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Question | Answer |
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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) |