Thrombopoietin is the primary regulator of normal platelet production. TPO is a 94 kD protein primarily made in the liver and secreted into the circulation; there is no storage form. Where are thrombocytes produced? Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stopRead More →
A steroid hormone such as estrogen is made of lipids. It is fat soluble, so it can diffuse across a target cell’s plasma membrane, which is also made of lipids. Once inside the cell, a steroid hormone binds with receptor proteins in the cytoplasm. Is testosterone and estrogen a steroid?Read More →
The hormones like gibberellin, abscisic acid, and ethylene indirectly induce the developmental response in cultures. The requirement of these hormones in the culturing procedures depends on the type of explant and species to be cultured. Which is indispensable in callus culture? Cytokinin prevents the breakdown of chlorophyll, proteins and nucleicRead More →
The alpha subunit is common to all glycoproteins including TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin hormone). The relationship between FSH and LH hormones is responsible for the process that induces follicular development, rupture, release, and endometrial reception or shedding. Which hormone causes release of ovum? Leutinizing hormone (LH),Read More →
Gibberellins (GAs) are plant hormones that regulate various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, dormancy, flowering, flower development, and leaf and fruit senescence. GAs are one of the longest-known classes of plant hormone. What is the main function of gibberellin hormone? What is the main function of gibberellins? Gibberellins areRead More →
Prolactin is the key hormone of lactation and seems to be the single most important galactopoietic hormone. Which hormone responsible for formation of alveoli? Prolactin hormone responsible for the milk formation in alveoli of mammary gland. It is secreted during the birth of a child. Which hormone is required forRead More →
And in some cases, relying on melatonin could simply mask another problem. For example, sleeplessness could signal a hormonal imbalance, a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, or a sleep disorder, like sleep apnea. If left untreated, these issues could worsen or possibly lead to complications. What isRead More →
Estrogen. Estrogen is one of the key female sex hormones, but men have estrogen too. … Progesterone. … Testosterone. … Insulin. … Cortisol. … Growth Hormone. … Adrenaline. … Thyroid Hormones. What are the 7 hormones of the hypothalamus? The hormones produced in the hypothalamus are corticotrophin-releasing hormone, dopamine, growthRead More →
LH plays an important role in sexual development and functioning. In women, LH helps control the menstrual cycle. It also triggers the release of an egg from the ovary. This is known as ovulation. Does progesterone induce ovulation? Despite these and other well documented evidences pointing to progesterone as theRead More →
ACTH is produced in the pituitary gland, its production stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal gland. Where is corticotropin synthesized? ACTH is the 39-amino-acid product of proopiomelanocortin (POMC), which is principally synthesized in anterior pituitary corticotrophs, neurons of the mediobasal hypothalamus, and skin melanocytes. Is corticotropinRead More →