Why is the pituitary gland called the master gland? O tis the largest gland in the body. O It regulates the work of many glands in the body. O It helps the brain master higher level thinking processes. O It controls the heart, which is the master pumping organ in the b

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A: Introduction:-  Hormones are chemical substances which are also called as chemical messenger. These…

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A: The thyroid gland produces two hormones- T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These hormones…

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A: The activity of hormones are regulated by two kinds of feedback mechanisms namely the positive…

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A: The cells inside the body communicate with each other in a proper way to maintain the stability…

Q: Afferent neurons: Are involved with involuntary actions O Are involved with voluntary actions Send…

A: Afferent neurons are sensory neurons. They are present in the sense organs. It conducts sensory…

Q: Is there a negative feedback reaction for the hormones TSH/ TRH? As in is there a reverse receptor…

A: Feedback mechanism is a physiological regulatory mechanism which makes the body to return to its…

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A: Muscle tissue is a type of tissue that is regularly involved in contraction as well as relaxation so…

Q: Many functions in the body are controlled by hormones – chemical signals that are secreted by one…

A: Calcium is a kind of mineral which is present in variety of  food items.. It is required by the body…

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A: The nervous system can be defined as the type of organ system which includes nerves, brain and…

Q: Which of these homeostatic mechanisms in the body are examplesof positive feedback, and which are…

A: Answer: Introduction: Homeostasis characteristically includes negative feedback loops which means…

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Q: In general, the single nerve fiber is receiving the stimuli from . O Surrounding neuroglial cells…

A: A neuron or a neural cell is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. It plays a…

Q: When a nerve sends a message what happens?    sodium flows out and Potassium flows in. sodium an…

A: A nerve impulse is the electric signals that transmits along the dendrites to generate a nerve…

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A: The feedback mechanism is used in regulating the balance of various physiological components in the…

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A: Rattlesnake belongs to the phylum Chordata and kingdom Animalia. It belongs to the class Reptilia.…

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A: Ependymal cells:- it is one of the glial cell found in brain. It is ciliated epithelial glial cell…

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A: The nervous system is the body’s control center and communication network. It consists of the brain,…

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A: Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by increases blood glucose levels in…

Q: Endocrine glands release O Receptors O Hormones O Neurotransmitters O Enzymes O Ligands

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A: Introduction: The neural system allows for quick point-to-point coordination of organs. The neuronal…

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A: Nervous system coordinates and controls the activities of the animals. It can be subdivided into…

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

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Q: The CNS receives information about changes affecting internal organs through sensory inputs…

A: The CNS receives information about changes affecting internal organs through sensory inputs…

Q: An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) is associated with hyperpolarization a change in sodium…

A: A temporary hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic membrane generated by negatively charged ions…

Q: What is the differencebetween the endocrine glandand the exocrine gland?

A: Glands are defined as the group of specialized cells that are able to produce or secrete the…

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A: Nervous system is command center of the body which functions to control the movements, responses to…

Q: What part of the nerve cell brings signals toward the cell body?

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Q: Which is a secondary neuroendocine organ? Adrenal medulla. Kidneys. Heart. Adipose tissue.

A: The neuroendocrine system is made up of special type of cells called neuroendocrine cells. They are…

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A: Seawater contains salt. When humans drink seawater, their cells are thus taking in water and salt.

Q: Which structure Is highlighted? O hypothalamus O thymus gland O thyrold gland O pituitary gland…

A: The brain is a part of the central nervous system and is composed of numerous neurons. It is divided…