Describe a "Day in the Life of a growth hormone" Where is the hormone produced? How...

Describe a "Day in the Life of a growth hormone"

Where is the hormone produced? How is it transported around the body? What is it used for? What happens if there is too little or too much of the hormone? Is this a hormone that someone might take supplements to boost the amount of hormone in their body - and if so, why?

Solutions

Expert Solution

gladiator answered 1 year ago

Next > < Previous

Related Solutions

Pick one hormone and discuss where it is produced; name the organ and the specific cells...

Pick one hormone and discuss where it is produced; name the organ and the specific cells which produce that hormone. What is the target organ? Is there a disease associated with hypo- or hyper- production of that hormone? In your response to others, identify some typical signs and symptoms of a hypo- or hyper- hormone condition of that hormone.

Describe the cellular effects (where and how) antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone act on and signal...

Describe the cellular effects (where and how) antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone act on and signal the collecting duct and, finally, give a physiological example of what triggers the production of ADH and aldosterone (6 marks

1. How does growth hormone act on target tissues?

Identify the gland that secretes growth hormone, identify 3 targets of growth hormone, identify 3 specific...

Identify the gland that secretes growth hormone, identify 3 targets of growth hormone, identify 3 specific effects of growth hormone, and explain why these effects occur considering the ultimate effect of growth hormone.

4. Where are steroid hormone receptors generally located and where do they bind the steroid hormone...

4. Where are steroid hormone receptors generally located and where do they bind the steroid hormone once it enters a cell? a. They are located at the cell surface and bind steroids outside the cell b. They are located in the cytoplasm and bind steroids in the cytoplasm c. They are located in the cytoplasm but bind steroids within a nucleus after the steroid triggers the receptor translocation d. They are located in the cell plasma membrane and bind steroids...

HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE 1. Describe the ligand and any external receptors that bind to the ligand....

HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE 1. Describe the ligand and any external receptors that bind to the ligand. If signaling can occur without an external ligand, explain how this can occur. 2. Describe how the signal is translocated from the exterior of the cell to the interior of the cell. Be sure to describe the specific activity of the receptor in initiating the intracellular signal. 3. Describe the propagation of the signal within the cell from the membrane receptor to the point...

Describe life in the universe. What will it look like and how and where can we...

Describe life in the universe. What will it look like and how and where can we find it? This is a complex question with a complex answer, so be sure you consider both the solar system and the universe as a whole

Which of the following is a mediator of growth hormone action?

Which of the following is a mediator of growth hormone action? Select one: Somatomammotropin somatostatin somatotropin somatomedin

Give 1 case study for Growth hormone and 1 case study for ACTH hormone, and explain...

Give 1 case study for Growth hormone and 1 case study for ACTH hormone, and explain each diagnosis as well as how it should be manage.

Because Growth Hormone _, inhibition involves a(n) ___. A. is a tropic hormone ; negative feed-back-loop...

Because Growth Hormone _______, inhibition involves a(n) _________. A. is a tropic hormone ; negative feed-back-loop B. acts on an endocrine gland ; positive feed-back loop C. is not a tropic hormone ; Inhibitory Hormone (IH) D. is not a tropic hormone ; negative feed-back loop E. is a Releasing Hormone ; negative feed-back loop

Subjects