True. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands and travel through blood vessels to target organs and tissues, where they exert their effects. This system allows hormones to regulate various physiological processes throughout the body.
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False. Dreams are a complex combination of various factors, including brain activity, memories, emotions, and individual experiences. While hormones play a role in regulating sleep and the sleep cycle, they are not the primary driver of dream production.
False. The hypothalamus produces several hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin.
True. The islets of Langerhans in the pancreas produce insulin and glucagon, which have opposite effects on blood glucose levels. Insulin lowers blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake by cells, while glucagon raises blood sugar levels by promoting the release of glucose from the liver. These hormones work together to regulate blood glucose levels.
True or false: the two types of hormones are amino acid based and carbohydrate based
False.
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False. The pancreas primarily functions in digestion and blood sugar regulation by producing enzymes and hormones like insulin and glucagon. Thirst regulation is mainly managed by the hypothalamus in the brain, which responds to changes in blood osmolarity and fluid balance.
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Most definitely, yes, you can have a false pregnancy test with tubal pregnancy. Hormones only know an egg implanted. Hormones do not know where the egg implanted.
False. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins.
Hormones (estrogen, testosterone) can definitely affect pregnancy tests. For best interpretation of signs and symptoms alongside a blood test, see your doctor.
No, in perimenopause hormones begin to decrease. You cannot have a false positive test.
No, that is a false rumor.
False. While sound energy does travel in waves, other forms of energy, such as light and water waves, also travel in wave patterns.
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