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Are chemical substances secreted by endocrine cells into the extracellular fluids that regulates metabolic activity of other cells in the body
Are chemical substances secreted by endocrine cells into the extracellular fluids that regulates metabolic activity of other cells in the body
Hormones
Hormones that act locally
Hormones that act locally
Prostaglandins
It comes from a Greek word to arouse
It comes from a Greek word to arouse
Hormones
Hormones can?
Hormones can?
What are two mechanism by which hormones trigger changes in cells
What are two mechanism by which hormones trigger changes in cells
three ways in which endocrine glands are stimulated to secrete their hormones
three ways in which endocrine glands are stimulated to secrete their hormones
the most common stimulus in which endocrine organs are prodded into action by other hormones
the most common stimulus in which endocrine organs are prodded into action by other hormones
example of this is hormones of the hypothalamus stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete its hormone
example of this is hormones of the hypothalamus stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete its hormone
changing blood levels of certain ions and nutrients may also stimulate hormone release
changing blood levels of certain ions and nutrients may also stimulate hormone release
example of this is a decreasing blood calcium ion level in the capillaries serving the parathyroid glands prompt the release of parathyroid hormone
example of this is a decreasing blood calcium ion level in the capillaries serving the parathyroid glands prompt the release of parathyroid hormone
other hormone response to this stimuli include calcitonin released by the thyroid gland and insulin produced by the pancreas
other hormone response to this stimuli include calcitonin released by the thyroid gland and insulin produced by the pancreas
nerve fiber stimulate hormone release
nerve fiber stimulate hormone release
example of this stimuli is sympathetic nervous system stimulation of the adrenal medulla to release the catecholamines norepinephrine and epinephrine during periods of stress
example of this stimuli is sympathetic nervous system stimulation of the adrenal medulla to release the catecholamines norepinephrine and epinephrine during periods of stress
this glands are ductless glands that produce hormones that they release into the blood or lymph
this glands are ductless glands that produce hormones that they release into the blood or lymph
this glands release their products as the body surface or into body cavities through ducks
this glands release their products as the body surface or into body cavities through ducks
as approximately the size of a p it hangs by a stock from inferior surface of the hypothalamus of the brain where it's snugly surrounded by the sella turcica of sphenoid bone
as approximately the size of a p it hangs by a stock from inferior surface of the hypothalamus of the brain where it's snugly surrounded by the sella turcica of sphenoid bone
Pituitary gland has two functional lobes what are these
Pituitary gland has two functional lobes what are these
it controls the activity of so many other endocrine glands that it has often been called the master endocrine gland
it controls the activity of so many other endocrine glands that it has often been called the master endocrine gland
it is not an endocrine gland in the street sense because it does not make peptide hormones it releases instead it acts as a storage area for hormones made by the hypothalamic neurons
it is not an endocrine gland in the street sense because it does not make peptide hormones it releases instead it acts as a storage area for hormones made by the hypothalamic neurons
it is released in significant amounts only during childbirth and nursing it stimulates powerful constructions of the uterine muscles during sexual relations during labor and during breastfeeding
it is released in significant amounts only during childbirth and nursing it stimulates powerful constructions of the uterine muscles during sexual relations during labor and during breastfeeding
It causes milk ejection
It causes milk ejection
two hormones that is released by the posterior pituitary
two hormones that is released by the posterior pituitary
Urine production
Urine production
a chemical that inhibits or prevents urine production
a chemical that inhibits or prevents urine production
It is sometimes referred to as vasopressin
It is sometimes referred to as vasopressin
people with this problem are continually thirsty and drink huge amount of water
people with this problem are continually thirsty and drink huge amount of water
both the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary release hormones but the posterior pituitary is not an endocrine gland what is it
both the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary release hormones but the posterior pituitary is not an endocrine gland what is it
two of the six anterior pituitary hormones exert their major effects on nonedocrine targets. What are these?
two of the six anterior pituitary hormones exert their major effects on nonedocrine targets. What are these?
