Name two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla,and list the effects of these hormones

Q: Name the main hormones secreted by each major endocrine gland

A: The glands that lack the presence of ducts, called endocrine glands, secrete their chemical…

Q: Give the functions of adrenal and thyroxine.

A: The endocrine system is a chemical signaling system that uses blood vessels as information channels.…

Q: List two hormones that work through the cAMP secondmessenger.

A: cAMP act as a secondary messenger for intracellular signal transduction. where cAMP was synthesized…

Q: State two similarities between hormone and nerves with regard to their functions

A: Both hormones and nerves form important constituents in our body. Nerves are those bundle of fibers…

Q: Explain the difference between prostaglandins and hormones.

A: Prostaglandins are lipid compounds derived from arachidonic acids. These are physiologically active…

Q: What are the three zones of the adrenal cortex, and which hormones are produced by each zone?

A: The adrenal cortex is the outer part of the adrenal gland, and it comprises three different layers,…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the adrenal gland Distinguish between the adrenal medulla and…

A: A gland is a collection of cells found in an animal's body that produces chemicals (such as…

Q: Name a glucocorticoid, a mineralocorticoid, and a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal gland.

A: The adrenal glands are tiny endocrine glands situated on the top of both the pair of kidney. the…

Q: List 2 steroid hormones.

A: Hormones are messenger molecules secreted by the endocrine system. The endocrine glands are the…

Q: Name five additional hormone-secreting organs.

A: Hormones can be defined as the chemical messenger, which travels in the blood and reach the target…

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: Name the hormone secreted by intermediate lobe of pituitary gland.

A: Pituitary gland is a peanut-sized gland, which is known as master gland as it secretes several…

Q: The adrenal cortex releases three major types of steroid hormones:_____ ,______ , and_____. The…

A: Adrenal glands are paired endocrine glands which are present above the kidneys. The adrenal glands…

Q: What are the three zones of the outer cortex region of the adrenal gland?

A: The outer cortex region of the adrenal gland is the adrenal cortex. It is divided into three zones:…

Q: name the cells in the pancreas that secretes hormones and the function of each hormone

A: Hormones are biochemical molecules secreted directly into the blood and carried to organs and…

Q: explain the composition of the two major chemical classifications of hormones

A: Introduction: Hormones are the secretory products of ductless glands (endocrine) secreted directly…

Q: List the hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and indicate whether theyare produced by the…

A: Adrenal gland: It is found on the head(anterior most part) of both the kidneys. Adrenal gland is…

Q: List four effects of prostaglandins.

A: Prostaglandins are biomolecules that have activity similar to that of hormones. They can be isolated…

Q: The adrenal cortex is composed of three distinct layers. What are they?

A: The three distinct layers of adrenal cortex are : Zona glomerulosa Zona fasciculata Zona…

Q: List the hormones produced by the pancreas and adrenal glands,and provide a brief description of the…

A: Adrenal glands:  The adrenal glands are endocrine glands that produce a number of hormones. A pair…

Q: Tumors of the adrenal medulla, called pheochromocytomas, cause hypersecretion of catecholamines.…

A: An adrenal gland can form an uncommon, often benign (noncancerous) tumour called a pheochromocytoma.…

Q: Describe the two general mechanisms of hormone action.

A: Hormones are synthetic compounds that basically work as couriers of the body. These synthetic…

Q: Explain the three reflex mechanisms for regulating secretion of hormones

A: The ductless glands of the body, also known as the endocrine gland, synthesize and release their…

Q: Explain how the secretion of each adrenal hormone is regulated.

A: The adrenal glands are the endocrine glands which have two parts namely the adrenal cortex and…

Q: Contrast the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency and Cushing’s syndrome

A: Adrenal insufficiency/Addison's disease  It is an uncommon disorder that occurs when body does not…

Q: Explain the role of ACTH in the regulation of the adrenalcortex hormones

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Q: List two main health issues associated with hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex? Explain why such…

A: Adrenal glands are appear of triangular shaped endocrine glands. Each gland is present at the apex…

Q: SHORTLY describe why the adrenal glands could not be producing enough cortisol.

A: Adrenal or Suprarenal glands are two triangular glands located in the top of both kidneys. They…

Q: Describe the effects of the two groups of hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

A: The two groups of hormones produced by the thyroid glands are Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine…

Q: Describe the conditions that result from over- andundersecretion of pituitary hormones

A: The pituitary gland is a part of the body’s endocrine system. Structurally, it is quite small,…

Q: List the effects of over- and under-secretion of the major hormones. Describe how the hypothalamus…

A: Groups of cells that produce six internal pituitary hormones are under hypothalamic control. Unlike…

Q: Briefly compare the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla with those secreted by the adrenal…

A: The endocrine glands are ductless glands that are involved in the regulation of a number of…

Q: Describe the three layers of the adrenal cortex, and namethe hormones produced by each layer

A: The adrenal glands are two in number and are present at the superior poles of the kidneys, so also…

Q: Which are the most important anterior pituitary hormones and their actions. Identify how deficiency…

A: Endocrine system: It is system of ductless glands i.e., these glands secrets the hormone directly…

Q: Discuss the causes and symptoms of hyposecretion andhypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones.

A: The endocrine organs that produce an assortment of hormones and are situated on the two sides of the…