Endemic goiter is not really the result of a malfunctioning chyroid gland. What does cause it?

Q: In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce enough T3 or T4. As a result, target cells…

A: It is required to identify the example for the case of hypothyroidism; the thyroid gland does not…

Q: Which of the following target tissues CANNOT produce steroidal hormones

A: The steroid hormones are the hormone which is categorized under the catogory called steroids. It is…

Q: What is a goiter? What isendemic goiter? How is thisproblem socially solved?

A: Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions occurring in the body that are involved in…

Q: Identify the glands that secrete the following hormones: TSH, thyroxine, calcitonin, PTH, ACTH,…

A: Introduction: The  chemical messengers which gets released into the bloodstream directly are…

Q: The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland. Set aside the fact that this term is…

A: The pituitary gland is a peanut-sized gland situated at the bottom of the brain in a bony structure…

Q: What general name identifies cells that respond to a specifichormone?

A: Hormones are the chemical messenger which are synthesized by the endocrine glands. Based upon their…

Q: List the components of a simple endocrine reflex.

A: In the human body, there are various aspects like blood and sugar levels, pH, blood pressure, sleep…

Q: Explain the basis of the fact that nervous control is rapid but of short-duration, whereas hormonal…

A: The human body is a complex system of organs and organ systems. These organs systems are formed from…

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: Fill in the blanks: The outer part of the adrenal gland is the ___________, which secretes…

A: The adrenal gland is also called as suprarenal gland. This gland is responsible for secreting a…

Q: The catecholamines are released directly from axon terminals within the adrenal medulla during the…

A: The functioning of the human body is complex and it requires the coordinated action of many organ…

Q: Which of the following target tissues is incapable of producing steroidal hormones? 1)  Testis 2)…

A: Steroidal Hormones: A steroid hormone is a steroid that has hormone-like properties. Two groups of…

Q: Which endocrine organs are actually mixed (endocrine and exocrine) glands? Which are purely…

A: The gland is referred to as the organ present in the body of humans principally responsible for…

Q: In hypothyroidism resulting from panhypopituitarism, a goiter does not develop. Explain why.

A: Introduction : The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland found in the lower front of…

Q: A peripheral gland that produces the peripheral hormone is surgically removed. Which of the…

A: The endocrine system contains ductless glands known as endocrine glands that secrete hormones, which…

Q: Hormones can be released into the blood ... a) ... in large quantities in response to stimuli. b)…

A: Ans- A  Explanation- Hormones are the molecules that are released from the endocrine glands into the…

Q: Explain how light affects the function of the pineal gland. What is the relationship between pineal…

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Q: Compare and contrast the anterior and posterior pituitary glands. a) Explain how these glands…

A: In the human body, several glands are involved in producing different hormones for specified…

Q: Priyanka is experimenting with new methods of studying and has recently started listening to lecture…

A: Learning is the process of knowing something new; it can be a new language, a new skill, a new game,…

Q: In Graves' disease, the body attacks the thyroid gland tissue and causes it to overproduce thyroid…

A: Introduction: The thyroid gland contains many follicles or acini of between 50 and 500 micrometers…

Q: What are two benefits of having a portal system connect the median eminence of the hypothalamus and…

A: Hormones can be referred to as those chemical substances that are secreted by the endocrine glands,…

Q: An area called the diencephalon includes the thalamus, which serves as an integrating center for…

A: Endocrine glands are the glands which produce hormones. Hormones are the chemical messenger which…

Q: : A tropic hormone always increases the size of an endocrine gland.  #2: Spontaneous action…

A: Tropic hormones are type of hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of pituitary gland that acts on…

Q: The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland. Set aside the fact that this term is…

A: The pituitary gland is a small gland near lower area of the brain that is about the size of a…

Q: Name the connection between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland. What does it consist…

A: Pituitary gland is an endocrine gland that mainly consists of two lobes called anterior and…

Q: Name three anterior lobe hormones that have reproductive functions and three that have…

A: The human endocrine system is one of the major body systems that is responsible for controlling the…

Q: Sex hormone secretion is governed by a negative feedback loop to the hypothalamus and pituitary,…

A: When the hypothalamus of the male body senses need of testosterone, it starts secreting…

Q: hoose an appropriate magnification. Label a) Follicles, b) Colloid, c) Follicular epithelial cells,…

A: In vertebrates, the thyroid, sometimes known as the thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland. It is…

Q: Pick up the incorrect statement(s) 1) Adrenal cortex is not vital for survival and may be removed…

A: Introduction: The adrenal glands, also described as suprarenal glands, are tiny, triangular-shaped…

Q: There is a significant difference between the lobes of the pituitary gland. Select ALL that apply,…

A: The pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis, is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base…

Q: Which of the following statements is the first step in the synthesis and secretion of T3 and T4? a)…

A: The endocrine system is a complex network system of organs called glands in humans. These glands are…

Q: Select the correct statement regarding antidiuretic hormone ( ADH) A) it is stored and released by…

A: Antidiuretic hormone plays a vital role in the regulation of water content in the body by decreasing…

Q: The _____ effects of a hormone occur prenatally and/or shortly after birth. They affect the…

A: The terms "activating," "orienting," and "organizing" are often used in the context of the effects…

Q: Which of the following statements is not true about neurohypophysis? Select one: O a. It stores and…

A: Brain is the complex biological organ that regulates thoughts, behavior, physical activities, and…

Q: Joe works the night shift at the hospital and has had trouble sleeping. His doctor suggested taking…

A: Sleep has traditionally been divided into categories, awake, light, sleep, and random eye moment…

Q: There are large endocrinocytes in the wall of the follicles and in the interfollicular layers of the…

A: A important hormone gland, the thyroid gland is important for the growth, development, and…

Q: How does the hypothalamus influence the posterior and anterior lobes of the pituitary gland? Select…

A: There are two lobes in the pituitary gland: 1) Anterior lobes: These lobes possess endocrine cells…

Q: A person is experiencing dehydration due to diminished ability of kidneys to conserve water leading…

A: A person is experiencing dehydration due to diminished ability of kidneys to conserve water leading…

Q: Which hormone is produced by the zona reticularis? Androgenic steroids and mineralocorticoids.…

A: Zona reticularis is the innermost layer of adrenal cortex and is in a sandwiched position between…

Q: Which one of the following statements about T3 is FALSE? 1)  It is thought to be the most active…

A: The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the front of the throat. It releases…

Q: The pancreas secretes insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream, which is an…

A: Pancreas is a gland organ (both gland and organ) that forms a part of digestive system. It is flat…

Q: Endemic goiter is not really the result of a malfunctioning thyroid gland. What does cause it?

A: Goiter is the term that describes the increase in size of the thyroid gland. Endemic goiter occurs…

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…