Flashcard 2

Question 1

paracrine chemical example

Answer 1

histamine

Question 2

laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding advantages

Answer 2

• not as invasive
• adjustable
• reversible
• relatively minor procedure

Question 3

3 factors physiology of growth is affected by

Answer 3

• genetics
• GH
• nutrition

Question 4

impotence

Answer 4

inability to gain an erection

Question 5

symptoms associated with somatostatin secreting pancreatic tumours

Answer 5

symptoms of diabetes which will disappear when tumour is removed

Question 6

2 main endocrine hormones produced @ pancreas

Answer 6

• insulin

- glucagon

Question 7

what transporters does liver use to uptake glucose??

Answer 7

GLUT2

Question 8

how long does tyrosine kinase receptor take to work?

Answer 8

slower, with longer lasting activity

Question 9

long loop feedback involving anterior pituitary

Answer 9

feedback from target organ

Question 10

what do alpha Is of Ls produce

Answer 10

glucagon

Question 11

glucagon

Answer 11

converts glycogen -> glucose

peptide hormone

Question 12

where is glycogen stored

Answer 12

liver and muscle

Question 13

what stimulated PTH production/ release

Answer 13

drop in calcium blood levels

Question 14

where does narrowing of blood vessels have its greatest effect

Answer 14

kidney
eye
peripheral tissues
arteries supplying nerves

Question 15

catabolic

Answer 15

break down
large-> small
release energy

Question 16

what do F Is of Ls produce?

Answer 16

pancreatic polypeptide

Question 17

permissive

Answer 17

extensive freedom of behaviour

Question 18

what stage of puberty do boys grow fast??

Answer 18

middle

Question 19

disadvantages laparoscopic gastric bypass

Answer 19

• more invasive

- malabsorptive component requires lifelong supplement

Question 20

advantages laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Answer 20

• no dumping syndrome
• no small bowel manipulation
• no foreign body

Question 21

integration centre for endocrine systems?

Answer 21

hypothalamus