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Master Chapter 4 & 9 Hormones & Wellness Flashcards

1
Q

What is a hormone receptor?

A

Structure on the cell membrane that receives and accepts hormones

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2
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Glands with ducts that chemicals move through

A

sudoriferous glands

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3
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This consists of ductless glands that secrete hormones

A

Endocrine System

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4
Q

Where would you find the pituitary gland?

A

Center of the head

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5
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Which type of hormone causes other glands to make hormones

A

Trophic hormones

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6
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What gland links the nervous system and endocrine system?

A

Hypothalamus

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7
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What is your circadian rhythm?

A

Daily biochemical patterns of the body

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8
Q

1 major symptom of thyrotoxicosis

A

Hand Tremors

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9
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What hormone is secreted during times of stress?

A

Adrenaline

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10
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What hormones helps regulate blood sugar

A

glucocorticoids

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11
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Cushings syndrome can be caused by excess use of what type of medication?

A

hydrocortisone

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12
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Where is insulin manufactured?

A

Islets of langerhans in the pancreas

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13
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Factors that may increase your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes

A

Family history, chronic obesity, ethnic background, poor diet

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14
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Does the risk of skin related fungal infections increase or decrease for people with Diabetes?

A

Increases

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15
Q

Where are T cells produced?

A

Thymus

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16
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Hormone that gives female characteristics

A

Estrogen

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17
Q

How does the hormone relaxin aid in child birth

A

relaxes the pelvic opening

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18
Q

What age do sex glands begin to function

A

12-14

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19
Q

The part of the face that develops visible pores first

A

nose

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20
Q

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

A

gommage or gentle scrubs, gentle glycolic producs

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21
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What is the length of the menstrual cycle

A

27-30 days

22
Q

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

A

Phase 3

23
Q

What provides nutrition for the embryo during fetal development

A

trophoblasts

24
Q

What is melasma

A

hormonal related hyperpigmentation that resembles a mask across the face

25
Q

What is striae distensae

A

stretch marks

26
Q

Things to consider when treating someone who is pregnant

A

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

27
Q

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

A

7-10 days before menses

28
Q

What can help reduce acne flare ups

A

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

29
Q

What skin problem is associated with birth control pills

A

Acne

30
Q

When do ovaries stop releasing eggs

A

menopause

31
Q

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

A

osteoporosis

32
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Antidepressants can help menopausal women with this symptom

A

hot flashes

33
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What eating disorder may cause hormonal fluctuation and irregular menstrual cycles

A

anorexia

34
Q

How many joules of energy are in a calorie

A

4.184

35
Q

How many calories in a gram of protein

A

4

36
Q

How many calories in a gram of alcohol

A

7

37
Q

two processes that make up metabolism

A

catabolism and anabolism

38
Q

What do free radicals do that is harmful to our cells

A

steal electrons from other molecules to stabilize themselves

39
Q

What vitamin is an excellent anitoxidant

A

Vitamin C

40
Q

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

A

it is dry and cracked

41
Q

What vitamin do you need to form collagen protein

A

Vitamin C

42
Q

What vitamin helps to increase capillary strength

A

Vitamin P (flavanoids)

43
Q

What mineral is needed for muscle contraction and nervous system impulses

A

calcium

44
Q

What mineral transports oxygen

A

iron

45
Q

What does glycation cause?

A

Aging

46
Q

What types of food are high AGE

A

sugary, sweets

47
Q

Low AGE foods

A

fresh fruits (in small quantities) and vegetables

48
Q

What hormone prepares you for an emergency response

A

adrenaline

49
Q

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

A

cortisol

50
Q

What will bring on a stress response

A

stress triggers

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