0
Endocrine System
The endocrine system is made up of glands which control and coordinate body functions and maintain homeostasis inside the body.
2,103 Questions
What are the two hormones FSH and LH produced by?
FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Lutenizing hormone) are produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Specifically, the anterior region of the pituitary gland.
The "cuddle hormone" refers to oxytocin, a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a role in social bonding, trust, and stress reduction. It is released in response to social interactions like cuddling, hugging, or sex.
Which hormones is regulated by a neuroendocrine (letdown) reflex?
The neuroendocrine "letdown" reflex is regulated by oxytocin.
minerals
Does under active thyroid affect sex drive?
Yes, hypOthyroid conditions usually affect the patient's sex drive.
What Thyroid condition if you take levothyroxine?
If you take levothyroxine you are taking thyroid hormone. The primary reason for taking thyroid hormone is to supplement or replace that which your own thyroid makes. Low thyroid hormone is known as hypothyroidism.
Some physicians also prescribe levothyroxine if you have antithyroid antibodies. This condition is known as Hashitmoto's thyroiditis. The intent is to suppress your own body's production of thyroid hormone because this minimizes the attack of the immune system against the thyroid.
Which micromineral is essential to the production of thyroid hormones?
The micronutrient essential to the production of thyroid hormone is the halogen Iodine.
The endocrine system coordinates body activities and maintains homeostasis through?
Chemical messengers.
What is the Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Philippines?
In 2010 there are about 3.4 million cases of DM which is about 7.7 percent prevalence rate.
What are Symptoms of hyperthyroid?
There are many symptoms (also note that they are the same as anxiety and stress): raised heart rate, palpitations depending on how high your levels are, rapid weight loss, edginess, tiredness even though you feel energetic, unable to sleep, increased sweating, tremors and thirst. You should cut down on your caffiene intake because that also speeds up your heart rate and know that all these symptoms are normal and that everything will be okay. Because of the rapid heart rate you may start to feel anxious a lot so if you do please talk to some one about it.
First off, steroids and hormones are not mutually exclusive groups. The term "steroid" reflect a molecule's chemical structure -- all steroids share the same chemical backbone of cholesterol, which is why they are placed in the same group. The term "hormone" refers specifically to the molecule's function. A hormone is any chemical signal that travels via the bloodstream. Its chemical structure can be that of a steroid (hence we often talk about steroid hormones), it can be a protein or small peptide (hence protein and peptide hormones), or it can be in another class altogether (such as the catecholaminergic hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline).
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted in the bloodstream by the pituitary gland and signals events to occur in distant target organs; thus FSH is a hormone. However, it is made of many amino acids strung together; thus FSH is a protein. So FSH is a protein hormone.
Hope that helps.
Endocrine cells can be found in glands of the endocrine system.
Does Endocrine Glands have multiple glands?
There are many glands that make up the endocrine glands. These glands include the pancreas, the thymus gland, the pituitary gland, the pineal glands, and the adrenal glands.
Which two endocrine organs are directly related to the reproductive system?
The ovaries and testes are endocrine organs that are also parts of the reproductive systems of females and males, respectively.
What is the disease of the endocrine system which is the result of lack of iodine?
Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide.
What is the job of hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus has many functions. Some are described below
- It controls the autonomic nervous system and also works in coordination with limbic system to regulate emotional and behavioural patterns, regulate eating and drinking, controls body temperature etc.
- It controls pituitary gland secretion.
- Hypothalamus maintains blood pressure, body temperature, body fluid and electrolyte balance and body weight.
Within the endocrine system codes the terms subtotal and it means something less than the total?
partial
