Endocrine System Flashcards
What is the endocrine system?
A network of trafficking information
Secretes hormones that travel via BLOOD.
Network of glands scattered thorough out body
Steroid hormones are?
Can pass through cell membranes as they are fat soluable
Formed from cholesterol
Non steroid hormones do not need receptors to cross cell membrane
True or false?
FALSE
Insulin concentration increases during exercise to facilitate the use of glucose for energy protection True or false?
FALSE
Growth hormone increases during exercise and facilitated energy production.
True or false??
TRUE
Components of Antidouretic hormone:
ADH…
1.Secreted by posterior pituitary gland
2 Reduces urine output during exercise to minimize fluid loss
- Is secreted when the body is getting dehydrated during exercise.
When dehydrated during exercise the body…
Produces from kidneys
Then leads to secretion of angiotensin and aldosterone which in turn increases sodium reabsorption lm kidneys minimizing fluid loss.
Whit is IL-6?
The predominant Myokine.
Has systematic Effects on liver, adipose tissue and immune system.
Exercise produces Mykonos that block the effect of adipokines on development of chronic disease.
True or false ??
TRUE
The innate immune system comprises of:
- Macrophages
- Natural killer cels
3 Dendrites