Control Of Hormone Secretions Flashcards
1
Q
Hormone Clearance
A
Hormone must be turned off after achieving desired effect
Hormone molecules broken down in target cells/liver/kidneys
Degraded hormones excreted in bile/urine
2
Q
Negative feedback
A
Response produced by secretion of hormone is opposite of the stimulus that caused the secretion
3
Q
Releasing Factors
A
Hypothalamus secretes
Stimulate release of a hormone
4
Q
Inhibiting Factors
A
Released by hypothalamus
Slow down secretion of a hormone
