The Endocrine system

chemical messengers

All hormones are

cyclic AMP

An important second messenger in hormonal action is

polyuria

Excessive urine production which is a characteristic symptom of all forms of diabetes is

can produce complex changes in physical structure and physiological changes

Generally, the actions of hormones

pineal gland

Melatonin is the hormone produced by

composed of chains of amino acids

Peptide hormones are

target cells

Peripheral structures sensitive to the presence of hormones are called

are structurally similar to cholesterol

Steroid hormones

glucagon

The alpha cells of the pancreas produce

relies on the release of chemicals that bind to target cells

The endocrine system

hypothalamus

The highest level of endocrine control is provided by the

is involved in the "milk" let down reflex

The hormone Oxytocin

adipose tissue

The hormone leptin is secreted by the

is ideal for crisis management

The nervous system

ACTH

The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids is

LH

The pituitary hormone that promotes testosterone release in males and ovulation in females is

ADH and oxytocin

The posterior pituitary gland secretes

oxytocin

The posterior pituitary gland secretes

tyrosine

Thyroid hormones are derived from the amino acid

second messenger appears in the cytoplasm

When a protein or a peptide hormone binds to receptors on the surface of a cell

peptide hormones

Which of the following hormones bind to membrane receptors and activate G-proteins?

melatonin

Which of the following hormones is an amino acid derrivative?

inhibin

Which of the following hormones is/are produced by both the testes and the ovaries

follicle-stimulating hormone

Which of the following primarily targets the gonads?

can alter rate of mRNA transcription

Which statement is true regarding steroid hormones