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

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A: Every hormone in our body plays a critical role and brings out different types of functions in the…

Q: Which medications can be used for functional tests with suppression of adrenocorticotrophic hormone…

A: Epinephrine is an adrenal hormone that is released during “flight or fight” response and is…

Q: The following could be used as hormones in the endocrine system and/or neurotransmitters by the…

A: The endocrine system controls the responses of the several types of glands inside our body and then…

Q: Visit this link (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/adrenalglands) to view an animation describing the…

A: The adrenal gland is otherwise known as suprarenal glands and resides just above kidneys. It serves…

Q: Indicate which of the hormones secreted by adrenal tissue are also known as:

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A: Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body , sending signals to tissues and into bloodstream.

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Q: Which of the following hormones is produced by the hypothalamus but is secreted through the…

A: The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland has axon terminals of the hypothalamic neurons. It stores…

Q: When two hormones produce a stronger effect that each would have had on its own, the effect is…

A: Hormones are the chemicals which act as intercellular messengers and are produced in very little…

Q: Which is a secondary cause of adrenal insufficiency? Hemorrhage Tuberculosis Pituitary tumors.…

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Q: Correctly label the following structures related to the parathyroid gland. Trachea Thyroid gland…

A: The throat in vertebrates is not an organ but a location of many organs. It is the region in front…

Q: Match the class of hormone with each of the following hormones or characteristic. cortisol binds to…

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Q: Which of the following endocrine structures is most superior? a- Hypothalamus, b- thyroid and…

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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: Name the different hormones secreted by adrenal cortex.

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Q: One of the hormones in the endocrine system is insulin.  Describe how it acts.

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Q: Venn diagram that compares the structure and function of the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex. If…

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Stress

Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with emotional or mental pressure. Any event or action that makes a person annoyed, furious, or nervous can trigger it. Chemical changes in the body caused by stress can cause blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate to rise.