what are the six anterior pituitary hormones
what are the six anterior pituitary hormones
a general metabolic hormone however its major effects are directed to the growth of skeletal muscles and long bones of the body
a general metabolic hormone however its major effects are directed to the growth of skeletal muscles and long bones of the body
a protein sparing and anabolic hormone that causes the building of amino acids into proteins and stimulates most target cells to grow in size and divide
a protein sparing and anabolic hormone that causes the building of amino acids into proteins and stimulates most target cells to grow in size and divide
hypersecretion during childhood of growth hormone results in
hypersecretion during childhood of growth hormone results in
hypersecretion of GH occurs after long both grosses ended
hypersecretion of GH occurs after long both grosses ended
a protein hormone structurally similar to growth hormone it's only known target in humans is the breast
a protein hormone structurally similar to growth hormone it's only known target in humans is the breast
It stimulates and maintains milk production
It stimulates and maintains milk production
this hormones in women stimulates follicle development in the ovaries as the follicles mature they produce estrogen and eggs are needed for ovulation in men it stimulates sperm development by the testes
this hormones in women stimulates follicle development in the ovaries as the follicles mature they produce estrogen and eggs are needed for ovulation in men it stimulates sperm development by the testes
triggers ovulation of an egg from the ovary and causes the ruptured follicle to produce progesterone and some estrogen in men it stimulates testosterone production by the interstitial cells of the testes
triggers ovulation of an egg from the ovary and causes the ruptured follicle to produce progesterone and some estrogen in men it stimulates testosterone production by the interstitial cells of the testes
influences the growth and activity of the thyroid gland
influences the growth and activity of the thyroid gland
regulates the endocrine activity of the cortex portion of the adrenal gland
regulates the endocrine activity of the cortex portion of the adrenal gland
a small cone shaped gland that hangs from the roof of the third ventricle of the brain
a small cone shaped gland that hangs from the roof of the third ventricle of the brain
it's believed to be asleep trigger that plays an important role in establishing the body sleep wake cycle
it's believed to be asleep trigger that plays an important role in establishing the body sleep wake cycle
located at the base of the throat just inferior to the adam's apple where is easily palpated during a physical examination
located at the base of the throat just inferior to the adam's apple where is easily palpated during a physical examination
controls the rate at which glucose is burned or oxidized and converted to the body heat and chemical energy
controls the rate at which glucose is burned or oxidized and converted to the body heat and chemical energy
the enlargement of the thyroid gland that results when the diet is deficient in iodine
the enlargement of the thyroid gland that results when the diet is deficient in iodine
results and dwarfism in which adult body proportions remain child like with a proportionate longer torso and shorter legs compared to normal adults and treated individuals with this are intellectually impaired
results and dwarfism in which adult body proportions remain child like with a proportionate longer torso and shorter legs compared to normal adults and treated individuals with this are intellectually impaired
hyperthyroidism describe earlier the thyroid gland enlarged and the eyes may bold or protrude entirely this condition called
hyperthyroidism describe earlier the thyroid gland enlarged and the eyes may bold or protrude entirely this condition called
hyperthyroidism general resorts from a tumor of the thyroid gland extreme over production of thyroxine results in a high basal metabolic rate intolerance of heat rapid heartbeat, weight loss, nervous and agitated behavior and a general inability to relax
hyperthyroidism general resorts from a tumor of the thyroid gland extreme over production of thyroxine results in a high basal metabolic rate intolerance of heat rapid heartbeat, weight loss, nervous and agitated behavior and a general inability to relax
is secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. This hormone opposes the action of the parathyroid glands by reducing the calcium level in the blood. If blood calcium becomes too high, it is secreted until calcium ion levels decrease to normal.
is secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. This hormone opposes the action of the parathyroid glands by reducing the calcium level in the blood. If blood calcium becomes too high, it is secreted until calcium ion levels decrease to normal.
are tiny masses of glandular tissue must often found in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
are tiny masses of glandular tissue must often found in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood
the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood
hormone that increases the blood calcium ion level
hormone that increases the blood calcium ion level
what hormone reduces the blood calcium ion level and which endocrine gland produce this hormone
what hormone reduces the blood calcium ion level and which endocrine gland produce this hormone
a hormone that appear to be essential for normal development of a special group of white blood cells d lymphocytes and the immune response
a hormone that appear to be essential for normal development of a special group of white blood cells d lymphocytes and the immune response
located in the upper thorax poster to the sternum large and infants and children it decrease in size throughout the adulthood
located in the upper thorax poster to the sternum large and infants and children it decrease in size throughout the adulthood
are important in regulating the mineral or salt content of the blood particularly the concentrations of sodium and potassium ions
are important in regulating the mineral or salt content of the blood particularly the concentrations of sodium and potassium ions
promote normal cell metabolism and help the body to resist long term stressor firmly by increasing the blood glucose level
promote normal cell metabolism and help the body to resist long term stressor firmly by increasing the blood glucose level
Reduces blood glucose level
Reduces blood glucose level
Raises blood glucose level
Raises blood glucose level
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Hormones
Hormones
Chemical substances secreted by endocrine cells into extracellular fluids to regulate metabolic activity of other cells.
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins
Hormones that act locally to regulate various physiological processes.
Direct gene activation
Direct gene activation
Mechanism where hormones trigger changes in gene transcription directly.
Second messenger system
Second messenger system
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Hormonal stimuli
Hormonal stimuli
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Humoral stimuli
Humoral stimuli
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Neural stimuli
Neural stimuli
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Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
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Exocrine glands
Exocrine glands
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Pituitary gland
Pituitary gland
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Anterior pituitary gland
Anterior pituitary gland
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Posterior pituitary gland
Posterior pituitary gland
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin
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Diuresis
Diuresis
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes insipidus
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Growth hormone (GH)
Growth hormone (GH)
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Gigantism
Gigantism
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Acromegaly
Acromegaly
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Prolactin
Prolactin
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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Thyroid gland
Thyroid gland
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Goiter
Goiter
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Cretinism
Cretinism
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Graves disease
Graves disease
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Calcitonin
Calcitonin
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Parathyroid hormone
Parathyroid hormone
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