Discuss the structure of the posterior pituitary, and describe the effects of the two hormones it releases.

Q: Explain the difference between the way in which thehypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary…

A: Hypothalamus performs a variety of functions. Different types of nuclei are present in the…

Q: dentify the hormones in the anterior pituitary gland and describe the stimulus for their release,…

A: There are two major systems in the body that regulate all the physiological activities, namely the…

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: Briefly explain the effect of a primary endocrine disorder on both the hypothalamus and the…

A: The hypothalamus-pituitary complex  is known as the command center of the endocrine  system. This…

Q: Explain how the hypothalamus regulates the posterior and anterior pituitary glands.

A: The pituitary gland also called the hypophysis is located at the inferior of the brain, the…

Q: List two hormones released by the posterior pituitary andsix produced by the anterior pituitary.

A: Endocrine and exocrine are 2 types of gland present in human body. Hormones are chemicals secreted…

Q: Name the hormones the adrenal medulla secretes.

A: A hormone is a chemical messenger that is secreted or released into the blood by the specific organ…

Q: Identify the hormones of the adrenal medulla, as well as the categories of corticosteroid hormones…

A: Adrenal glands are small structures attached to the top of each kidney. The human body possesses two…

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: List the factors that influence the anterior pituitary gland cells that secrete prolactin?

A: The anterior pituitary is the front portion of the pituitary gland which is a small gland. It is…

Q: Explain the Role of “Nonsequence” Hormones on the Hypothalamus and Anterior Pituitary Gland?

A: The hormones released by hypothalamus are known to control the secretions of the hormones released…

Q: List the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary, andprovide a function for each.

A: Hormones are chemicals that circulate in the blood and spread in the body through signals to…

Q: Describe the stimulus for release, the target tissue, and the functional ffect of each hormone…

A: The pituitary gland is located in the sella turcica of sphenoid bones and is attached to the…

Q: Describe the normal function of the anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary gland and the…

A: The pituitary gland is an important component of the endocrine system. It is a small endocrine gland…

Q: Describe the location and structure of the pineal gland, identify the hormone, target tissues, and…

A: The physiological activities of the body are regulated by the interaction of two systems, namely -…

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: Name the different hormones secreted by adrenal cortex.

A: The adrenal cortex is the outermost most layer present on the adrenal gland that is located on the…

Q: Name the hormones released by the Posterior Pituitary gland and their actions.

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers of our body that circulates in the blood stream and transmit…

Q: Briefly contrast hypothalamic control of the anteriorpituitary with its control of the posterior…

A: The hypothalamus is the master gland of the endocrine system, and it regulates the production and…

Q: Describe how the hypothalamus regulates hormonesecretion from the pituitary gland.

A: The hypothalamus is found on the undersurface of the brain, below the thalamus region and above the…

Q: Describe how the hypothalamus produces the posteriorpituitary hormones.

A: The pituitary gland is a tiny, bean-shaped gland placed at the floor of your brain,  behind your…

Q: Describe the sympathetic function of the adrenal medulla

A: Adrenal glands are also called suprarenal glands. These are a pair of glands that are located on the…

Q: Explain how the hypothalamus controls the actions of the pituitarygland.

A: Endocrine system or messenger system is the system present in the body, which are usually ductless…

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

A: The chemical coordination in the animals takes place by endocrine glands. The secretion from these…

Q: Discuss the significance of the anterior lobe of the pituitary and its major hormone secretion.

A: The anterior pituitary is originated from the digestive tract in the embryo and it migrates toward…

Q: Discuss the significance of the posterior lobe of the pituitary and its major hormone secretion.

A: Posterior pituitary is not a gland.It is generally a collection of axonal projections of…