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Endocrine System

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body system that includes internal organs that secrete hormones   endocrine system  
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endocrine system influences __ activity by means of hormones   metabolic  
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steroidal or amino acid–based molecules released to the blood that act as chemical messengers to regulate specific body functions   hormones  
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binding of hormones to cellular receptors initiates responses that typically occur after __ __ of seconds or even days   lag period  
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once initiated responses to hormone receptor sites tends to be much __ __ than those induced by nervous system   more prolonged  
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reproduction; growth & development; maintenance of electrolyte, water, & nutrient balance of blood; regulation of cellular metabolism & energy balance; & mobilization of body defenses   major processes controlled & integrated by endocrine system  
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endocrine system orchestrates processes that go on for   relatively long periods or even continuously  
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scientific study of hormones & endocrine organs   endocrinology  
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compared with other organs of the body the endocrine glands are   small & unimpressive  
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endocrine organs are not __ __ in the body   grouped together  
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endocrine organs are __ __ throughout the body   widely scattered  
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endocrine glands are also called   ductless glands  
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endocrine glands released their hormones into   surrounding tissue fluid  
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within   endo-  
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to secrete   -crine  
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endocrine glands have __ vascular & lymphatic drainage that receives their hormones   rich  
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most of hormone-producing cells in endocrine glands are arranged in __ & __ networks   cords; branching  
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cords & branching networks are a situation that __ contact between endocrine glands & capillaries surrounding them   maximizes  
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includes pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, & pineal glands   endocrine glands  
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considered a neuroendocrine organ because, along with its neural functions, it produces & releases hormones   hypothalamus  
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pancreas, gonads, & placenta, along with performing other functions,   contain endocrine tissue  
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endocrine function of adipose cells release   leptin  
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endocrine function of thymus is release   thymic hormones  
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are found in walls of small intestine, stomach, kidneys, & heart   hormone-producing cells  
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hormones are long-distance chemical signals that travel in __ throughout the body   blood/lymph  
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chemicals that exert their effects on same cells that secrete them   autocrines  
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also act locally but affect cell types other than those releasing the chemicals   paracrines  
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certain prostaglandins released by smooth muscle cells cause those smooth muscle cells to contract making it a(n)   autocrine  
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released by one population of pancreatic cells inhibits release of insulin by a different population of pancreatic cells making it a(n)   paracrine  
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synthesize hormones identical to those made in normal endocrine glands in excess/uncontrolled fashion leading to problems due to hormone-mediated pathology   certain tumor cells, such as lung/pancreatic cancer  
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most hormones are __ __ based   amino acid  
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simple amino acid derivatives   amines & thyroxine  
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short chains of amino acids   peptides  
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long polymers of amino acids   proteins  
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group of chemical substances including certain hormones & cholesterol; fat soluble & contain little oxygen   steroid  
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only gonadal & adrenocortical hormones are   steroids  
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biologically active lipids are released by nearly all cell membranes; includes leukotrienes & prostaglandins   eicosanoids  
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signaling chemicals that mediate inflammation & some allergic reactions   leukotrienes  
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have multiple targets & effects, ranging from raising blood pressure & increasing expulsive uterine contraction of birth to enhancing blood clotting, pain, & inflammation   prostaglandins  
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because effects of eicosanoids are typically highly localized, they generally act as paracrines/autocrines instead of   true hormones  
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true hormones influence __ targets   distant  
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all major hormones circulate to __ __ tissues   virtually all  
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influences activity of only certain tissue cells, referred to as its target cells   given hormone  
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hormones bring about their characteristic effects on target cells by __ cell activity, either decreasing/increasing rates of normal cellular processes   altering  
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hormonal stimulus typically alters plasma membrane permeability/potential (or both) by   opening/closing ion channels  
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hormonal stimulus typically __ __ of proteins or regulatory molecules (such as enzymes within cell)   stimulates synthesis  
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hormonal stimulus typically activates or deactivates __   enzymes  
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hormonal stimulus typically stimulates   mitosis  
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hormones act at receptors in the plasma membrane when they are   water-soluble hormones  
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water-soluble hormones are all amino acid-based hormones except for   thyroid hormone  
