Which hormone is incorrectly paired with its action?(A) oxytocin—stimulates uterine contractions duringchildbirth(B) thyroxine—inhibits metabolic processes(C) ACTH—stimulates the release of glucocorticoids by theadrenal cortex(D) melatonin—a

Q: Which hormone is realeased from ovaries ?

A: Ovaries are the female gonads and the primary female reproductive organs. They secrete hormones,…

Q: Which male sex hormone that helps maintain sexual organs ?

A: Testosterone  is the primary sex organ produced by the male and it also helps in maintaining the…

Q: What are androgens?

A: Androgens are chemical messangers.

Q: Which hormone is responsible for the differentiation of the external genitals?

A: The external genital organs will include the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, Bartholin…

Q: thickening of the endometrium?

A: The menstrual cycle is strongly linked to the endocrine system. It typically takes 28 days to…

Q: If you travel across several time zones to the east and want to use melatonin to help reset your…

A: The hormone that induces sleep is secreted by the pineal gland is known as Melatonin. In order to…

Q: What secretory cell type is found in the adrenalmedulla?a. chromaffin cellsb. neuroglial cellsc.…

A: Adrenal glands are type of endocrine glands and are present on top of both the kidneys in humans.…

Q: Name the hormones secreted by the placenta.

A: The placenta is an organ that develops in uterus during pregnancy.  The placenta is the interface…

Q: What are the functions of prolactin?

A: Prolactin is a protein hormone that is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. This hormone…

Q: What are the two hormones released from the posterior pituitary?     a. mineralocorticoid and…

A: The two hormones released from the posterior pituitary is oxyocin and vasopressin. The Posterior…

Q: How is the onset of puberty related to the endocrine system?

A: Puberty is the time in life when a boy or girl becomes sexually mature. It is a process that happens…

Q: What are the hormonesproduced by the testicles andthe ovaries?

A: Hormones are chemical substances produced by glands that are transported by the blood to the target…

Q: If you were a scientist trying to develop a male contraceptive acting on theanterior pituitary…

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

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 are the major hormones produced by the adrenal cortex? Byhe testes? By the ovaries?

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers that are produced by ductless glands. These are transported to…

Q: Which female hormone reaches its peak a week or more after ovulation?

A: Ovulation refers to the release of egg from the ovary to the fallopian tube.

Q: Name the reproductive hormone of the females.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers which helps to regulate many cellular functions. These are produced…

Q: Where is the pituitary gland?

A: The glands that secrete their secretion directly in the blood are known as endocrine glands and they…

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: What conclusion can you draw regarding the relationship between the thickness of the endometrium and…

A: Estrogen causes the lining to grow and thicken to prepare the uterus for pregnancy.

Q: Would you recommend hormone replacement therapy for individuals seeking to relieve the symptoms of…

A: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), otherwise called menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal…

Q: If a castrated male rat was injected with testosterone over several weeks, why would his prostate…

A: A castrated male rat is the one whose testicles are removed. Leydig’s cells or the interstitial…

Q: Compare and contrast the anatomical relationship ofthe anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary…

A: Endocrine glands are ductless glands and release hormones directly into the bloodstream. Examples of…

Q: Which of the following statements regarding pituitary hormones is FALSE? O Adrenocorticotropic…

A: The pituitary gland is a small pea-sized gland that plays a major role in regulating vital body…

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: What is the pineal gland?

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

Q: What are functions of hormones?

A: Endocrine system is a regulatory system of ductless glands that secrete chemical messengers called…

Q: What hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary? What effect would stalk interruption have on…

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers that are secreted by glands inside the body. They are important…

Q: State the function of prolactin.

A: Par dorsalis consists of two types of cells, i.e. Chromphobes and chromo Phil's. Chromophil cells…

Q: What are the differences between the varying gonadal hormones?

A: Gonadal hormones are steroids that interact with steroid receptors in vertebrates. These include…

Q: What is the evolutionary origin of the pineal gland of birds and mammals? Explain the pineal…

A: Endocrine glands secrete hormones, and the endocrine system is made up of them. Hormones are…

Q: A tumor in the pituitary gland can cause a woman to produce milk even when she is not pregnant. In…

A: The endocrine system in our body is responsible for the proper control, coordination, and function…

Q: What would happen to male hormone levels if the hypothalamus produced gonadotropic releasing hormone…

A: Releasing hormone and inhibiting hormone are secreted by the hypothalamus. They indirectly control…

Q: If the pituitary is so important, and if Eric is not getting replacements of hormones the pituitary…

A: Pituitary gland is often known as the master gland. The gland is responsible for the release of…

Q: Which pituitary hormone is INCORRECTLY paired with its description? O Prolactin-stimulates…

A: We are answering 1st question. for other question pls repost.   The pituitary gland is a small…

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: Name the hormone(s) and function(s) of the pineal gland.

A: Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands. Hormones are chemicals secreted by endocrine gland and…

Q: FSH and LH release from the anterior pituitary is stimulated by ________. a. TSH b. GnRH c. T3 d.…

A: The hypothalamus-pituitary complex is considered the “command center” of the endocrine system. This…

Q: What are theparathyroids? Where are theylocated and what are thehormones secreted by theseglands?

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

Q: • Name the function of each hormone listed and the structure that produces each of those hormones: o…

A: Hormones are the chemicals that are responsible for controlling and regulating the activities of…

Q: What is the evolutionary origin of the pineal gland of birds and mammals? Explain the role of the…

A: The endocrine system is composed of a collection of endocrine glands that secrete hormones. Hormones…

Sleep Physiology

Sleep is a condition of reduced muscle movement in the body. Awareness about the surroundings is reduced at the time of sleep. The body stays mildly responsive or non-responsive to external stimuli. The sleep-wake cycle is controlled by the circadian rhythm that produces a resting phase for the body.