Overview of hormonal secretion Flashcards
1
Q
What is erythropoeitin
A
stimulates production of red blood cells
2
Q
What is atrial natriuretic peptide
A
increases Na excretion, lowers blood pressure
3
Q
What is von Willebrands factor
A
aids blood clotting
4
Q
Why do steroid hormones have a long half life
A
because they travel in the blood bound to proteins
5
Q
How do steroid hormones affect their receptor
A
Binds to receptor, then complex moves to nucleus.
Binds on DNA site changing transcription of certain genes
6
Q
Which lobe of the pituitary does the pituitary vein run along
A
the posterior
