Endocrine System

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Steroid hormones

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Steroid hormones pass through the cell wall and bind with receptors in the nucleus of the cell.

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Which cells secrete the hormone insulin?

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Beta Cells secrete insulin.

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The posterior pituitary

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The posterior pituitary stores and secretes antidiuretic hormone.

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Stimulates milk production in the mammary glands in female individuals

Back

Prolactin stimulates milk production.

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The hormone that triggers the development of male sexual characteristics

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Testosterone triggers the development of male sexual characteristics.

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Function of insulin

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Insulin regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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Role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system

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The hypothalamus links the nervous system to the endocrine system and regulates hormone release from the pituitary gland.

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What are tropic hormones?

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Tropic hormones are hormones that stimulate other glands to release hormones.

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Function of glucagon

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Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

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What is the role of the adrenal glands?

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The adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.