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Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands or neurosecretory cells into the extracellular fluids. The secreted hormones reach the target cells through the bloodstream, and they stimulate response of other tissues or cells. Hormones bind only to specific cells based on their corresponding receptors present on the cells. Hormones act through chemical signals. They regulate growth, development, blood pressure,
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- The thyroid gland is superior to the pancreas. True or falsearrow_forwardHormone Abbreviation Gland which secretes the hormone Function Target cell Related diseases Insulin Luteinizing hormone Melatonin Norepinephrine Oxytocinarrow_forwardStudent's last name Hormones of endocrine glands Parts Organ Pituitary Pars distalis Acidophils Basophils Pars intermedia Pars nervosa Herring bodies Hormone 55 Date Stimulating Hormone Principal Functionsarrow_forward
- Describe the location and general function of the thymus.arrow_forwardA male fetus, a male baby less done 1 month old and a 60 year old man of weight 90Kg. Who has the highest concentration of Androgen in his blood and why?arrow_forwardMrs. Jackson claims she is not menstruating and reports that her breasts are producing milk, although she has never been pregnant. What hormone is being hypersecreted? Why such condition?arrow_forward
- Hormone Abbreviation Gland which secretes the hormone Function Target cell Related diseases Parathyroid hormone Progesterone Prolactin Testosterone Thymopoietinarrow_forwardName six hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.arrow_forwardA 35-year-old woman complains of a 2-month history of hoarseness of her voice and some choking while drinking liquids. She denies viral illnesses. She underwent surgery for a cold nodule of the thyroid gland 9 weeks ago. Her only medication is acetaminophen with codeine. What the relations of the thyroid gland?arrow_forward
- The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland. Set aside the fact that this term is sexist and hegemonic. Instead, consider this definition from the Merriam Webster dictionary “being a device or mechanism that controls the operation of another mechanism.” Using examples from the anterior and posterior pituitary, explain how this definition could be appropriate.arrow_forwardPlease create a diagram of the anterior and posterior pituitary glands. This could be a realistic drawing of the pituitary gland or a simple flowchart.arrow_forwardFill in the blank : The hormone secreted by the thymus is called _______________________.arrow_forward
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