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Hormones stimulate specific cells because they bind to specific receptors that are uniquely present on those target cells. This receptor-hormone interaction triggers a series of cellular responses, leading to the desired physiological effect. The specificity of hormone action ensures that only the appropriate cells respond to the hormone, allowing for precise regulation of various bodily functions. Additionally, the distribution of hormone receptors throughout the body dictates which cells will be affected by a particular hormone.
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What is the produced by glands to stimulate cells or tissues into action?
Hormones are produced by glands to stimulate cells or tissues into action
How do circulating hormones differ from paracrines and autocrines with reference to their target cells?
Paracrines are a group of local hormones that work on nearby cells. Autocrines stimulate the same cell and circulating hormones can travel long distances to stimulate cells. Hormones only stimulate cells that have their specific receptor.
What gland produces hormones that stimulate the production T cells?
Thymus gland
What gland produces hormones that stimulate the production of T-cells?
Thymus gland
Do hormones stimulate orinhibit growth?
Both. It depends on the specific hormone in question.
Why do hormones affect some organs but not others?
Because hormones have specific hormone binding sites to act
Can hormones alter the enzyme activity in cells?
Yes. Hormones may stimulate the reversible covalent modification of an enzyme via phosphorylation or dephosphorylation and alter the activity of the molecule.
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.
Two hormones that stimulate white blood cells production are?
Two hormones that stimulate white blood cell production are granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). These hormones play a critical role in regulating the growth and differentiation of white blood cells in the body.
What are topic hormones?
These hormones stimulate the secretion of other hormones. Many hormones of hypothalamus are topic hormones.
Where do glands send messages to target cells?
Glands send messages in the form of hormones to target cells through the bloodstream. Hormones are released by glands into the blood where they travel to target cells throughout the body to elicit a specific response. Target cells have specific receptors that recognize and respond to the hormones.
What do tropic hormones stimulate?
Tropic hormones stimulate the release of hormones from other endocrine glands in the body. They act as chemical messengers to regulate the function of target glands such as the thyroid, adrenal glands, and ovaries or testes.
