Asked by
Brooke Shewmake
on Oct 09, 2024Verified
Complex chemical that influences actions at distant sites and controls body functions
A) hormone
B) growth hormone
C) thyrotropin
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone
E) orbital decompression
F) hypothyroidism
G) hyperthyroidism
H) androgens
I) mineralocorticoids
J) glucocorticoids
Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone
A peptide hormone produced in the pituitary gland that plays a role in the production and release of melanin in the skin, influencing skin and hair pigmentation.
Thyrotropin
A hormone, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland to regulate thyroid function.
Hormone
Chemical substances produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Uncover and understand the actions and outcomes of various hormones on the body's health.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Uncover and understand the actions and outcomes of various hormones on the body's health.