lecture 63 Flashcards
Endocrine system works in concert with what other system to maintain homeostasis
the nervous system
what are some of the things the endocrine system regulates/ aids with
- growth/ development
- reproduction
- blood pressure
- ion concentrations
- behavior
- aging
Hormones: most are synthesized in, and secreted by what
glands
chemical that is secreted into circulation in small amounts that will be delivered to tissues is called a what
hormone
Are all hormones synthesized/ secreted by glands?
NO! The exception is GIT hormones secreted by clusters of endocrine cells, some made in hypothalamus, placenta, kidney
Common characteristics of endocrine cells and neurons: Both secrete substances into what
blood
Common characteristics of endocrine cells and neurons: T/F Some molecules are BOTH neurotransmitters and hormones
T it depends on where is it is released
Common characteristics of endocrine cells and neurons: Mechanism of action for hormones and neurotransmitters requires a specific what
receptor
Common characteristics of endocrine cells and neurons: Similar processes of _______ of granules and _______ vesicle
exocytosis; synaptic
Common characteristics of endocrine cells and neurons: T/F Both systems may respond to same stimuli
T
Ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions
Homeostasis
Homeostasis is described as what kind of equilibrium? What does this mean?
Dynamic equilibrium; occurs constantly (as changes occur, body works to maintain uniform conditions)
Homeostasis: Involves what 3 mechanisms to restore and maintain homeostasis
Receptor, Control center, Effector
Is this receptor, control center, or effector: Receives info that something is changing
receptor
Is this receptor, control center, or effector: receives and processes information
control center
Is this receptor, control center, or effector: responds to commands of the control center (will either enhance or oppose)
effector
what is another name for the control center
Integration center
Homeostasis uses a _______________ loop
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
what does it mean to be a negative feedback loop
system responds in a way to REVERSE the direction of change (example: breathing- CO2 increases, lungs will increase activity to release more CO2)
is homeostasis maintained during illness/disease
NO
T/F Positive feedback does result in homeostasis
F; does not
what does positive feedback mean
Amplifies change in variable such as blood clotting, parturition
what are some of the pathways that alter homeostasis
- Nutrition
- toxins
- psychological
- physical
- genetic
- medical
Hormone signaling pathways: Hormone that travel a long distance in the blood is referred to as a _____________
Endocrine/telecrine
Hormone signaling pathways: a hormone that is secreted by neuron into blood
Neurocrine
Hormone signaling pathways: exerts effects ON SELF or very, very close identical cell
Autocrine
Hormone signaling pathways: close to target, usually within the same tissue, diffusion through interstitial fluid
Paracrine
T/F autocrines and paracrines enter the blood
F; not in blood