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water-soluble hormones are coupled via regulatory molecules called __ to one/more intracellular 2nd messengers which mediate target cell's response   G proteins  
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act on intracellular receptors, which directly activate genes   lipid-soluble hormones  
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lipid-soluble hormones include   steroid & thyroid hormones  
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receptor for water-soluble hormones must be in __ __ since these hormones cannot enter cell   plasma membrane  
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receptor for lipid-soluble steroid & thyroid hormones are __ cell   inside  
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intracellular molecule generated by the binding of a chemical (hormone or neurotransmitter) to a plasma membrane receptor; mediates intracellular responses to the chemical messenge   second messengers  
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with exception of thyroid hormone, all __ __ hormones exert their signaling effects through intracellular second messengers   amino acid-based  
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intracellular second messenger that mediates the effects of the first (extracellular) messenger (hormone or neurotransmitter); formed from ATP by a plasma membrane enzyme (adenylate cyclase)   cyclic AMP  
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cyclic AMP is used by __ & __ receptors   neurotransmitters; olfactory  
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cyclic AMP mechanism involves interaction of __ plasma membrane components to determine intracellular levels of cyclic AMP   three  
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cyclic AMP   cAMP  
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three plasma membrane components to determine intracellular levels of cAMP   hormone receptor, G protein, & effector enzyme  
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hormone bind receptor on plasma membrane   1st step of cAMP mechanism  
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receptor activates G protein   2nd step of cAMP mechanism  
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when receptor activates G protein, hormone binding causes receptor to __ __, allowing it to bind a nearby inactive G protein   change shape  
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when receptor activates G protein, it is activates as __ bound to it is displaced by high-energy compound __   GDP (guanosine diphosphate); GTP (guanosine triphosphate)  
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once activated (cAMP) G protein behaves like a light switch, off when __ is bound to it and on when __ is bound   GDP; GTP  
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G protein activate adenylate cyclase   3rd step of cAMP mechanism  
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during cAMP mechanism, activated G protein (moving along membrane) binds to effector enzyme   adenylate cyclase  
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G protein that stimulates adenylate cyclase   Gs  
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G protein that inhibits adenylate cyclase   Gi  
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during cAMP mechanism, eventually GTP bound to G protein is __ to GDP, & G protein becomes inactive once again   hydrolyzed  
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during cAMP mechanism, G protein cleaves terminal phosphate group off GTP in much same way that ATPase enzymes   hydrolyze ATP  
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adenylate cyclase converts ATP to cyclic AMP   4th step of cAMP mechanism  
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during cAMP mechanism, for as long as activated Gs is bound to it, adenylate cyclase generates second messenger cAMP from   ATP  
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cyclic AMP activate protein kinase   5th step of cAMP mechanism  
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cAMP, which is free to diffuse throughout cell, triggers __ of chemical reactions by activating protein kinase   cascade  
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enzymes that phosphorylate various proteins, many of which are other enzymes   protein kinase  
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because __ activates some proteins and inhibits others (during cAMP) a variety of processes may be affected in same target cell at same time   phosphorylation  
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type of intracellular enzymatic cascade during cAMP has a huge __ effect   amplification  
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each activated adenylate cyclase generates large numbers of cAMP molecules, and a single kinase enzyme can catalyze   hundreds of reactions  
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as cAMP mechanism reaction cascades through 1 enzyme intermediate after another, number of product molecules __ __ at each step   increases dramatically  
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depends on type of target cell, specific protein kinase it contain, & substrates within that cell available for phosphorylation by protein kinase   sequence of reaction set into motion by cAMP  
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binding of thyroid-stimulating hormone promotes synthesis of thyroid hormone   thyroxine  
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in liver, binding of glucagon activates enzymes that breakdown glycogen, releasing   glucose to blood  
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since some G proteins inhibit rather that activate adenylate cyclase, reducing cytoplasmic concentration of cAMP, even slight changes in levels of __ __ can influence target cell's activity   antagonistic hormones  
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epinephrine, ACTH, FSH, LH, glucagon, PTH, TSH, & calcitonin are all hormones that   act via cAMP mechanisms  
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action of cAMP persists only briefly because molecules is rapidly degraded by intracellular   enzyme phosphodiesterase  
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any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the cleaving of phosphodiester bonds, such as those between nucleotides in nucleic acids, to produce smaller nucleotide units   phosphodiesterase  
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because of amplification effect of cAMP mechanisms, most hormones need to be present __ __ to cause desired results   only briefly  
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in PIP2-calcium signaling mechanism, intracellular calcium ions act as   final mediator  
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phosphatidyl inositol bisphosphate   PIP2  
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enzyme called phospholipase C splits plasma membrane phospholipid called PIP2 into diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol trisphosphate (IP3)   PIP2-calcium signaling mechanism  
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in PIP2-calcium signaling mechanism, ___ activates protein kinase C which triggers responses within target cell   diacylglycerol (DAG)  
