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Hormones

Hormones are biochemicals produced by the glands in a body. Hormones help to regulate the body's functions. They control hunger, mood, sleep, growth, and a number of other functions.

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What gland regulates the hormones that trigger fight to flight response in the body?

The fight or flight response happens when large amounts of adrenaline and other stress hormones surges through your body causing you to decide whether to fight (defend) or take flight (run).

How does Atrial natriuretic peptide reduce blood volume and pressure?

ANP acts to reduce the water, sodium and adipose loads on the circulatory system, thereby reducing blood pressure. ANP has exactly the opposite function of the aldosterone secreted by the zona glomerulosa.

What if i don't start my period after 10 days of progesterone pills?

i would get that checked out. you could be pregnant, or there is something wrong with your menustration that could be dangerous to your health.

What hormone prepares the uterus for pregnancy?

FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone)

Oestregen

LH (Lutenising hormone)

Progesterone

What is the target organ for hormone secretin?

the stomach, pancreas, small intestine and gallbladder

What are testosterone and estradiol?

Testosterone and estradiol are male sex Hormones ,which control secondary sex characters .

What hormone or hormones can be used to assist plant growth?

Auxins which promote apical dominance, cell elongation and root growth and gibberilins which stimulate elongation growth.

What is negative feedback interaction between calcitonin and parathyroid hormone?

The parathyroid gland is the major regulator of blood Ca levels. When the Ca levels in the blood decrease, the parathyroid gland releases more parathyroid hormone. This in turn increases osteoclasts which results in more bone breakdown. this releases more Ca into the blood stream. When Ca levels in the blood increase the thyroid gland releases Calcitonin. this decreases the activity of the osteoclasts which in turn decrease the levels of Ca in the blood.

Are hormones nerve cells?

No. neurons are the cells in the body that pass signals. Hormones are the chemicals that pass signals.

How does progesterone effect the body?

Progesterone levels rise after ovulation to protect the fertilized egg and to prevent the uterine lining from shedding allowing the fertilized ovum to implant in the lining.

Progesterone protects the zygote until hCG kicks in after implantation.

Is oxytocin a hormone?

Yes,it is a hormone.It is produced by hypothalamus.

What does oxytocin causes?

Leaking milk from breast tissue is a common symptom of hypersecretion of oxytocin. It is not always known what the cause of hypersecretion of oxytocin is. It occurs during labor, and can be very harmful to the baby and mother.

How many more hormones do women have than men?

There are 8 glands in the endocrine system

hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, and

gonads

Dosage for progesterone cream?

The typical dosage for using natural progesterone cream is rubbing ¼ to ½ of a teaspoon twice a day directly on the skin. It's important not to over-apply the cream to your skin because it could cause complications. Read the directions carefully before use, especially if you're using a higher-dosage cream.

What is synthetic human insulin?

Insulin is a hormone secreted from the pancreas in response to high blood sugar levels. Since it is a hormone it is a protein. Proteins can be synthesized with the help of bacteria in a process called pcr. Synthesizing insulin would not be easy at home. Hormones are commonly obtained from animals such as the pig.

Summarize easy explain how glucagon and insulin work together to maintain a relatively constant blood sugar level?

Glucagon is a hormone that converts glycogen stored in the liver into Glucose (Sugars). When our blood sugar level fall below normal, glucagon will convert the glycogen stored to sugar (Glucose) to ICREASE our blood sugar levels: Glucagon is used when blood sugar levels fall below normal and glucose is needed to raise the levels.

Insulin is necessary for the body to convert sugar, starches into energy needed for daily usage, Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and released into the bloodstream when glucose (Blood Sugar) levels are on the rise, When the body has a high blood sugar, Insulin in released, breaking down the glucose and LOWERING the blood sugar levels.