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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 is the growth hormone that iodine makes?
Thyroid hormone needs iodine to function. The lack of iodine in the diet can cause the thyroid to enlarge as it is trying to overcompensate. This something we call goiter. In many countries iodine is added to salt.
Prostaglandins have a wide variety of effects, and may be responsible for the production of some types of pain and inflammation
Explain how the nervous system and the endocrine system work together when adrenaline is released?
The sense of danger or anger are feelings registered by the nervous system which cause the release of adrenalin. Likewise, it is the adrenaline that prepares you to fight or to flee and helps you to focus your thoughts.
What role does prolactin play in the body?
It is essential for the development of the mammary glands for lactation during pregnancy, and for stimulating and maintaining lactation after child-birth.
What would happen if glucagon was damaged or missing?
Could not get any Sugers to the cells which means the cells would die off if it was damage.
Can the draw weight be adjusted on the browning micro adrenaline bow?
IM pretty sure i have the same bow.
What does the pig say in the Geico zip line commercial after wee wee pure adrenaline?
He says "Pure adrenaline", then he just snorts.
Does corpus luteum secretes inhibin?
Yes. Corpus luteum sectretes estrogen to inhibit further release of GnRH and secretion of LH and FSH and to prepare and maintain the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized ovum and to prepare mammary glands for milk secretion (this last part explains another influence of protein anabolism stimulation by estrogen).
What are characteristic of hormones?
Hormones are the chemicals which are produced by glands. By definition they pour there secretion/secretions in blood. Blood carry the secretion through circulation to target organ/ organs for desired effect. Usually target organ sends back the message to reduce the secretion of the hormone producing gland. This is called as negative feed back effect. (Like thyroid stimulating orAdrenocorticotrophic hormone by anterior pituitary gland.) Sometimes hormone like Follicle stimulating hormone stimulates ovarian follicle. Which in turn produces hormone estrogen. Main female hormone. Thyroid hormones increase the 'basal metabolic rate' of body.
Where can one purchase Leptin supplements?
Leptin supplements cannot be purchased on the open market, as it can only be given to a person in the form of a prescription from a physician. Leptin supplements are used to boost metabolism in order to help with weight loss.
What it the name for adrenaline in horses?
Adrenaline. There is no special name for this hormone for every animal it pertains to. Adrenaline is adrenaline, no matter if we're talking about humans, horses, dogs, cattle, deer, etc.
Is Adrenaline released during stress and speeds up the heart?
Yes,it is a stress hormone.It speeds up the heart rate.
What does progesterone stimulate?
Progesterone levels rise after ovulation to protect the fertilized egg and to prevent the uterine lining from shedding.
Why is oxytocin and prolactin are both necessary for nursing?
Oxytocin helps in the release of milk during breastfeeding and it aids in bonding between mother and child. Prolactin helps in production of milk in mammary glands.
What hormones influence urinary absorption?
Mainly it is affected by Antideuratic hormone.It is secreted by posterior pituitary.
Would adrenaline effect a sobriety test?
The only thing that can affect a sobriety test is not being sober.
What role does the oestrogen and progesterone play in the menstrual cycle?
It causes you to poo out your mouth and have your period out your ear! so painful
