Hormones and Menstruation

Question 1

Hormones

Answer 1

potent signaling molecules

Question 2

What can mimic and block hormonal action

Answer 2

Drugs

Question 3

What maintains homeostasis

Answer 3

Endocrine (hormonal) Feedback

Question 4

Menstruation

Answer 4

controlled by the sequential increase and decrease of various hormones

Question 5

What is the Endocrine system composed of

Answer 5

specialized cells that form glands which secrete hormones

Question 6

What do hormones allow

Answer 6

communication between cells throughout the body by working to control and coordinate the various actions of the body

Question 7

Endocrinology

Answer 7

study of how hormones perform tasks

Question 8

______ is the other great coordinator of bodily functions

Answer 8

Hormonal system

Question 9

What does hormonal manipulation allow

Answer 9

many patients suffering from endocrine disorders to be treated

Question 10

What is an example of hormonal manipulation

Answer 10

treatment for Type 1 diabetes with insulin