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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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What hormone causes cretinism?

Cretinism is a type of dwarfism in which the individual retains childlike proportions and is mentally retarded.

The hormone that causes this is Thyroxine - AKA- T4.

Which type of lipid would cortisol be classified as?

Cortisol is a steroid hormone. It is specifically a glucocorticoid that is produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in response to stress and a low level of blood glucose. It's functions are to increase blood sugar, suppress the immune system, and aid in the metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrate. It also decreases bone formation. Cortisol is not to be confused with hydrocortisone, which is used as a medication.

What are topic hormones?

These hormones stimulate the secretion of other hormones. Many hormones of hypothalamus are topic hormones.

Can you conceive while on clomid estradiol and prometrium?

Of course. That's the point of taking all three. Clomid starts the ovulation, Estradiol and Prometrium are to help your hormones for pregnancy.

I'm taking all three as well. Is the Prometrium making you dizzy? I take 200 mg twice a day, every day.

Clomid day 3-8, Estradiol day 8-12 and Prometrium day 8 through preggos testing. If preggo I stop taking them.

What is cortisol made of?

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, one of the glucocorticoids, made in the cortex of the adrenal glands and then released into the blood, which transports it all round the body.

What are the main benefits of elevated rate of luteinizing hormone in the body?

It is a hormone released by the pituitary gland and increased the elevated rate of the human body. It's elevated rate is used to increase the effects of ovulation and tends to increase the speed while also having ovulation induction.

How can it be that a very tired worn out old woman can suddenly get enough energy to get up and run to shelter she sees and airplane coming to drop bombs on her village?

It's called adrenaline, and it's a hormone that is released under great stress that allows people to use more strength than they normally have.

Does progesterone medications help treat polyp?

please have sex with your boy or girl thats the answer

Cost of lab test for estradiol?

$199 at Quest Diagnostics without insurance

Who is insulin founder?

Dr. Fredrick Banting, Charles Best (a medical student at the time of the discovery), Professor J. J. R. Macleod and Dr. James Collip.

What does high E.S.R. and prolactin levels in blood and high R.B.C and pus cells in urine mean?

Those lab findings mean nothing without further information from your history and physical. Talk to your health care provider for information specific to your situation.

What does it mean if a hormone is a tropic hormone?

"Trophic" describes any hormone that controls the secretion of another hormone

How does aldosterone modify the chemical composition of urine?

The higher the aldosterone levels, the more sodium that is reclaimed and the more potassium that is lost.

What gland secretes adrenaline?

That would be the Adrenal Glands. They sit on top of your Kidneys. (Ad=Near + Renes=Kidneys)

What is an angiotensin converting enzyme?

An angiotensin converting enzyme is an enzyme which catalyzes the creation of angiotensin.

Is Insulin legal or illegal?

Insulin is a medication for Diabetes and must be prescribed by a physician .