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[Show more]How many lobes does the pituitary have, and what are they? - Answer-2, anterior and posterior 
What two parts compose of the adrenal glands? - Answer-The cortex (s.), cortices (pl.), and the medulla 
What is the name for chemicals secreted by the endocrine glands? - Answer-Hormones 
Where are epinep...
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Add to cartHow many lobes does the pituitary have, and what are they? - Answer-2, anterior and posterior 
What two parts compose of the adrenal glands? - Answer-The cortex (s.), cortices (pl.), and the medulla 
What is the name for chemicals secreted by the endocrine glands? - Answer-Hormones 
Where are epinep...
Anabolic hormones stimulate what? - Anabolism (building up) in target cells. 
Are hormones regulated by positive or negative feedback? - Negative feed back 
Are large or small amounts of hormones needed to get desired response? - Small amounts. 
Hormones are very potent and have long-lasting effects...
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Add to cartAnabolic hormones stimulate what? - Anabolism (building up) in target cells. 
Are hormones regulated by positive or negative feedback? - Negative feed back 
Are large or small amounts of hormones needed to get desired response? - Small amounts. 
Hormones are very potent and have long-lasting effects...
How are the anabolic properties of insulin used? - Protein synthesis, lipid synthesis/storage, 
glycogen synthesis 
In what situations would our need for ADH be reduced? - If we have increased blood volume or 
consume alcohol (alcohol inhibits ADH production) 
In what situations would someone need m...
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Add to cartHow are the anabolic properties of insulin used? - Protein synthesis, lipid synthesis/storage, 
glycogen synthesis 
In what situations would our need for ADH be reduced? - If we have increased blood volume or 
consume alcohol (alcohol inhibits ADH production) 
In what situations would someone need m...
Acinar cells - -pancreatic cell that produces enzyme-rich juice 
-it is an exocrine product 
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) aka corticotropin - anterior pituitary hormone that 
influences the activity of the adrenal cortex 
Adrenal cortex - outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroi...
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Add to cartAcinar cells - -pancreatic cell that produces enzyme-rich juice 
-it is an exocrine product 
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) aka corticotropin - anterior pituitary hormone that 
influences the activity of the adrenal cortex 
Adrenal cortex - outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroi...
acromegaly - Hypersecretion of the GH in adults which causes an overgrowth of bones in the 
hands, feet, and face 
adrenal gland - one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, 
which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and no...
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Add to cartacromegaly - Hypersecretion of the GH in adults which causes an overgrowth of bones in the 
hands, feet, and face 
adrenal gland - one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, 
which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and no...
2 categories of chemically hormones - Protein Hormones - amino-acids compounds 
Steroid Hormones - lipid-molecules from cholesterol 
2 Lobes Control - Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland is controlled Hormonally 
Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland is to controlled by Nerve Impulses 
Addison's D...
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Add to cart2 categories of chemically hormones - Protein Hormones - amino-acids compounds 
Steroid Hormones - lipid-molecules from cholesterol 
2 Lobes Control - Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland is controlled Hormonally 
Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland is to controlled by Nerve Impulses 
Addison's D...
Adrenal cortex - B 
Function: release glucocorticoids (cortisol) which raise blood glucose levels and stimulate the breakdown 
of protein; Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) which influence the kidneys to reabsorb sodium and excrete 
potassium; Sex hormones that stimulate reproductive organs and bring...
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Add to cartAdrenal cortex - B 
Function: release glucocorticoids (cortisol) which raise blood glucose levels and stimulate the breakdown 
of protein; Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) which influence the kidneys to reabsorb sodium and excrete 
potassium; Sex hormones that stimulate reproductive organs and bring...
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