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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.
2,196 Questions
What tissue does cortisol target?
Cortisol affects the liver, fat, immune system and cell tissues of the body during long term stress. It causes the liver to breakdown protein into amino acids, increasing the level of blood glucose. It converts fats into fatty acids, decreases glucose uptake in cells, and suppresses the immune system.
Basically, it works to conserve glucose for the brain.
Does the function of the hormone calcitonin stimulate osteoclast activity?
osteoblast activity would increase since calcitonin's role is to decrease blood calcium. there would be extra Ca in the blood for the osteoblast to pick up and utilize. Calcium homeostasis is very tightly regulated and continuous. All the things you learn about calcium homeostasis will be occurring at the same time so try not to get confused and look at the big picture AKA what will the end results be. Hope that helped!
What causes vasopressin increase?
yea,by retention water ,it increase blood volume,which ultimately increase blood pressure..
its a hormone triggered when the body senses or experiences a strong emotion such as fear , anger, or excitement......it mixes with the blood and enhances the muscle power of the body greatly...its rush only lasts for few seconds..its naturally designed as a defence mechanism of human body when in danger...
Why oestrogen and progesterone are used in oral contraceptives?
They are the two main hormones regulating the menstrual cycle and fertility.
Insulin decrease glucose level.Glucogon increase glucose level.
What is the hormone responsible for pregnancy?
HcG is tested for pregnancy.HcG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin.
This can be a simple or a complicated answer.
Adrenaline is secreted by the Adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys. The adrenal glands secrete other hormones too, such as cortisol. (Adrenaline is a hormone because it is secreted by a gland to have an effect on other bodily organs)
Adrenaline is a survival hormone and it is secreted in response to a threat, and prepares the body to stay and fight the threat or to run away from it.
Adrenaline causes the blood vessels close to the skin to constrict so as to prevent too much bleeding in case of an injury. Digestion is shut down temporarily because it isn't essential in an emergency situation. The heart rate rises and glucose is poured into the bloodstream for extra energy for the fight or flight response. More oxygen rich blood is diverted to the brain so that thinking and reaction can be quicker.
A lot of things happen when adrenaline is excreted and it can be lifesaving. However, we live in a modern world where we rarely have to run from a tiger or fight a bear, yet our responses remain the same whether we have an argument with our boss or have to confront a tiger. We have many new sources of stress in modern life so it has become very important to find a means of relaxation.
Living with too much adrenaline for too long will have a bad effect on your health.
The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops stimulating a release of aldosterone?
Heart & brain functions effects blood pressure.
What hormone stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb more water?
ADH- when the body is dehydrated, ADH helps reduce more water loss
Hypo secretion of antidiuretic hormone?
Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone is known as diabetes insipidus.
How are hormones release by the posterior pituitary?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) and Oxytocin
What are prostaglandins and why are the called the local hormone?
Prostaglandins are modified fatty acids that are produced by a wide range of cells. They generally affect only nearby cells and tissues, and thus are known as "local hormones."
Androgenes: male hormone that stimulates the development of the male sexual secondary characteristics. Testorones are the primary stimulates.
What will happen to a person with excessive secretion of growth hormones from pituitary gland?
Pfft do i look like wiki answers
What are the hormones that helps control glucose levels in the body?
that is called insulin.
2nd Answer:
Yes Insulin, produced in the pancreas, helps LOWER dangerously high sugar levels in the blood.
But Glucagon, also produced in the pancreas, helps RAISE dangerously low sugar levels in the blood. About the brain's only 'food' is glucose sugar, so glucagon is a very important hormone!
Which hormone stimulates the conversion of excess glucose to glycogen for storage?
The hormones epinephrine and glucagon control glycogen phosphorylase which is an enzyme that breaks down glycogen into glucose.
The Insulin helps in this process ...
Insulin
Glucagon
This hormone is called 'Glucagon'.
What is the normal progesterone level in 8 weeks pregnant?
week 3 HCG 0- 5
week 4 HCG 5- 426
week 5 HCG 18- 7,340
week 6 HCG 1,080- 56,500
weeks 7 & 8 HCG 7,650 229,000
weeks 9 - 12 HCG 25,700- 288,000
weeks13 - 16 HCG 13,300- 254,000
weeks 17 - 24 HCG 4,060- 165,400
weeks25 - birth HCG 3,640- 117,000
Where are oxytocin and antidiauretic hormone synthesized?
Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus but stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It has a calming effect and also stimulates lactation, allowing women to breastfeed their children. It also stimulates stronger uterus contractions as a woman goes into labor.
Second answer
Regarding what it does, it also causes people to be more empathic and generous. Paul Zak gives a wonderful TED talk in the subject. See Sources and Related Links for more information.
Does the pancreas make glucagon?
Throughout the pancreas are clusters of cells called the islets of Langerhans. Islets are made up of several types of cells, including beta cells that make insulin
