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Hormones

Hormones

chemical substances having a specific regulatory effect on the activity of a certain organ or organs. The term was originally applied to substances secreted by various endocrine glands and transported in the bloodstream to the target organs. It is sometimes extended to include those substances that are not produced by the endocrine glands but that have similar effects.


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Human Pathology 'Multiple-Choice Questions'

... guys! Double checking my answers for my graduate pathology class! Thanks! Feel free to respond! Would love to debate on answers! 1. The following hormones are easily detectable in the systemic blood EXCEPT: a. GH b. CRH c. FSH d. Oxytocin e. TSH 2. The Drug Discovery company has developed a compound ...

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by ScrimmSphere
Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:03 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Human Pathology 'Multiple-Choice Questions'
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by Maton
Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:59 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: BAP, brassinolide, triacontanol, Amino, kelp foliar question
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... of functions, including structural roles (cytoskeleton), as catalysts (enzymes), transporter to ferry ions and molecules across membranes, and hormones to name just a few. With few exceptions, biotechnology is about understanding, modifying and ultimately exploiting proteins for new and useful ...

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by CindyHang
Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:01 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Protein structure
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receiving electromagnetism

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by jinx25
Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:33 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: receiving electromagnetism
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Can you think of an evolutionary reason for this?

... some sort of link as I have noticed it but have absolutely no idea and can only guess. As you probably know already to trigger sexual development hormones are released that are received by the pituitary gland this in turn triggers the rest, yes this is a hard one to answer I love these sort of ...

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by vk4vfx
Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:35 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Can you think of an evolutionary reason for this?
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