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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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yes a ligand is anything that can change the conformation of a receptor protein. hormones bind to proteins in the same way ligands do
Which term best describes the actions of adrenaline and noradrenaline?
They are fight or flight hormones. Ready the body to fight or run
A hormone produced principally by the small intestine in response to the presence of fats, causing contraction of the gallbladder, release of bile, and secretion of pancreatic digestive enzymes
When a cell secretes a hormone that is a form of?
In my biology class this specific questions was asked. A cell secretes a hormone through facilitated diffusion.
What does the adrenaline hormone do?
affects the sympathetic response of the autonomic nervous system. creates fight or flight response, increase or decrease heart rates, constricting blood vessels
Does alcohol alter ADH and Aldosterone?
Alcohol (ethanol) acts on the hypothalamus to inhibit ADH secretion. This leads to diuresis and the typical repeated trips to the bathroom while at the bar drinking.
What is the term for the hormones produced by the outer portion of the adrenal cortex?
corticosteroids
What brands of progesterone pills available in the Philippines?
Visiting your doctor is the best way to get this list. Many of them will be the same as in other countries, though there may be some restrictions.
How do Testosterone and estradiol hormones molecules differ?
Testosterone and estradiol have different functional groups attached to the same carbon skeleton.
Which hormone does the thyroid glad secrete?
There are two hormones. They are thyroxine and calcitonin
A tropic hormone is any hormone that?
Hormones that target other endocrine glands. Produced by anterior pituitary. Include: FSH, TSH, LH, ACTH.
Is antidiuretic hormone an anterior pituitary hormone?
Anterior Pituitary Makes:
1. Growth Hormone which affects bones & muscles to produce growth.
2. Prolactin which affects the breast for milk secretion.
3. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone which affect adrenal glands to
(a) make aldosterone which affects the kidney to cause it to conserve sodium.
(b) to make cortisol which affects body cells causing stress.
(c) to make androgens which affect the axilla producing hair growth.
4. Thyroid hormone which affects the thyroid to make thyoxine. This acts on body cells and increases metabolism.
5. Gonadotropic Hormones (LH, FSH) which affect the testes causing them to make testosterone. This in turn affects body cells producing male secondary sex
characteristics. This same hormone affects the ovaries to make estrogen which again affects body cells which in turn produce female secondary sex
characteristics. Both males and females make these two sex hormones.
The third effect is on the ovaries to make progesterone which acts on the uterus to maintains pregnancy.
Post Pit makes:
1. Oxyotocin which acts on the breast to cause the breasts to "let down" milk. It also causes the uterus to contract.
2. Antidiuretic hormone which acts on the kidney to conserve water
What do naturally produced prostaglandins do to the muscles of the uterus?
They also cause the muscles of the uterus to contract, thus helping the uterus shed the lining built up during the first part of a woman's cycle.
What is erythropoietin n where is it found?
Erythropoietin is a hormone made by the kidneys that stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
What is the medical term for hormone produced by the testis?
The medical term for hormone produced by the testis is testosterone. This is a hormone that is produced by males and is responsible for various functions in males.
gm insulin is specific to humans unlike animal insulin which is specific to that animal
Is it ok if your progesterone level decreases but your hcg still doubles during early pregnancy?
No, I don't believe it's "okay." While the hcg doubling indicates the fetus may be healthy, your body not producing enough progesterone could cause a miscarriage. If your progesterone levels are falling, speak with your doctor or midwife immediately about going on progesterone supplements, namely in the form of vaginal suppositories. Once you reach the twelve week mark, the placenta takes over the production of progesterone, no longer relying on your ovaries to do so.
Glucagon is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced in the pancreas. The main function of glucagon is to react to a situation where there is a low level of blood sugar present. The release of glucagon into the bloodstream helps to restore blood glucose levels back to a point that is considered acceptable for the general function of the body. So, if the body has too much insulin, as in the case of diabetes, the pancreas will emit glucagon to attempt to stabilize everything.
Glucagon is a hormone, secreted by the Islets of Langerhans by Alpha Cell in Pancreas, that raises blood glucose levels. Its effect is opposite that of insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels
