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CH 17 Endocrine Part 1 Flashcards

CH 18

1
Q

The endocrine system transmits hormones through?

A

Blood

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2
Q

Is endocrine system local or widespread?

A

Widespread

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3
Q

When does hormonal stimulation release a hormone?

A

In response to another hormone

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4
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When does humoral stimulation release a hormone?

A

In response to changes to nutrient levels or ions in the blood

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5
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When does nervous system stimulation release a hormone?

A

In response to stimulation to the nervous sytstem

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6
Q

In humoral stimulation what is in charge of controlling blood glucose levels?

A

Pancreas

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7
Q

Steroids are what type of molecules?

A

Lipid-soluble

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8
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What is a biogenic amine?

A

Modified amino acid

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9
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Are biogenic amines water soluble?

A

Yes, except TH (thyroid hormone)

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10
Q

What are proteins made of?

A

Water soluble chains of amino acids

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11
Q

How do lipid soluble hormones move in blood?

A

Use carrier molecules

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12
Q

When is glucagon released?

A

When blood sugar is low

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13
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Where is glucagon released?

A

Pancreas

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14
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When is oxytocin released?

A

During labor and delivery

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15
Q

Where is oxytocin released?

A

Posterior pituitary gland

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16
Q

What is up regulation?

A

Cells are given more receptors due to low hormone levels

17
Q

What is down regulation?

A

Cells reduce receptors due to high hormone levels

18
Q

What hormones are found in the posterior pituitary gland?

A
  1. Oxytocin

2. ADH

19
Q

Functions or oxytocin? ***

A
  1. Cause uterus to contract
  2. Cause mammary glands to produce milk
  3. Love hormone
20
Q

Where are the hormone in the pituitary gland made?

A

Hypothalamus

21
Q

What is the function of ADH (vasopressin)? ***

A
  1. Decrease urine production
  2. Stimulate thirst
  3. Constricts blood vessels

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