prtn Function

Question 1

Structural materials

Answer 1

prtn form integral parts of most body tissue and provide strength and shape to skin tendons membranes
muscles organs and bones

Question 2

enzymes

Answer 2

proteins facilitate chem reactions

Question 3

hormones

Answer 3

prtn regulates body processes

some but not all hormones are prtns

Question 4

fluid balance

Answer 4

prtns help maintain the volume and composition of body fluids

Question 5

Acid- Base abalance

Answer 5

prns help maintain balance of body fluids by acting as buffers

Question 6

transportation

Answer 6

Prtns transport substances
lipids vit
minerals O2
around body

Question 7

Antibodies

Answer 7

Prtn inactivate foreign invaders thus protecting body against diseases

Question 8

Energy and glucose

Answer 8

Prtn provide some fuel and glucose if needed for the bodys energy needs

Question 9

Other (Fibrin)

Answer 9

cretes blood clots

Question 10

other (collagen)

Answer 10

forms scars

Question 11

Other opsin

Answer 11

participates in vision

Question 12

hormones

Answer 12

GH
Insulin & glucagon
thyroxin
calcitonin and parathyroid Hormone
antidiuretic hormone

Question 13

GH

Answer 13

promotes growth

Question 14

Insulin and Glucagon

Answer 14

regulate blood glucose

Question 15

thyroxin

Answer 15

regulates body metabolic rate

Question 16

calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

Answer 16

regulates blood calcium

Question 17

Antidiuretic hormone

Answer 17

regulates fluid and electrolyte balance

Question 18

Hormone

Answer 18

chemical mssngrs that are secreted by endocrine glands in response to altered conditions in the body.