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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Describe the functions of the following hormones: TSH, thyroxine, calcitonin, PTH, ACTH, cortisol, insulin, glucagon, hGH, ADH, epinephrine, and aldosterone.

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Step 1 Introduction on Hormones:

The control and regulation of our body function requires information and so in the multicellular organisms, this information is brought or transmitted by way of electrical signals and chemical signals. This chemical signals are known as hormones.
Hormones are chemical messengers which are secreted by glands in our body and are distributed to various organs via circulation to regulate various body functions.
They are diffused locally in extracellular fluid and are picked by blood to transport to the target organs.
Hormone producing cells are endocrine cells.

Hormonal message is received by target cells provided they have appropriate receptors to bind with it.

Hormones can be divided into 3 groups: 1. Peptides (eg. Insulin)