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in PIP2-calcium signaling mechanism, __ __ releases Ca2+ from intracellular storage sites   inositol trisphosphate (IP3)  
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PIP2-calcium signaling mechanism, __ __ takes on second-messenger role, either by directly altering activity of specific enzymes & channels or by binding to intracellular regulatory protein calmodulin   liberated Ca2+  
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in PIP2-calcium signaling mechanism, once Ca2+ binds to calmodulin it activates enzymes that __ cellular response   amplify  
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thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), antidiuretic hormone (ADH), gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), oxytocin, & epinephrine are all hormones known to act on their target cells via   PIP2 mechanism  
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insulin & other growth factors work __ second messengers   without  
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tyrosine kinase enzyme that is activated by autophosphorylation when insulin binds   insulin receptor  
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activated insulin receptor provides docking sites for intracellular __ proteins   relay  
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initiate series of protein phosphorylations that triggers specific cell responses   relay proteins  
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in certain instances, any of second messengers & hormone receptor itself can cause changes in   intracellular Ca2+ levels  
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thyroid hormone receptors are __ bound to DNA even in absence of thyroid hormone   always  
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for steroid & thyroid hormones, activated receptor-hormone complex makes way to nuclear chromatin and then binds to region of DNA; this interaction "turns on" a gene that prompts transcription of DNA to produce   messenger RNA (mRNA)  
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for steroid & thyroid hormones, once mRNA produced, it is then translated on __ __, producing specific protein molecules   cytoplasmic ribosomes  
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protein molecules produced by mRNA include enzymes that promote metabolic activities induced by that particular hormone & in some cases promote synthesis of structural proteins or proteins to be transported from target cell   for steroid & thyroid hormones  
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for steroid & thyroid hormones, in absence of hormone receptors are bound up in   receptor-chaperonin complexes  
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receptor-chaperonin complexes that takes place in absence of steroid & thyroid hormones, keep receptors from binding to DNA and may   protect them from proteolysis  
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hydrolytic breakdown of proteins into simpler, soluble substances such as peptides and amino acids, as occurs during digestion   proteolysis  
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when steroid & thyroid hormones are present receptor-chaperonin complexes __ allowing hormone-bound receptor to bind to DNA & influence transcription   dissociate  
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in order for target cell to respond to hormone, cell must have __ __ receptors on its plasma membrane or in it interior to which that hormones can bind   specific protein  
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receptors for ACTH are normally found on certain cell of   adrenal cortex  
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is principal hormone stimulating cellular metabolism, and nearly all body cells have its receptors   thyroxine  
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responds to hormone binding by prompting cell to perform, or turn on, some gene-determined preprogrammed function   hormone receptor  
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hormones are molecular __ rather than informational molecules   triggers  
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target cell activation by hormone-receptor interaction __ __ on blood levels of hormone, relative numbers of receptors for that hormone on target cell, & affinity of binding btwn response to various stimuli & changes within body   depends equally  
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for a given level of hormone in the blood, a large number of __ receptors produce a pronounced hormonal effect   high-affinity  
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for a given level of hormone in the blood, a smaller number of __ receptors results in reduced target cell response or outright endocrine dysfunction   low-affinity  
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receptors are __ structures   dynamic  
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phenomenon in which target cells form more receptors in response to rising blood levels of specific hormone to which they respond   up-regulation  
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prolonged exposure to high hormone concentration desensitizes target cells, sot that they respond less vigorously to hormonal stimulation   down-regulation  
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down-regulation involves loss of receptors & prevents target cells from overreacting to   persistently high hormone levels  
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hormones influence number & affinity not only of their own receptors but also receptor that   respond to other hormones  
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progesterone induces loss of estrogen receptors in uterus, this __ estrogen's actions; while estrogen causes same cells to produce more progesterone receptors, __ ability to respond to progesterone   antagonizing; enhances  
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hormones circulate through the blood as   free or bound to protein carrier  
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lipid-soluble hormones travel in bloodstream attached to   plasma proteins  
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__ of a circulating hormone in blood at any time reflects it rate of release & speed at which it is inactivated & removed from body   concentration  
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some hormones are rapidly degraded by __ in their target cells   enzymes  
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most hormones are removed from the blood by   kidneys or liver  
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most hormone breakdown products are excreted from body in   urine or feces  
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length of time for a hormone's blood level to decrease by half; varies from fraction of minute to a week   half-life  
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__ hormones exhibit shorted half-lives   water-soluble  
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is limited, ranging from 10 seconds to several hours   duration of hormone action  
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because of many variations, hormonal __ __ must be precisely & individually controlled to meet continuously changing needs of body   blood levels  
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situation when 1 hormone cannot exert its full effects without another hormone being present   permissiveness  
