Chapter 4

Question 1

Main Endocrine Glands

Answer 1

Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Heart, Liver, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, Kidneys, Ovaries/Testies

Question 2

Categories of Hormones

Answer 2

Steroids, Polypeptides, Amines

Question 3

Hormone Receptors Less Effective When

Answer 3

Physiological affected function closer to genetic max, chronic resting hormone level (disease/drug)

Question 4

Hormonal Change in Peripheral Blood

Answer 4

Shift in fluid volumes
Rate of tissue clearance
Degradation of hormones
Pooling of venous blood
Hormone interaction w binding proteins

Question 5

Adaptations to Endocrine System

Answer 5

Levels of hormones synthesized/stored
Transportation of binding proteins and hormones
Time required for hormones to clear liver
Degradation level over time
Amount of blood to tissue fluid
Number of receptors in tissue

Question 6

Increasing Testosterone

Answer 6

2+ years training
Heavy Resistance (85-95%)
Short Rest
High Volume
Large Muscle Groups

Question 7

Increasing HGH

Answer 7

3 x 10
1 min or less rest
Carbs/Protein before and after

Question 8

Optimizing Adrenal Hormone Responses

Answer 8

High Volumes
Short Rest
Large Muscle groups
Program Variation