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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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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.

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.

Cost of lab test for estradiol?

$199 at Quest Diagnostics without insurance

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.

Does progesterone medications help treat polyp?

please have sex with your boy or girl thats the answer

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 is an angiotensin converting enzyme?

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

What gland secretes adrenaline?

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

Is Insulin legal or illegal?

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

Which not a trigger for juxtaglomerular granular cells to release renin?

Blood acidity results in depression of the CNS, whereas blood alkalosis results in overexcitement of the CNS.

What is the function of insulin?

The major function of insulin is to maintain appropriate blood glucose levels. It basically controls the transport of glucose to the cells in your body. It also stimulates growth and increases amino acid transport into cells.

What is another name for vasopressin?

There are actually a few other names for vasopressin. Some of these names include arginine vasopressin, antidiuretic hormone, and argipressin.

How does prolactin effects miscarriage?

learn about Prolactin at

http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/learning/articles/prolactin.html Hi...you will have a better picture on this issue with the below. Hyperprolactinemia does not directly cause miscarriage. However, Hyperprolactinemia may contribute to luteal phase defect. The luteal phase is a part of the menstrual cycle. It is the time between ovulation and the start of the next period. Most of the time, the luteal phase lasts for between 10 and 14 days. If your luteal phase lasts less than 10 or more than 14 days, it is referred to as a luteal phase defect. If you conceive and you have a luteal phase defect, you may an early miscarriage. This is because that a luteal phase defect cannot sustain a pregnancy because the uterine lining in these women begins to break down, bringing on the menstrual bleeding and causing an early miscarriage. http://www.amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/441.html

Where can one purchase Brooks Adrenaline athletic shoes?

One can purchase Brook Adrenaline athletic shoes from many different stores and locations. Some stores that would carry them include: Sport Check, and the Nike shoe store.

What is cortisol how does it effect your body and how do you get rid of the cortisol?

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, and is produced by the adrenal glands. To get rid of excess cortisol maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and lowering stress levels will help greatly.