Master Chapter 4 & 9 Hormones & Wellness Flashcards
What is a hormone receptor?
Structure on the cell membrane that receives and accepts hormones
Glands with ducts that chemicals move through
sudoriferous glands
This consists of ductless glands that secrete hormones
Endocrine System
Where would you find the pituitary gland?
Center of the head
Which type of hormone causes other glands to make hormones
Trophic hormones
What gland links the nervous system and endocrine system?
Hypothalamus
What is your circadian rhythm?
Daily biochemical patterns of the body
1 major symptom of thyrotoxicosis
Hand Tremors
What hormone is secreted during times of stress?
Adrenaline
What hormones helps regulate blood sugar
glucocorticoids
Cushings syndrome can be caused by excess use of what type of medication?
hydrocortisone
Where is insulin manufactured?
Islets of langerhans in the pancreas
Factors that may increase your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes
Family history, chronic obesity, ethnic background, poor diet
Does the risk of skin related fungal infections increase or decrease for people with Diabetes?
Increases
Where are T cells produced?
Thymus
Hormone that gives female characteristics
Estrogen
How does the hormone relaxin aid in child birth
relaxes the pelvic opening
What age do sex glands begin to function
12-14
The part of the face that develops visible pores first
nose
A product that may help to decrease the appearance of keratosis pilaris
gommage or gentle scrubs, gentle glycolic producs
What is the length of the menstrual cycle
27-30 days
Which phase of the menstrual cycle has the highest level of estrogen
Phase 3
What provides nutrition for the embryo during fetal development
trophoblasts
What is melasma
hormonal related hyperpigmentation that resembles a mask across the face
What is striae distensae
stretch marks
Things to consider when treating someone who is pregnant
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
When do acne flare ups usually occur during the menstrual cycle?
7-10 days before menses
What can help reduce acne flare ups
using a follicular exfoliant (physical and/or chemical) on a regular basis
What skin problem is associated with birth control pills
Acne
When do ovaries stop releasing eggs
menopause
If women loose their ovaries early in life, they have a greater risk of developing this condition
osteoporosis
Antidepressants can help menopausal women with this symptom
hot flashes
What eating disorder may cause hormonal fluctuation and irregular menstrual cycles
anorexia
How many joules of energy are in a calorie
4.184
How many calories in a gram of protein
4
How many calories in a gram of alcohol
7
two processes that make up metabolism
catabolism and anabolism
What do free radicals do that is harmful to our cells
steal electrons from other molecules to stabilize themselves
What vitamin is an excellent anitoxidant
Vitamin C
What happens to your skin if you have a vitamin A deficienty?
it is dry and cracked
What vitamin do you need to form collagen protein
Vitamin C
What vitamin helps to increase capillary strength
Vitamin P (flavanoids)
What mineral is needed for muscle contraction and nervous system impulses
calcium
What mineral transports oxygen
iron
What does glycation cause?
Aging
What types of food are high AGE
sugary, sweets
Low AGE foods
fresh fruits (in small quantities) and vegetables
What hormone prepares you for an emergency response
adrenaline
What hormone releases energy from fat cells for use in the muscle
cortisol
What will bring on a stress response
stress triggers
