endocrinesystem. Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| hormones are known as____which act on other cells throughout the body | chemical messengers |
| endocrine glands secrete chemicals directly into the | blood system |
| exocrine glands secrete chemicals directly into | organ or exterior of the body |
| comparing the hormones of the endocrine system with the electrical stimulus of the nervous system, which has a faster response? | nervous system |
| the inner portion of the adrenal glands is known as the | medulla |
| the outer portion of the adrenal glands is known as the | cortex |
| the initial sympathetic nervous system stress response is known as | fight or flight |
| the main hormone in the initial stress response is | epienphrine and norephrine |
| the hormones that help our body survive stress is | cortosol |
| hyper secretion refers to | increase in hormone secretion |
| diet and exercise is the first line of treatment in | type 2 diabetes |
| insulin is the first line of treatment in | type 1 diabetes |
| if someone is taking injections? | do not massage area for 7 days |
| symptoms of hypothyroidism | increase weight, fatigue, cold, light headness |
| what is the cause of diabetes mellitus | less insulin or insulin resistance |
| how does stress increase the incidence of diabetes | high cortisol = high sugar |
| growth hormone is also influenced by | sleep & caring people |
| adrenal - mineralcorticols and glucocorticols | decrease |
| epinephrine/norepinephrine | decrease |
| melatonin | increase |
| insulin | increase |
| hypoglycemia | blood sugar below 70 mg |
| diabetic neuropathy | abnormal condition of nerve (numbness, tingling, cold) |
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