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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 antidote for oxytocin?
The antidote is Terbutaline.
Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium sulfate.
B. E. ~ R.N.
Normally, cortisol output has a diurnal and circadian rhythm, rising in the morning, falling at night, and changing with the seasons. Changes related to work-sleep cycles affect this rhythm, and changes in the rhythm affect night time sleep patterns.
What is target organ of growth hormone releasing hormone?
It acts on inferior pitutory.It triggers secretion of growth hormone.
Addison's disease
I think it is Addison's disease
What are the symptoms of mild insulin resistance?
In its mildest form, insulin resistance causes no symptoms, and is only recognizable on laboratory tests.
Which hormones are secreted by the adrenal medulla and how are they classified?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are the two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla. These adrenal hormones are classified as catecholamine's which are chemical compounds made in the body from the amino acid tyrosine.
What is an adrenocorticotropic hormone?
An adrenocorticotropic hormone is a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the secretion of other hormones - also known as corticotrophin.
What are side effects of adrenaline pumped into heart?
the hart may stop, and probaly will if you do it when you are alive.
Gastrin which prods the stomach glands to produce more enzymes and HCL represents a what?
bicarb fluid
How are patients prepared for progesterone tests?
The progesterone and testosterone tests require a blood sample; it is not necessary for the patient to restrict food or fluids before the test.
What is bioidentical hormone therapy used for?
Bioidentical hormone therapy is a treatment for hot flashes, sleeplessness and other menopausal symptoms that women suffer from. Often called natural hormone therapy, and it uses hormones that are identical to the the hormones women produce in their body.
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Vasopressin binds to the membrane receptor of a cell located on the collecting duct.
The receptor activates cAMP second messenger system
The cell inserts aquaporin-2 water pores into the apical membrane of the collecting duct cell.
Water is absorbed by osmosis into the blood.
This kicks in when your body needs to reabsorb more water.
Should you stop taking Progesterone if you start your period?
Yes, whatever birth control pill you're on, you should take the pill daily as scheduled regardless of vaginal bleeding.
To euthanize a cat, the humane thing to do is take the cat to a vet. The veterinarian uses sodium pentanol and a barbiturate so the cat passes painlessly. Insulin will kill a cat, but the cat will needlessly suffer.
Who can benefit from natural hormone replacement therapy?
One can benefit from hormone replacement therapy if they suffer from overactive or underactive hormones. These include men and women who have problems with their hormones.
Does glucagon take glucose from the bloodstream?
Glucagon acts in the exact opposite way that insulin acts in the body, it is released by the pancrease when sugar levels are low in order to bring it up to normal levels.
