Describe the actions of two neurohypophyseal hormones. What are the effects of undersecretion or oversecrecion?

Q: Explain some causes of hormone hyposecretion, and giveexamples. Do the same for hypersecretion.

A: The hormones are chemical messengers present in the human body which plays a crucial role in various…

Q: Briefly explain the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system.

A: Introduction: The master center of the human body's endocrine system is the hypothalamus, as it is…

Q: what are the major effects of parathyroid hormone?

A: Parathyroid hormone is a peptide hormone that is released from the gland lying in the neck behind…

Q: What could be the cause of a hyperactive thyroid gland? What would be the effects of hypo or…

A: The primary function of the thyroid gland is to regulate the metabolic functions in the body. This…

Q: Identify the site of release, stimulus for release, and the predominant action of the following…

A: Hormones are the messenger molecules that act like signaling chemicals in the body. These are…

Q: Describe the permissive effects of cortisol and the effects that occur when plasma cortisol…

A: Cortisol is a steroidal hormone also known as glucocorticoid, and it is secreted by the adrenal…

Q: Explain the mechanism of action of steroid hormones and thyroxine.

A: Introduction  Hormones are the chemical compounds crucial for life. Chemically they can be either…

Q: State the effects of thyroid hormones on growth.

A: Introduction Thyroid gland is an important gland which controls the metabolic rate and calcium and…

Q: Describe the actions of the hormone that the parathyroidglands secrete and its contribution to…

A: The parathyroid glands are small pea-sized glands located in the neck just behind the…

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: Describe the principal functions of the two major groups of adreno-cortical steroids, the…

A: The adrenal cortex that forms the outer layer of the adrenal gland produces polycyclic steroid…

Q: Describe the source of specificity of the endocrine system.

A: In the endocrine system, an endocrine gland is the ductless glands releasing some compounds into the…

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 is the physiological  explanation for the negative effects of prolonged stress on health? Talk…

A: Stress is any emotional or mental tension, strain or pressure that may arise because of any of the…

Q: Describe the effects produced by an increase in cortisolsecretion. Starting with the hypothalamus,…

A: Cortisol, while commonly regarded as the stress hormone of the body, has a range of effects in the…

Q: What are the differences among permissive effects, synergistic effects, and antagonistic effects of…

A: Answer: Introduction: Hormones means a chemical which transmits in body organs. Hormones are acts as…

Q: Explain the relationship between parathyroid hormone andcalcium and their changes with various…

A: Parathyroid hormone is secreted from four parathyroid glands, which are small glands in the neck,…

Q: What are the serious adverse effects of glucocorticoids?

A: Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands, which are located on…

Q: Describe the locations, functions, and hormones of the thyroid gland and parathyroid

A: In human body , there are two types of glands . These are :- A ) Endocrine gland  B ) Exocrine gland…

Q: Explain the types of information that are necessary tounderstand endocrine function.

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

Q: Describe the hypothalamohypophyseal portal system.

A: hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system is the collection of NEURONS, lots of NERVE FIBERS, endocrine…

Q: How is secretion of parathyroid hormone regulated?

A: Homeostasis means maintaining a stable environment to carry out the physiological processes inside…

Q: explain some general causes and examples of hormonehyposecretion and hypersecretion;

A: The chemical secretions of the endocrine glands that function as messengers are called hormones.…

Q: What is a hormone? What is the function of a hormone? How is the presence of a hormone detected by…

A: Introduction: The living body has a surprising correspondence framework to arrange its natural…

Q: What conditions cause hyperthyroidism? Describe theeffects of hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.

A: Endocrine glands are ductless glands of the endocrine system. It secretes its products, hormones…

Q: How can primary and secondary endocrine disorders be differentiated?

A: Animal physiology is the systematic study of the supporting features, roles, and processes of…

Q: Describe the three most common types of endocrine pathologies

A: Hormones are vital for growth and development . Endocrine system is the system which produce…

Q: Describe the location and structure of the parathyroid glands.

A: The parathyroid gland is one of the endocrine glands of the body that secrete a parathyroid hormone…

Q: What are the effects on the hormone system of taking high doses of steroids (ie, Prednisone)…

A: Testosterone, the main male hormone, is linked to anabolic steroids. Abuse of this hormone may have…

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: Name the two types of cells found in the parathyroid gland and what cell type is in the endocrine…

A: Two types of cells that are found in parathyroid gland :- 1. Chief cells: The main cells deal with…

Q: Distinguish between paracrine and endocrine effects.

A: All cells receive and respond to signals from their surroundings. This is accomplished by a variety…

Q: How is secretion of antidiuretic hormone controlled?

A: Antidiuretic hormone is also known as Arginine vasopressin. The antidiuretic hormone works by…

Q: How does hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) affects the body?

A: INTRODUCTION Growth Hormone is also known as somatotropin .It is a very important hormone as it…