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What are the types of stimuli that can trigger hormone secretion?
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Humoral stimuli, neural stimuli, and hormonal stimuli.
What hormones are produced by the Adrenal Medulla?
Catecholamines like epinephrine and norepinephrine for stress response.
What are the types of hormones categorized under the endocrine system?
Amino Acid-Derived and Small Proteins, Steroids.
What is the key hormone produced by the pancreas to manage blood glucose levels?
Insulin.
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
Regulates body functions through hormones acting as chemical messengers.
Which gland produces its own hormones such as growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone?
Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
Describe the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Axis.
Helps in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance through effects on sodium, potassium, and water in the body.
Why is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis important?
Regulates cortisol, a stress hormone.
What role does the Adrenal Cortex play in hormone production?
Produces corticosteroids which regulate metabolism, immune response, and other functions.
How does the hypothalamus contribute to the endocrine system?
Regulates body temperature, hunger, moods, and the release of hormones from other glands.
How do the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands contribute to the endocrine system?
Thyroid regulates metabolism and growth, while the parathyroid regulates calcium and phosphate levels.
Which gland produces melatonin and regulates sleep patterns?
Pineal gland.
Explain the function of erythropoietin secreted by the kidneys.
Red blood cell production.
How do bones contribute to the endocrine system?
Secrete osteocalcin affecting insulin release.
What is the function of ANP and BNP produced by the heart?
Blood volume regulation.
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