Master Chapter 4 & 9 Hormones & Wellness

Question 1

What is a hormone receptor?

Answer 1

Structure on the cell membrane that receives and accepts hormones

Question 2

Glands with ducts that chemicals move through

Answer 2

sudoriferous glands

Question 3

This consists of ductless glands that secrete hormones

Answer 3

Endocrine System

Question 4

Where would you find the pituitary gland?

Answer 4

Center of the head

Question 5

Which type of hormone causes other glands to make hormones

Answer 5

Trophic hormones

Question 6

What gland links the nervous system and endocrine system?

Answer 6

Hypothalamus

Question 7

What is your circadian rhythm?

Answer 7

Daily biochemical patterns of the body

Question 8

1 major symptom of thyrotoxicosis

Answer 8

Hand Tremors

Question 9

What hormone is secreted during times of stress?

Answer 9

Adrenaline

Question 10

What hormones helps regulate blood sugar

Answer 10

glucocorticoids

Question 11

Cushings syndrome can be caused by excess use of what type of medication?

Answer 11

hydrocortisone

Question 12

Where is insulin manufactured?

Answer 12

Islets of langerhans in the pancreas

Question 13

Factors that may increase your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 13

Family history, chronic obesity, ethnic background, poor diet

Question 14

Does the risk of skin related fungal infections increase or decrease for people with Diabetes?

Answer 14

Increases

Question 15

Where are T cells produced?

Answer 15

Thymus

Question 16

Hormone that gives female characteristics

Answer 16

Estrogen

Question 17

How does the hormone relaxin aid in child birth

Answer 17

relaxes the pelvic opening

Question 18

What age do sex glands begin to function

Answer 18

12-14

Question 19

The part of the face that develops visible pores first

Answer 19

nose

Question 20

A product that may help to decrease the appearance of keratosis pilaris

Answer 20

gommage or gentle scrubs, gentle glycolic producs

Question 21

What is the length of the menstrual cycle

Answer 21

27-30 days

Question 22

Which phase of the menstrual cycle has the highest level of estrogen

Answer 22

Phase 3

Question 23

What provides nutrition for the embryo during fetal development

Answer 23

trophoblasts

Question 24

What is melasma

Answer 24

hormonal related hyperpigmentation that resembles a mask across the face

Question 25

What is striae distensae

Answer 25

stretch marks

Question 26

Things to consider when treating someone who is pregnant

Answer 26

avoid waxing, facial machines or electricity based services, avoid AHA and BHA and retinoids, elevate the clients head/upper body during treatment or perform side lying treatments

Question 27

When do acne flare ups usually occur during the menstrual cycle?

Answer 27

7-10 days before menses

Question 28

What can help reduce acne flare ups

Answer 28

using a follicular exfoliant (physical and/or chemical) on a regular basis

Question 29

What skin problem is associated with birth control pills

Answer 29

Acne

Question 30

When do ovaries stop releasing eggs

Answer 30

menopause

Question 31

If women loose their ovaries early in life, they have a greater risk of developing this condition

Answer 31

osteoporosis

Question 32

Antidepressants can help menopausal women with this symptom

Answer 32

hot flashes

Question 33

What eating disorder may cause hormonal fluctuation and irregular menstrual cycles

Answer 33

anorexia

Question 34

How many joules of energy are in a calorie

Answer 34

4.184

Question 35

How many calories in a gram of protein

Answer 35

4

Question 36

How many calories in a gram of alcohol

Answer 36

7

Question 37

two processes that make up metabolism

Answer 37

catabolism and anabolism

Question 38

What do free radicals do that is harmful to our cells

Answer 38

steal electrons from other molecules to stabilize themselves

Question 39

What vitamin is an excellent anitoxidant

Answer 39

Vitamin C

Question 40

What happens to your skin if you have a vitamin A deficienty?

Answer 40

it is dry and cracked

Question 41

What vitamin do you need to form collagen protein

Answer 41

Vitamin C

Question 42

What vitamin helps to increase capillary strength

Answer 42

Vitamin P (flavanoids)

Question 43

What mineral is needed for muscle contraction and nervous system impulses

Answer 43

calcium

Question 44

What mineral transports oxygen

Answer 44

iron

Question 45

What does glycation cause?

Answer 45

Aging

Question 46

What types of food are high AGE

Answer 46

sugary, sweets

Question 47

Low AGE foods

Answer 47

fresh fruits (in small quantities) and vegetables

Question 48

What hormone prepares you for an emergency response

Answer 48

adrenaline

Question 49

What hormone releases energy from fat cells for use in the muscle

Answer 49

cortisol

Question 50

What will bring on a stress response

Answer 50

stress triggers