Anatomy and Physiology - Connect Update
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Chapter 17.2, Problem 3WDYL
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The major endocrine organs in the human body and the organs that have another primary function and contain endocrine cells.
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The endocrine system is involved in the secretion of hormones in blood and their transportation to their respective organs or tissues. It correlates to other body cells through the production of hormones. Endocrine glands are made up of epithelial tissues which cause the release and production of hormones. An endocrine organ is an organ that releases and produces hormones.
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Ch. 17.1 - How does the endocrine system differ from the...Ch. 17.1 - Diabetes mellitus is noted by sustained high blood...Ch. 17.2 - Prob. 3WDYLCh. 17.2 - Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the...Ch. 17.3 - Identify which of the following hormone categories...Ch. 17.3 - What two events or processes associated with a...Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 7WDYLCh. 17.4 - Why are carrier proteins necessary for...Ch. 17.4 - What is the added benefit of a carrier protein?Ch. 17.4 - What is the relationship of hormone synthesis to...
Ch. 17.5 - Where are lipid-soluble hormone receptors located?...Ch. 17.5 - Prob. 12WDYLCh. 17.6 - How does down-regulation of cellular receptors...Ch. 17.6 - What effects are seen when hormones act...Ch. 17.7 - What is the anatomic connection between the...Ch. 17.7 - Prob. 16WDYLCh. 17.7 - Prob. 17WDYLCh. 17.8 - Prob. 18WDYLCh. 17.8 - Prob. 19WDYLCh. 17.8 - What is the relationship of TRH, TSH, and TH in...Ch. 17.8 - What are the primary target organs/issues of TH?...Ch. 17.8 - Prob. 22WDYLCh. 17.8 - What are the primary target organs/tissues of...Ch. 17.9 - Why is the pancreas considered both an exocrine...Ch. 17.9 - Is the stimulus for insulin and glucagon release...Ch. 17.9 - What is the stimulus, receptor, control center,...Ch. 17.9 - Which of these hormones causes release of glucose...Ch. 17.10 - How do melatonin levels change throughout the day?Ch. 17.10 - What is the primary hormone released from the...Ch. 17.10 - Prob. 30WDYLCh. 17.10 - Prob. 31WDYLCh. 17.11 - What general changes occur to the ability of...Ch. 17 - Prob. 1DYKBCh. 17 - This hormones primary function is to regulate...Ch. 17 - Which of the following are components of...Ch. 17 - A hormone released from the anterior pituitary is...Ch. 17 - The action of water-soluble hormones may include...Ch. 17 - Prob. 6DYKBCh. 17 - Glucagon has an __________ effect to insulin on...Ch. 17 - Glucocorticoids (e.g., cortisol) are produced in...Ch. 17 - Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates the a....Ch. 17 - All of the following hormones are released from...Ch. 17 - Prob. 11DYKBCh. 17 - Prob. 12DYKBCh. 17 - Explain the three mechanisms used to stimulate...Ch. 17 - Identify the three chemical classes of hormones,...Ch. 17 - Describe how local hormones differ from...Ch. 17 - Explain the function of carrier proteins in...Ch. 17 - Describe how water-soluble hormones interact with...Ch. 17 - Explain how the hypothalamus oversees and controls...Ch. 17 - Explain how the hypothalamus oversees and controls...Ch. 17 - Discuss the homeostatic system involving insulin.Ch. 17 - George is a 43-year-old construction worker who...Ch. 17 - What is the best diagnostic test to determine if...Ch. 17 - Jelena is late for work and is rushing to get out...Ch. 17 - Blood samples from a young woman named Michelle...Ch. 17 - Stephen is taking a new weight-loss supplement...Ch. 17 - Prob. 1CSLCh. 17 - Prob. 2CSLCh. 17 - Henry is a well-informed patient who is interested...
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