Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Esry Ch 13 Flashcard

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
How is endocrine gland different from exocrine?   Enod-secrets into fluid that surrounds tissue cells. Exo- secrets into ducts that then secrets into body cavities, then into luman of organ or skin.  
🗑
What is a target cell?   A cell that is affected by a particular hormone.  
🗑
What is a receptor site?   A specfic binding site for a hormone. It allows the hormone to bind to it and be reconized.  
🗑
Where are receptor sites located?   Lipid soluable: INSIDE target cells. Water soluable: Part of the plasma membrane of target cells.  
🗑
How are secretions controlled?   1: signals from nervous systems 2: chemoical changes in the bloos 3: Other hormones  
🗑
Give examples of how secretions are controlled?   1: Nerve impluses regulate the release of epinphrine 2: Blood Ca level regulates secretions of parathyoid gland 3: Hormone from ACTH stimulates release of cortisol by the adrenal cortex  
🗑
What is the cause and symtoms of HYPERINSULINISM?   Cause: Diabetic injects too much insuilin Symptoms: Hypoglycemia, mental disorientation, concussions, shock.  
🗑
What is the cause and symtoms of TYPE 2 DIABETES?   Cause: over weight, over 35, target cells arent as sensitive to insulin. SYmpt: high glucose levels can be controlled by diet and exersize  
🗑
What is the cause and symtoms of TYPE 1 DIABETES?   Cause:genetic and enviornmental factors Sympt: Insulin level is low b/c system destroys pancreatic beta cells  
🗑
What is the cause and symtoms of Addisons disease?   Cause: Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids Sympt: Mental lethargy, anorexia, bronzed skin  
🗑
What is the cause and symtoms of Cushings disease?   Cause:Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids, breakdown of muscle protiens Symt: redistrbution of body fat, spindly arms/legs, "moon face", mood swings  
🗑
What is nueropathy?   Disease of nerves that is common with diabetes  
🗑
What is hypophysectomy?   Removal of pituitary gland  
🗑
What is gangrene?   The death of tissue, secondary to low oxygen levels.  
🗑
What is emaciation?   Extremely thin, wasting.  
🗑
What is diaphoresis?   Excessive sweating  
🗑
What is cachexia?   Malnutrition, wasting  
🗑
What is anorexia?   loss of appetite  
🗑
What is acidosis?   Accumulation of acids in the blood that is a sympton of diabetes  
🗑
What is acromegaly?   Enlarged and distorted extremities of the face  
🗑
Prefix lacto   Meaning, milk.  
🗑
Hormone LH   Luteinizing Hormone Stimulates ovulation, prepares mammary glands, stimulates testosterone secretion  
🗑
Insulin   Hormone secreted by beta cells of pancreatic lislet, DECREASES blood glucose level  
🗑
Glucagon   INCREASES bloos glucose levels  
🗑
Cortisol   Breakdowns proteins, form glucose  
🗑
Proesteron   Female sex hormone produced by ovaries, prepares uterus for fertilaztion  
🗑
Nor/Epinephrine   Hormone secreted by adrenal medulla  
🗑
Estrogen   Female sex hormone, regulates menstral cycle, maintains pregnancy, prepares mammary glands  
🗑
Oxytocin   Ehances contraction of smooth muscle in uterus, stimulates milk enjection  
🗑
Hormone IGF   Insulinlike Growth Factors Maintains muscle and bone mass Similar to insulin Stimulate protein syntheis  
🗑
Hormone hGH   Human Growth Hormone Promote synthesis and secretion of small protein hormones  
🗑
Hormone PRL   Prolactin Initiates and Maintains milk production in mammary glands  
🗑
Hormone PIH   Supresses release of PRL  
🗑
Hormone PHR   Stimulates release of PRL  
🗑
Hormone ADH   Antidiuretic Hormone Decreases Urine production Causes kidneys to retain more water, decreases water loss through sweating.  
🗑
Hormone GHRH   Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Promotes secretion of Human Growth Hormone  
🗑
Hormone GHIH   Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone Supresses secretion  
🗑
Hormone TSH   Thyroid- Stimulating Hormone Stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones in thyroid gland  
🗑
What is the difference between Hormones T3 and T4?   t3 has 3 atoms of iodine t4 has 4 atoms of iodine  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: 2312489
Popular Science sets