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Endocrine System
The endocrine system is made up of glands which control and coordinate body functions and maintain homeostasis inside the body.
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How are FSH and LH involved in reproduction?
the follicle stimulation hormone is produced by the putuitary gland which stimulates the hormone oestrogen to releases eggs. the lh causes the released eggs to go to the follopian tube
No. Diet coke has nothing to do with the thyroidhormones. If your results show high levels of thyroid hormones, you should take meds to control them.
What causes dopamine to be released?
one path is important for movement. another path is important for memory and cognition.
Most antipsychotic drugs decreases activity at dopamine synapses. L-dopa, used for Parkinson's disease, increases availability of dopamine
What are the chemicals secreted by the endocrine system?
The chemicals secreted by the endocrine system are known as hormones. These chemical messengers are carried by the circulatory system to their target tissues.
Will not develop secondary sex characteristics.
What is the best way to test hyperthyroidism?
Your doctor will test many things if he/she thinks you may have a thyroid condition. A basic thyroid screen consists of Free T3, Free T4, TSH and TPOabs. If those numbers are abnormal, additional testing may be done for antibody and other levels.
How do the endocrine and respiratory systems work together?
The respiratory system delivers the oxygen needed for any system (including endocrine) to function.
Both the endocrine and respiratory systems are dependent on each other. For example, there are certain hormones like adrenalin, which is released by the adrenal glands, which help to stimulate the respiratory activity. Also, some endocrine hormones have an effect on the dilation of the alveoli, or the respiratory passages. This can affect the amount of oxygen that the lungs absorb.
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Which of the following parts of the pituitary makes and secretes its own hormones?
Anterior Pituitary
How adrenaline affects urination?
It relaxes the bladder's muscle (detrusor) and contracts the sphincter, thus preventing it's voiding. On the other hand it increases the ureters activity, facilitating urine's reach to the bladder.
Cellular responses to hormones that initiate second-messenger systems include?
Possible activation of several different second messenger systems.
Why thyroid tablets are taken in early morning?
Prescribed thyroid medication will state on the bottle to take one tablet in the morning, on an empty stomach, with plenty of water. It is important to take it with water, and on an empty stomach, because it will allow the thyroid medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
The Thyroid gland located in the neck below the voice box releases hormones into the blood which regulates how quickly the body uses energy. It also regulates the growth rate of the body. It is one of the largest glands in the Endocrine System.
A sudden surge in lh concentration causes?
a surge of testosterone in males and it causes ovulation in females.
Which hormone is tested in the majority of pregnancy tests?
hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is the hormone measured by pregnancy tests.
Diagnostic exam of diabetes mellitus?
There are a number of laboratory exams for Diabetes Mellitus. The fastest and most common would be the blood tests including Fasting Blood Sugar test, Random Blood Sugar test and the HBA1c
Cellular thyroid lesion cannot exclude a papillary neoplasm is this cancerous?
how long should I wait for second FNA after my first FNA done on 17-6-2009 ?
I found tyroid nodule since June 2007, I did FNAC every year, the reports was benigh, but this year June 2009, I have this report :-
Microscopic Description :
Smears show areas comprising of abundant thick colloid as well as areas of cystic change in which several atypical thyroid follicular cells are present.The cells are arranged in sheets as well as 'papillaroid' structures. Nuclear clefts are noted in some cells but intra-nuclear inclussions are not seen.
Cytological Interpretation:
Cellular thyroid lesion, can not exclude a papillary neoplasm.
What does it mean if your progestrone level is at 19.58ngml and you are five weeks pregnant?
maybe it's a sign of carrying multiples...check with the doctor, ask for an ultrasound scan to rule out any uncertainties
What does grainy thyroid texture mean from an ultrasound?
I was told the same thing today and I can't find anything on the Internet about what grainy texture of the thyriod gland as seen via an ultrasound mean. Can anyone help?
What are Triceps and biceps brachii a good example of?
Antagonistic muscles since they are opposites of each other.
