Hormonal Response to Exercise - Chap 5

Question 1

Know how a hormone works (lock and key). How does a hormone know which tissue to act upon?

Answer 1

Hormone (epinephrine) will find its receptor in the body that possesses matching stereochemistry “fit”

Activation of glycogen phosphorylase = glycogen breakdown

Question 2

What glands produce cortisol?

Answer 2

Adrenal glands

Question 3

Which glands produce growth hormone?

Answer 3

Pituitary gland

Question 4

Which glands produce catecholamines (epinephrine/norepinephrine)

Answer 4

Adrenal glands

Question 5

Which glands produce insulin?

Answer 5

Pancreas

Question 6

Which glands produce glucagon?

Answer 6

Pancreas

Question 7

How does exercise impact the secretion of hormone?

Answer 7

Gradual increase of hormones during high intensity exercise. As well as duration of exercise. (growth hormone, glucagon, cortisol)

Question 8

Describe the importance of blood glucose maintenance during exercise &
how this level is maintained.

Answer 8

Brain relies on it as its only nutrient source.

1. Liver glycogenolysis
2. Gluconeogenesis
3. Inhibit glucose entry to muscle
4. Lipolysis in muscle spares glucose use.