ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS
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Chapter 17.9, Problem 27WDYL
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The primary target and tissue organ of cortisol and the effect of the hormone on each.
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Cortisol is one of the kinds of glucocorticoids. This hormone is secreted from the second (middle) layer of the adrenal cortex. The main function of this endocrine hormone is to increase the catabolism (breakdown) of the nutrients to increase the nutrient levels in the blood. This generally occurs during stress or starvation.
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS
Ch. 17.1 - Prob. 1WDYLCh. 17.1 - Prob. 2WDYLCh. 17.1 - Prob. 3WDYLCh. 17.2 - Prob. 4WDYLCh. 17.2 - Prob. 5WDYLCh. 17.3 - Identify which of the following hormone categories...Ch. 17.3 - What two events or processes associated with a...Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 8WDYLCh. 17.4 - Why are carrier proteins necessary for...Ch. 17.4 - What is the added benefit of a carrier protein?
Ch. 17.4 - What is the relationship of hormone synthesis to...Ch. 17.5 - Where are lipid-soluble hormone receptors located?...Ch. 17.5 - Prob. 13WDYLCh. 17.6 - How does down-regulation of cellular receptors...Ch. 17.6 - What effects are seen when hormones act...Ch. 17.7 - What is the anatomic connection between the...Ch. 17.7 - Prob. 17WDYLCh. 17.7 - Prob. 18WDYLCh. 17.7 - Prob. 19WDYLCh. 17.7 - Prob. 20WDYLCh. 17.8 - Prob. 21WDYLCh. 17.8 - What is the relationship of TRH, TSH, and TH in...Ch. 17.8 - What are the primary target organs/issues of TH?...Ch. 17.8 - Prob. 24WDYLCh. 17.9 - Prob. 25WDYLCh. 17.9 - Prob. 26WDYLCh. 17.9 - Prob. 27WDYLCh. 17.10 - Prob. 28WDYLCh. 17.10 - Prob. 29WDYLCh. 17.10 - Prob. 30WDYLCh. 17.10 - Prob. 31WDYLCh. 17.11 - Prob. 32WDYLCh. 17.11 - Prob. 33WDYLCh. 17.11 - Prob. 34WDYLCh. 17.11 - Prob. 35WDYLCh. 17.12 - Prob. 36WDYLCh. 17 - Prob. 1DYKBCh. 17 - This hormones primary function is to regulate...Ch. 17 - Which of the following are components of...Ch. 17 - A hormone released from the anterior pituitary is...Ch. 17 - Prob. 5DYKBCh. 17 - Prob. 6DYKBCh. 17 - Glucagon has an __________ effect to insulin on...Ch. 17 - Glucocorticoids (e.g., cortisol) are produced in...Ch. 17 - Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates the a....Ch. 17 - Prob. 10DYKBCh. 17 - Prob. 11DYKBCh. 17 - Prob. 12DYKBCh. 17 - Explain the three mechanisms used to stimulate...Ch. 17 - Identify the three chemical classes of hormones,...Ch. 17 - Describe how local hormones differ from...Ch. 17 - Explain the function of carrier proteins in...Ch. 17 - Describe how water-soluble hormones interact with...Ch. 17 - Explain how the hypothalamus oversees and controls...Ch. 17 - Explain how the hypothalamus oversees and controls...Ch. 17 - Discuss the homeostatic system involving insulin.Ch. 17 - George is a 43-year-old construction worker who...Ch. 17 - What is the best diagnostic test to determine if...Ch. 17 - Jelena is late for work and is rushing to get out...Ch. 17 - Blood samples from a young woman named Michelle...Ch. 17 - Stephen is taking a new weight-loss supplement...Ch. 17 - Prob. 1CSLCh. 17 - Prob. 2CSLCh. 17 - Henry is a well-informed patient who is interested...
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