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CB7 Hormones and Coordination Flashcards

1
Q

What is a hormone?

A

A chemical messenger e.g Insulin

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2
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Where are hormones produced?

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Endocrine glands

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3
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How are hormones transported around the body?

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In the blood

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4
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What is the role of Insulin in the body?

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To control blood glucose levels?

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5
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Where is Insulin secreted from?

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The pancreas

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6
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What is the target organ of Insulin?

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The liver

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7
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What is a target organ?

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Organ that responds to a hormone

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8
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What is the endocrine system?

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A messenger system in the body that uses hormones to send information.

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What is the cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

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The pancreas does not produce enough or any Insulin.

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10
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What is the cause of Type ll Diabetes?

A

Body does not respond to insulin?

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11
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How do we treat Type 1 Diabetes?

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Inject insulin to control blood glucose levels.

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12
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How do we treat Type ll Diabetes?

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Lifestyle a s diet changes?

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13
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What happens to blood glucose levels in the body when insulin is released?

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Decrease. As glucose is converted to glycogen.

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14
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What happens to blood glucose levels in the body when food is consumed.

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Increase.

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15
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What is glucose converted into when it is stored in the liver?

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Glycogen

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16
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What is the equation to work out BMI?

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Weight/ height^2

17
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Define homeostasis

A

Homeostasis is the process that allows our body to maintain a constant internal environment. (Keep conditions the same inside body)

18
Q

How long is each menstrual cycle? (In days)

A

28

19
Q

On what day in the menstrual cycle does ovulation happen?

A

Day 14

20
Q

What effect does the hormone LH have in the menstrual cycle?

A

Stimulates egg release.

21
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What is the effect of the hormone FSH in the menstrual cycle?

A

Causes the egg to mature.

22
Q

What are the two methods of contraception?

A

Hormonal and Barrier

23
Q

Name an example of barrier method contraception

A

Condom

24
Q

What is an example of hormonal contraception?

A

The pill

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