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Why is it important for hormones to act at low concentrations and be degraded quickly?


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Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate many bodily functions.

Glucagon

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Progesterone

A hormone produced mainly by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex involved in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune system regulation.

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