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endocrinology & glucose homeostasis

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show metabolism, body temp, reproduction, growth & development  
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list 7 major organs/structures/ glands that are in the endocrine system   show
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show positive feedback : the response reinforces stimulus sending parameter farther from setpoint negative feedback: response counteracts stimulus shutting off response loop  
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show hormone uses chemical messengers secreted blood by epithial cells forming endocrine glands neuron signaling uses electrical impulses send messages through neurons  
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the command center for the endocrine system is the _   show
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show anterior lobe produces & releases hormones. posterior lobe doesnt produce hormones done by nerve cells in hypothalamus but does relase them in circulation  
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ADH and oxytocin are released from the _ to the _ then directly into the __   show
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why is it importatn that a postive feedback loop occurs during childbirth?   show
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show when blood sugar rises cells in pancreas release insulin causing body to absorb glucose from blood &lowering blood sugar level to normal  
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when glucose level is low in blood stream (during fasting) how is glucose homestasis regulated ?   show
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type 1 diabetes (5-10% of all diabetes cases):   show
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type 2 diabetes (90% of all diabetes cases):   show
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show have higher than normal blood sugar level, not enough to be considered tyoe 2 diabetes. (can develop into type 2 but not type 1)  
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pathway results in release of thyroid hormone:   show
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show CRH, anterior pituitary, ACTH, adrenal gland, secrete cortisol  
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show hypothalamus , GnRH, anterior pituitary, LH, testosterone;  
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show increase a persons BMR & increase heat production (regulating rate which body uses calories, energy)  
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show provide bosy w/ fuel by breaking down catabollism materials of body ( enhances brain use of glucose & increases availability of substances repair tissue)  
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show responsibel for male sex drive & secondary sex characteristics( increase body hair, depper voice, muscle mass, etc.)  
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example of postive feedback   show
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example of negative feedback   show
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show uses chemical signaling (hormones, produced by glands.)  
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nervous system   show
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