Discuss the role of cortisol in: (a) carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism; (b) the adaptation to long-term stress; and (c) the activity of other hormones.

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A: The endocrine system is a complex network of glands in the human body that make the hormones which…

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: Indicate which of the hormones secreted by adrenal tissue are also known as:

A: The given question seems unclear and answer is provided regarding the hormones secreted by adrenal…

Q: Describe the anatomy and the location of the pituitary gland and its anatomical and functional…

A: Pituitary gland is a small oval shaped structure that located behind the nose, near the underside of…

Q: List the hormones produced by the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex andprovide a function for each.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, that carry them to…

Q: Describe the actions of the hormone that the parathyroidglands secrete and its contribution to…

A: The parathyroid glands are small pea-sized glands located in the neck just behind the…

Q: List all six well-established anterior pituitary gland hormones and their major functions.

A: The pituitary gland regulates major body function also called as 'master gland' because it controls…

Q: List the hormones of the adrenal cortex and medulla as well as their actions, as well as which zones…

A: The adrenal glands are basically two small organs which are located right above the kidneys. Each of…

Q: Describe the Control Systems involving the Hypothalamus and PituitaryGland?

A: Hypothalamus and pituitary glands are the two endocrine glands that are present in the brain located…

Q: Identify the hormones released by the heart, kidneys, and other organs with secondary endocrine…

A: Answer- All the hormones are secreted by the endocrine glands. They are ductless glands and release…

Q: Distinguish the hormones secreted by the alpha and beta cells of the islets of Langerhans.

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body that can stimulate or inhibit the production of…

Q: List hormones produced by the adrenal gland, and cite their physiological effects.

A: Adrenal glands: -Also called suprarenal glands-These are small, triangular-shaped glands that…

Q: List the Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex?

A: ALDOSTERONE= help in maintaining water level. CORTISOL= help in maintaining level of glucose, fats…

Q: What is cortisol synthesised from?

A: Cortisol can be described as a steroid stress hormone that plays a significant role in different…

Q: Name the two hormones released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary, state where they are…

A: Pituitary gland is the master gland which basically secretes most of the hormones in the body for…

Q: List and describe the functions of the hormones releasedby the anterior and posterior pituitary…

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted by the various glands present in the body. They…

Q: List the major Hypophysiotropic hormones and the anterior pituitary gland hormone(s) whose release…

A: The secretion of the anterior pituitary gland hormones is largely regulated by hormones produced by…

Q: Explain the negative feedback loops that regulate the production and release of anterior pituitary…

A: The hormone can be defined as any member of a class of signaling molecules in multicellular…

Q: Describe the mechanisms by which hormones act on cells.

A: Hormones are the messenger secreted by endocrine glands.

Q: List the hormones produced by the two lobes of the pituitary gland and state their functions?

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers also known as signaling molecules that help in the signaling.…

Q: Describe the two general mechanisms of hormone action.

A: Hormones are synthetic compounds that basically work as couriers of the body. These synthetic…

Q: Describe the components of the hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenocortical axis, and explain how it…

A: The hormones are known to be the biological regulators of the body. They have secreted from the…

Q: Explain the relation between Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, and Thyroid and the hormones released by…

A: Endocrine glands are ductless that secrete the chemicals called hormones.

Q: Describe the functions of thymosin, melatonin, leptin, andprostaglandins.

A: Hormones are chemicals that influence  the way of an organism by affecting their function. It is…

Q: Define stress, and list the functions of cortisol during stress?

A: Cortisol is a glucocorticoid that stimulates the process of glucogenesis, lipolysis, and proteolysis…

Q: Identify the chemical classes of hormones, and give an example of each.

A: Hormones are the chemicals that are secreted by the endocrine glands in order to perform various…

Q: Describe the hormones and functions of adrenal medulla. Why are they called glands of emergency?

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

Q: Discuss the significance of the posterior lobe of the pituitary and its major hormone secretion.

A: Posterior pituitary is not a gland.It is generally a collection of axonal projections of…

Q: Describe the stimulus for release, the target tissue, and the effects of the glucocorticoids…

A: The adrenal gland has two major regions namely the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. There are…

Q: Describe the general features of the endocrine system, including how hormones are transported…

A: The endocrine system refers to the system of chemical messengers that involve feedback loops of…

Q: Name the three primary types of hormones.

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body.

Q: List the zones of the adrenal cortex and their corresponding hormonal secretions.

A: Adrenal cortex has three main zones which are regulated by different hormones.These zones are…

Q: List and describe the chief effects of anterior pituitary hormones.

A: The pituitary gland is a tiny endocrine gland that sits in the sella turcica which is a bony hollow…

Q: Name the hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland with their action and target cells

A: Pituitary gland Another name for the pituitary gland is the master gland. It is a small size gland…

Q: List all hormones secreted/produced by the anterior and posterior pituitary glands. State their…

A: The pituitary gland is a bean-shaped organ located within the sellaturcica of the sphenoid bone of…

Q: Discuss the interaction and functions of the Hypothalamic and Anterior Pituitary Hormones.

A: Hypothalamus is a small region in brain which is located at the base of the brain near the pituitary…

Q: Name the three zones of the adrenal cortex and the hormones produced in each zone

A: The adrenal glands also known as supra-renal glands are endocrine glands that are located above…

Q: What are the primary target organs/tissues of cortisol? Describe the effect on each.

A: Adrenal cortex causes the release of cortisol by hypothalamic regulations. It also releases…

Q: Describe the hormones of thyroid and adrenal glands.

A: There are two types of glands- Endocrine glands and exocrine glands. Endocrine glands produce…

Q: atch the following endocrine structures with the hormone it secretes.    Endocrine Structures…

A: The following endocrine structures with the hormone it secretes.

Q: Give the various hormones secreted by different parts of pituitary gland.

A: The pituitary gland is the master gland of the body. All the other glands are under the control of…

Q: Match the following endocrine structures with the hormone it secretes.    Endocrine Structures…

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers produced by our body organs and are delivered to the target…

Q: Discuss the chemical composition of hormones and the mechanisms of hormone action

A: Hormones are chemical messengers in your body. They move through the bloodstream to different…