Name the hormones secreted by cells of islets of langerhans.

Q: Name one hormone produced by each of the following organs—the heart, liver, and placenta—and state…

A: Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by glands in the body and necessary for the normal growth…

Q: Discuss the various functions of the thyroid gland and related hormones

A: The thyroid gland is considered a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland, located over the cervical region…

Q: Briefly explain the effect of a primary endocrine disorder on both the hypothalamus and the…

A: The hypothalamus-pituitary complex  is known as the command center of the endocrine  system. This…

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: Name the disease caused due to over secretion of hormone secreted by endocrine gland.

A: Endocrine glands are characterized by ductless glands of the endocrine system, which secrets…

Q: Name the hormones the adrenal medulla secretes.

A: A hormone is a chemical messenger that is secreted or released into the blood by the specific organ…

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: Name the hormone secreted by intermediate lobe of pituitary gland.

A: Pituitary gland is a peanut-sized gland, which is known as master gland as it secretes several…

Q: Which hormone has the broadest range of target cells?

A: Hormones  are chemical messengers that are secreted by the endocrine gland in the body and travel…

Q: name the cells in the pancreas that secretes hormones and the function of each hormone

A: Hormones are biochemical molecules secreted directly into the blood and carried to organs and…

Q: Explain how the hypothalamus regulates the release of the two hormones from the posterior pituitary…

A: The “pituitary gland” is a pea-sized gland that sits essentially right in the center of the brain.…

Q: List the hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and indicate whether theyare produced by the…

A: Adrenal gland: It is found on the head(anterior most part) of both the kidneys. Adrenal gland is…

Q: Name the different hormones secreted by adrenal cortex.

A: The adrenal cortex is the outermost most layer present on the adrenal gland that is located on the…

Q: Identify the hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands.

A: The hormone which is secreted by the parathyroid gland is responsible for the increase in calcium…

Q: Name the hormones released by the Posterior Pituitary gland and their actions.

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers of our body that circulates in the blood stream and transmit…

Q: what are the specific names of the target cells of the anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis)…

A: Hypothalamus is a small structure of the brain that found near the pituitary at the base of the…

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 most important actions of neurohypophyseal hormones. What are the effects of under…

A: Neurohypophysis is posterior pituitary , a gland in brain responsible for secretion of various…

Q: Identify the hormone if hypothalamic, anterior pituitary, posterior pituitary, or peripheral

A: Hypothalamic Hormones ( synthesized by hypothalamus, stored in posterior pituitary) :- ADH Oxytocin…

Q: Name the most important mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex.

A: Adrenal glands are one of the many endocrine glands present in a human body. Adrenal glands are…

Q: What conditions affect the response of target cells in the endocrine system?

A: A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the…

Q: List the three major classes of hormones.

A: Hormones are messengers made in the body to carry a particular signal away from its point of origin.…

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 two hormones secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

A: The pituitary gland is the pea-sized endocrine gland that is enclosed by the protective structure…

Q: Name the hormones released of each area of the Adrenal Cortex

A: Adrenal gland has two parts: Adrenal cortex-Outer layer Adrenal medulla-inner layer Each adrenal…

Q: Name the hormones secreted by pancreas.

A: PANCREAS :- Pancreas is placed in the abdomen basically behind the stomach. It is a type of gland…

Q: WHY IS HYPOTHALAMUS CONSIDERED TO BE A LINK BETWEEN THE ENDOCRINE AND NERVOUS SYSTEM?

A: The nervous and endocrine systems are complementary systems of control in the body. The endocrine…

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: Give the exact location of thyroid gland.

A: A gland plays a vital role in the metabolism and the growth of an individual is called the thyroid…

Q: Name the hormone secreted by heterocrine gland.

A: Heterocrine gland are those which have both the functions of endocrine glands and exocrine glands.

Q: Identify which of the following hormone categories are lipid-soluble: (a) reproductive hormones…

A: The hormones which are soluble in a lipid solvent are known as lipid-soluble hormones, while the…

Q: Describe the general structure, formation, and function of local hormones

A: Local hormones are defined as the large group of signaling molecules that are produced by the cells…

Q: Name all the hormones in the digestive system, where they are produced with its specific functions

A: Digestive system is the complex metabolic process that involves stepwise breaking down of complex…

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: Name the hormones secreted by other organs like placenta, kidneys , heart and adipose tissue

A: A hormone is a type of signaling molecules that are produced by glands in multicellular organisms.…

Q: Name the basic hormones of neurohypophysis. Where are they synthesized? What are their structures by…

A: Neurohypophysis is the posterior part of the pituitary. Pituitary is an endocrine gland, also called…

Q: Name the hormones secreted by the neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus and their functions or…

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers which are synthesized by the endocrine glands. On the basis of…

Q: Why are carrier proteins necessary for lipid-soluble hormones?

A: Lipid-derived hormones are generally lipid-soluble and can diffuse across cell membranes because…

Q: Name the hormones secreted by thyroid gland.

A: To name the hormones secreted by thyroid gland.

Q: Name the chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands.

A: Pituitary is the major endocrine gland located at base of the cerebrum. It controls all other…

Q: Name the hormones secreted by adrenal medulla.

A: Hormones can be defined as the chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the bloodstream,…

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…