What are the effects ofsomatostatin for thepancreatic hormonalsecretion?

Q: How is PTH secretion regulated on a long term scale?

A: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by parathyroid glands located on the neck region just behind…

Q: What is the principal determinant for the release of aldosterone from theadrenal cortex?

A: The outer and largest part of the adrenal gland is the adrenal cortex which is responsible for the…

Q: Define androgens.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers produced in the body, which control and regulate the activity of…

Q: What general effects do hormones secreted by the adrenalmedulla produce?

A: Step 1 The adrenal medulla is the inner, reddish-brown structure of the adrenal gland which develops…

Q: What are the hormones secreted by the parathyroid gland and what is its role on regulating Ca?

A: On the back side of the thyroid glands in humans, four parathyroid glands are present.  They secrete…

Q: Distinguish between mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoidhormones.

A: There is a system in the human body that is responsible for the secretion of some chemicals that act…

Q: What are Hypophysiotropic Hormones?

A: Hormones are the chemical messenger secreted by the endocrine glands into the blood circulation and…

Q: Describe the mechanisms and actions of the hormonessecreted by the adrenal medulla.

A: KEY WORDS:- Adrenal medulla - The adrenal medulla is made up of modified neurons of the sympathetic…

Q: What are the major controls of the secretion of prolactin andoxytocin during nursing?

A: Secretion of prolactin: [controls]               The main regulators of the production of prolactin…

Q: How does the hypothalamus regulate the secretion of GH from the pituitary gland?

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by endocrine glands of the body and are…

Q: Explain how the hypothalamus oversees and controls endocrine system function of the posterior…

A: The lower region of the diencephalon consists of the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is present just…

Q: Describe the chemical nature and function of two posterior-lobe hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin.…

A: Pituitary gland (Hypophysis cerebri) also known as master and smallest endocrine gland is located…

Q: What are some of the effects of hyperthyroidism?

A: Answer: Introduction: Hyperthyroidism is also called as overactive thyroid takes place if the…

Q: Explain the Role of “Nonsequence” Hormones on the Hypothalamus and Anterior Pituitary Gland?

A: The hormones released by hypothalamus are known to control the secretions of the hormones released…

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: What are the three zones of the outer cortex region of the adrenal gland?

A: The outer cortex region of the adrenal gland is the adrenal cortex. It is divided into three zones:…

Q: What are the direct inputs to endocrine glands controlling hormonesecretion?

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are released by the endocrine glands, which are a part of the…

Q: What is the role of the hypothalamic and hypophyseal portal vessels?

A: Hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system: The hypophyseal portal system is a system of blood vessels in…

Q: What metabolic signals affect GH?

A: The Growth hormone (GH or Smatostatin) is a protein hormone that is secreted by the anterior…

Q: Where is the thyroid gland located? Describe the folliclesand the parafollicular cells within the…

A: The right and the left lateral lobes of the thyroid gland are located on either side of the trachea.…

Q: What are the endocrineglands involved in themenstrual cycle? What are thehormones in action?

A: The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. Hormones are the body's chemical…

Q: How do hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones influence secretions of the anterior…

A: Pituitary is one of the most important endocrine glands in our body and is the master gland of the…

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: Describe the chemical properties of Follicle Stimulating Hormone

A: Introduction Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a glycoprotein gonadotropin secreted by the…

Q: (Endocrine physiology) Where is the integrating center located?

A: Homeostasis or homeostatic control refers to relatively stable maintenance of the internal state of…

Q: What are the Functions of Cortisol in Stress?

A: Hormones are chemical messengers and help in the growth and development of organisms. The different…

Q: Explain how the hypothalamus controls the actions of the pituitarygland.

A: Endocrine system or messenger system is the system present in the body, which are usually ductless…

Q: What are the hormonessecreted by the adrenalmedulla? What are theirrespective functions?

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers that are secreted into the blood by the glands presents in the…

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: What is the cycle of Ca and PTH from the parathyroid gland?

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that play an important role in the growth and development of…

Q: Describe the physical properties of Follicle Stimulating Hormone

A: A complex but wonderful system of communication between the brain and the ovaries of a female occurs…

Q: What are causes of primary and secondary or tertiary adrenal insufficiency? Which symptoms are…

A: Adrenal gland is composed of 3 zones:-  1) zona glomerulosa :- which secretes aldosterone. 2) zona…

Q: List the hormones of the anterior and posterior pituitary gland and their actions. What is the…

A: The pituitary gland is known as an endocrine gland and is also called hypophysis. It is known to be…

Q: Compare and contrast the structure and functions ofhypothalamic neurosecretory neurons that send…

A: Hypothalamus is the part of the brain involved in endocrine function.

Q: Define antidiuretic hormone (ADH

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands.

Q: How do the actions of the hypothalamus and the pituitarygland affect the workings of endocrine…

A: Answer: Introduction: The forebrain consists of the thalamus, the hypothalamus, cerebrum, and…

Q: How are the blood concentrations of aldosterone and cortisol regulated?

A: Aldosterone is a hormone that assists in regulating the concentration of electrolytes in the body.…

Q: What are the hormonessecreted by theadenohypophysis? What aretheir respective functions?

A: The pituitary gland is situated inside a bony cavity known as sella tursica and remain attached to…

Q: Hypothalamus Hipotalamus GNRH Anterior pituitary Pituitari anterior

A: Positive feedback loops enhance or amplify changes; whereas Negative feedbacks tend to dampen or…

Q: What is lactational amenorrhoea?

A: The female reproductive system undergoes sexual maturation in order to carry its role in the process…

Q: Why is ACTH released from the anterior pituitary gland called a tropin?

A: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by anterior…

Q: Which hormone's deficency causes diabetes mellitus?

A: Diabetes is diseases characterized by high blood sugar level in the blood. The normal blood glucose…

Q: In hormonal terms whydoes menses occur?

A: Menstruation is the periodic shedding of the inner lining of a woman's uterus through the vagina.…

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 relationship between the endocrine hypothalamus, and anterior and posterior pituitary.…

A: Ans. Hypothalamus and pituitary gland are primary endocrine gland of the human body. The pituitary…

Q: What is the posterior pituitary and why is it not considered an endocrine gland?

A: The ductless glands are also called as endocrine glands that secretes their hormones into the blood.…

Q: What types of cells are found from the parathyroid gland?

A: Parathyroid glands are four small specialized glands of the endocrine system which regulate the…