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