No. He performs an act known as cribbing, something horses do to create natural endorphins. He was recently responsible for damage to Burnie's car in the process of cribbing for pleasure.

Related Questions

What is a chemical made by glands in the body?

Endorphins are chemicals made by glands in the body, such as the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. They act as natural painkillers and are also known to produce feelings of pleasure and well-being.


Does endocrine glands store their hormones?

Endocrine glands do not store hormones in the same way that other glands store substances like sweat or saliva. Instead, endocrine glands produce hormones continuously and release them directly into the bloodstream when needed.


What do medial glands of the eye produce?

The medial glands of the eye are sebaceous and sweat glands. These glands produce moisture to lubricate the eye.


What glands are associated with diabetes?

The adrenal glands produce insulin. In diabetes, these glands no longer produce sufficient insulin.


What is manufactured in the glands?

Glands produce hormones.


Which of the glands produce hormones that act on other glands?

Endocrine glands


What is a group of glands that produce hormones?

A group of glands that produce hormones is the endocrine system.


Do endorphins grow back after drinking alcohol?

The ability of the brain to produce endorphins returns after several months of complete abstinence from alcohol and drugs.


What glands produce?

Parathormone is produced by parathyroid glands.


What do you call glands that produce saliva?

Salivary glands


The modified sebaceous glands that produce milk are known as glands?

The modified sebaceous glands that produce milk are known as mammary glands. These glands are found in mammals and are responsible for secreting milk to nourish their offspring.


Glands that produce the egg cells and hormones?

Glands that produce the egg cells and hormones are the ovaries.