compare and contrast the similarities between and differences between neurotransmitter and hormones

Q: Explain how the endocrine system and nervous systemcommunicate with one another.

A: The endocrine system is a chemical messenger system that comprises glands that release their…

Q: The reduction of cell-surface receptors in response to stimulation by a specific hormone molecule is…

A: Hormones are proteins that act as chemical messengers which were produced in one part of the body by…

Q: State two similarities between hormone and nerves with regard to their functions

A: Both hormones and nerves form important constituents in our body. Nerves are those bundle of fibers…

Q: Which one of the following best describes the characteristics of an autocrine hormone? Select one:…

A: The communications between cells occur through chemical signals. These chemical messages cannot be…

Q: Which of the following hormones would bind a receptor on the exterior surface of its target cell?…

A: Receptors are usually proteins , which are present on the cell membrane, which binds to the ligand…

Q: List the different types of hormones and explain their roles in maintaining homeostasis

A: Hormones:              The body chemical messenger's that travels in the bloodstream to tissues or…

Q: Compare and contrast the metabolic roles of cortisol and apinephrine by providing two similarities…

A: According to the question, we have to compare and contrast the metabolic roles of cortisol and…

Q: Describe the common function of the nervous and endocrine systems.

A: Common Function of Nervous and Endocrine systems --- Nervous System -- It is highly complex and very…

Q: Explain what it means to say that secretion of a hormone isregulated by negative feedback.

A: Hormone production is regulated by a mechanism namely NEGATIVE FEED BACK.

Q: List the factors that can influence the blood concentration of a hormone.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. The hormones travel in…

Q: Describe the role of a hormone in the body.

A: Hormone are specific compounds present in the body which belong to a class of cell-signaling…

Q: List four effects of prostaglandins.

A: Prostaglandins are biomolecules that have activity similar to that of hormones. They can be isolated…

Q: Compare the mechanism of action of peptide hormonesand steroid hormones.

A: hormones are the chemical messenger they travel through bloodstream and reach the target organ

Q: Explain why epinephrine can act as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone without “crossover” between…

A: Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers formed by the nervous system that transfers a chemical…

Q: The reduction in the numbers of cell-surface receptors in response to stimulation by their specific…

A: Downregulation is the process by which a cell decreases the quantity of a cellular component.

Q: Explain how the response of the body to a given hormone can be affected by the concentration of that…

A: The secretion of the endocrine glands known as a hormone. Hormones are chemical messages which carry…

Q: Explain why second messenger systems are needed for peptide hormones.

A: Hormones are compound messengers that are discharged straightforwardly into the blood, which conveys…

Q: Explain the sequence of events in epinephrine’s action as a hormone.

A: Epinephrine  is secreted by the medulla of the adrenal gland and primarily function as to increase…

Q: Explain how second messenger molecules work. Why use a second messenger rather than simply relying…

A: Second messengers are tiny molecules or ions, which relay signals received by cell-surface receptors…

Q: Explain how neurotransmitters work. Distinguish between neurotransmitters and hormones, and discuss…

A: The nervous system and the endocrine system are one of the main and important body systems. The…

Q: Describe a hormone.

A: Hormone: the biochemical substances synthesized and secreted by endocrine glans or specialized…

Q: A newly discovered hormone contains four amino acids linked together. Under which chemical class…

A: The hormone is a regulative substance that is assembled in an organism and is mixed in tissue…

Q: Hormones (and/or medicines) which bind to the same receptor and have the same effects are called…

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that travel from the bloodstream to target organs or tissues and…

Q: Which hormone possesses antl-Insulln effect? (af Cortisol (b) Calcitonin (c) Oxytocin (cl)…

A: Hormones are the chemical molecules which acts as a chemical messenger for different body tissues…

Q: Describe the sequence of events when steroid or thyroid hormones bind to their receptors.

A: Hormones are small molecules that act as chemical messengers in the body. They regulate the body…

Q: Differentiate between hormone and enzyme.

A: Hormones are the chemicals that are produced by glands. They can be made up of proteins, amino…

Q: compare and contrast hormones based on their signal transduction properties

A: There are two types of hormone -  1. Water-soluble hormones - Water-soluble hormones do not cross…

Q: Define the term amplification and then discuss WHY hormone signals are amplified. are amplified and…

A: Amplification simply means massive multiplication. Amplification in terms of genetic material means…

Q: If hormone travel wherever blood goes, why don't all cells respond to all hormones? (Subject: Human…

A: Ability of target tissue to respond depends upon the ability of the hormone to bind with specific…

Q: A membrane-bound proteins that selectively bind a specific hormone is called that hormone's

A: Membrane-bound proteins are proteins that are attached to a cell membrane. These proteins include…

Q: Which of the following terms refers to a hormone interaction that makes the target cell responsive…

A: Hormones are released by some specific type of cells or tissues into the bloodstream. Through the…

Q: Explain why it is beneficial for more than one hormone tocontrol certain activities (e.g., blood…

A: Introduction:- Renin controls the production of two other hormones, angiotensin and aldosterone. And…

Q: why is epinephrine considered a hormone when it is produced by the adrenal medulla and a…

A: Epinephrine, also termed as adrenaline, is considered as a hormone when it is produced by the…

Q: Describe how local hormones differ from circulating hormones.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. Hormones generally…

Q: List two hormones that also function as neurotransmitters.

A: The two hormones that also function as neurotransmitters are epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Q: Which of the following hormone is responsible for the activation of phospholipase C?a) Serotoninb)…

A: Phospholipase C enzyme is associated with the membrane of the cell and cleaves the phospholipids…

Q: Explain why hormones are only able to effect certain cells and not other cells

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted in to the blood by endocrine glands.

Q: Distinguish between organizing and activating effects of hormones.

A: Hormones are signaling chemicals that are delivered to distant organs by complex biological…

Q: The effector is the organ that response to the release of hormones in the body. Based on diagram…

A: Endocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system…

Q: Explain the homeostasis of hormones.

A: Homeostasis is the maintenance of the constant internal environment of the body such as regulation…

Q: Describe the function of epinephrine and norepinephrine and which neurotransmitter stimulates…

A: Epinephrine and norepinephrine are the two hormones released by the adrenal medulla and nervous…