Exam 1 Flashcards
The part of the adrenal gland that secretes corticoids
Adrenal cortex
The inner portion of the adrenal gland that secretes catecholamines
Adrenal medulla
Activated the adrenal cortex to secrete corticoid hormones
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
The primary mineralocorticoid secreted from the adrenal cortex that is responsible for an increase in blood pressure
Aldosterone
The exit point for unusable food substances
Anal opening
Controls such body processes as hormone balance, temperature, and width of blood vessels
Autonomic nervous system
Unnecessary muscle tension
Bracing
Part of the subcortex responsible for coordination
Cerebellum
The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions
Cerebral cortex
Released by hypothalamus and results in the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone
Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)
The primary glucocorticoid secreted from the adrenal cortex that is responsible for an increase in blood glucose
Cortisol
Part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of the emotions
Diencephalon
Comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions
Endocrine system
A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla
Epinephrine
The food pipe
Esophagus
The electrodermal response or the electrical conductance of the skin
Galvanic skin response (GSR)
The body system responsible for digestion
Gastrointestinal (GI) system
Regulate metabolism of glucose
Glucocorticoids
The production of glucose from amino acids by the liver
Gluconeogenesis
The cerebral cortex
Gray matter
The part of the brain that “sounds the alarm” that stress is present
Hippocampus
A substance found in the digestive system that helps break down food for digestion
Hydrochloric acid