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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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A tropic hormone is any hormone that?

Hormones that target other endocrine glands. Produced by anterior pituitary. Include: FSH, TSH, LH, ACTH.

What do naturally produced prostaglandins do to the muscles of the uterus?

They also cause the muscles of the uterus to contract, thus helping the uterus shed the lining built up during the first part of a woman's cycle.

What is erythropoietin n where is it found?

Erythropoietin is a hormone made by the kidneys that stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.

Is antidiuretic hormone an anterior pituitary hormone?

Anterior Pituitary Makes:

1. Growth Hormone which affects bones & muscles to produce growth.

2. Prolactin which affects the breast for milk secretion.

3. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone which affect adrenal glands to

(a) make aldosterone which affects the kidney to cause it to conserve sodium.

(b) to make cortisol which affects body cells causing stress.

(c) to make androgens which affect the axilla producing hair growth.

4. Thyroid hormone which affects the thyroid to make thyoxine. This acts on body cells and increases metabolism.

5. Gonadotropic Hormones (LH, FSH) which affect the testes causing them to make testosterone. This in turn affects body cells producing male secondary sex

characteristics. This same hormone affects the ovaries to make estrogen which again affects body cells which in turn produce female secondary sex

characteristics. Both males and females make these two sex hormones.

The third effect is on the ovaries to make progesterone which acts on the uterus to maintains pregnancy.

Post Pit makes:

1. Oxyotocin which acts on the breast to cause the breasts to "let down" milk. It also causes the uterus to contract.

2. Antidiuretic hormone which acts on the kidney to conserve water

What is the medical term for hormone produced by the testis?

The medical term for hormone produced by the testis is testosterone. This is a hormone that is produced by males and is responsible for various functions in males.

Pros and cons of gm insulin?

gm insulin is specific to humans unlike animal insulin which is specific to that animal

Is it ok if your progesterone level decreases but your hcg still doubles during early pregnancy?

No, I don't believe it's "okay." While the hcg doubling indicates the fetus may be healthy, your body not producing enough progesterone could cause a miscarriage. If your progesterone levels are falling, speak with your doctor or midwife immediately about going on progesterone supplements, namely in the form of vaginal suppositories. Once you reach the twelve week mark, the placenta takes over the production of progesterone, no longer relying on your ovaries to do so.

What makes one tissue a target tissue and another not a target tissue for a hormone?

A tissue becomes a target tissue when it is affected or stimulated by a specific amino acid. The target tissue has the appropriate receptors to make it susceptible to the hormone.

What is glucagon?

Glucagon is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced in the pancreas. The main function of glucagon is to react to a situation where there is a low level of blood sugar present. The release of glucagon into the bloodstream helps to restore blood glucose levels back to a point that is considered acceptable for the general function of the body. So, if the body has too much insulin, as in the case of diabetes, the pancreas will emit glucagon to attempt to stabilize everything.
Glucagon is a hormone, secreted by the Islets of Langerhans by Alpha Cell in Pancreas, that raises blood glucose levels. Its effect is opposite that of insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels

Does the progesterone suppositories dissolve on their own?

Opinion only: Progesterone suppositories are usually applied twice a day, 15-17 days before menstruation commences. In the case of a vaginal infection, then it's applied rectally. In general, progesterone suppositories dissolve on their own within an hour.

Can insulin be made from cat urine?

No. Insulin is a specific hormone made by beta cells in the pancreas.

What is oxytocin and what role does it play in human reproduction?

Oxytocin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. It causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor. Next time, actually do your bio homework though (;

What is insulin used for and why?

Insulin used to decrease glucose level of blood.It is important maintain ideal glucose level.

What is thyroid stimulating hormone deficiency?

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is involved in stimulation of the thyroid gland. A lack of stimulation in the gland leads to hypothyroidism.

Why would someone need to use renin?

Renin is a protein released by cells in your kidneys when you have low sodium levels. Renin increases the amount of angiotensinogenase increasing blood pressure and renin inhibitors are used to prevent increased blood pressure that can lead to a number of problems.

What is the function of vasopressin in the human body?

Vasopressin( Anti-diuretic hormone) is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure, stimulates water reabsorption, and reduces excretion of urine.

Does progesterone drop before a period?

Yes, I believe it drops dramatically right before your period arrives, on or around cycle day 28.

The function of the thyroid hormones is to?

promote the development of the nervous system in infants and promote normal udult nervous system functioning