Endocrine System Vocab Flashcards
1
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steroid sex hormones are called
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androgens
2
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cortisol
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referred to as stress hormone, regulates carbs
3
Q
epinephrine
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rises heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
4
Q
insulin
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lowers blood sugar level
5
Q
glucagon
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stimulates liver to release stored glucose into bloodstream
6
Q
demineralization
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bone breakdown
7
Q
circadian rhythms
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24 hour clock that governs periods of wakefulness and sleepiness
8
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
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minimum rate of metabolism necessary to support function of the body at rest
