Chapter 18: Endocrine System Flashcards
The posterior lobe of the petuitary is also known as the _______.
neurohypophysis
The anterior lobe of the pituitary is also known as the _______.
adenohypophysis
Two hormones that have opposing effects are called _______.
antagonist
Two hormones that have additive effects are called _______.
synergist
Peripheral cells that respond to a hormone are called _______.
target cells
The hormone that dominates the alarm phase of the stress response is _______.
epinephrine
The endocrine system regulates physiological processes through binding of hormones to _______ on target cells.
receptors
The outer layer of the suprarenal gland is the _______.
suprarenal cortex
The inner portion of the suprarenal gland is the _______.
suprarenal medulla
Increased aggressive and assertive behavior is associated with an increase in which of these hormones?
sex hormones
What associated hormone targets the kidneys?
EPO
What associated hormone(s) targets the heart?
ANP/BNP
What associated hormone targets the testes?
Androgens
What associated hormone targets the ovaries?
Estrogens
What associated hormone targets the intestines?
Gastrin