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permissive effect for normal timely development of reproductive structures (along with reproductive hormones)   thyroid hormone  
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occurs in situation where more than 1 hormones produces same effects at target cell & their combined effects are amplified   synergism  
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glucagon & epinephrine cause liver to release glucose to blood; when they act together amount of glucose released is about 150% of what is released when each hormone   acts alone  
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when one hormone opposes action of another hormone   antagonism  
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may compete for same receptors, act through different pathways, or even cause down-regulation of receptors for antagonistic hormone   antagonistic hormone  
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synthesis & release of most hormones are regulated by   negative feedback system  
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major types of stimuli trigger endocrine glands to manufacture & released their hormones   humoral, neural, & hormonal  
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endocrine glands secrete their hormones in direct response to changing blood levels of certain critical ions & nutrients   humoral stimuli  
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humoral stimuli are __ endocrine controls   simplest  
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hormones released in response to humoral stimuli include   PTH, insulin, & aldosterone  
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nerve fibers stimulate hormone release   neural stimuli  
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sympathetic nervous system stimulation of adrenal medulla to release catecholamines during periods of stress   example of neural stimuli  
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most anterior pituitary hormone release is regulated by releasing/inhibiting hormones by   the hypothalamus  
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many anterior pituitary hormones stimulate other endocrine to   release their hormones  
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hormonal stimuli promote rhythmic hormone release, with hormone blood levels rising & falling in a specific pattern   hypothalamic-pituitary-target endocrine organ feedback loop  
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hormonal, humoral, & neural stimuli are __ factors that affect endocrine system   turn-on  
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feedback inhibition & others are __ factors that affect endocrine system   turn-off  
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in the body the __ system makes certain adjustment to maintain homeostasis by overriding normal endocrine controls   nervous  
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90-110mg/100ml of blood is the __ range of glucose levels in the blood   normal  
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neuroendocrine gland located beneath the brain that serves a variety of functions including regulation of gonads, thyroid, adrenal cortex, lactation, and water balance   pituitary gland  
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pituitary gland is also known as   hypophysis  
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stalk of tissue that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus superiorly   infundibulum  
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composed largely of pituicytes and nerve fibers   posterior pituitary  
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glia-like supporting cells   pituicytes  
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hormones secreted by neurons; released by posterior pituitary   neurohormones  
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posterior pituitary is a(n) __ area   hormone-storage  
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posterior pituitary plus infundibulum; portion of the pituitary gland derived from the brain   neurohypophysis  
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anterior pituitary; the glandular part of the pituitary gland   adenohypophysis  
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aterial blood is delivered to pituitary via __ branches of internal carotid arteries   hypophyseal  
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veins leaving pituitary drain into   dural sinuses  
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posterior lobe of pituitary is actually part of   the brain  
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nerve bundles that run through the infundibulum and connect the neurohypophysis and the hypothalamus   hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract  
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hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract arises from __ in spraoptic & paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus   neurons  
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made primarily by paraventricular neurons of hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract   oxytocin  
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made primarily by supraoptic neurons of hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract   antidiuretic hormone (ADH)  
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when hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract neurons fire they release the stored hormones into a capillary bed in __ pituitary for distribution throughout the body   posterior  
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originates from a superior outpocketing of oral mucosa (Rathke's pouch) and is formed from epithelial tissue   anterior lobe of pituitary  
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after touching posterior lobe, anterior lobe of pituitary loses it connection with oral mucosa & adheres to   neurohypophysis  
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there is no __ __ connection between anterior lobe of pituitary & hypothalamus   direct neural  
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only connection between anterior lobe of pituitary & hypothalamus is   vascular  
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unusual arrangement of blood vessels in which a capillary bed feeds into veins, which in turn feed into another capillary bed   portal system  
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primary capillary plexus is located in   the infundibulum  
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located in the infundibulum, it communicates inferiorly via the small hypophyseal portal veins with a secondary capillary plexus   primary capillary plexus  
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primary & secondary capillary plexuses & intervening hypophyseal portal veins make up the   hypophyseal portal system  
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releasing & inhibiting hormones secreted by neurons in ventral hypothalamus circulate to __ __ via the hypophyseal portal system   anterior pituitary  
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hypophyseal portal system is where the regulation of hormone __ takes place for the anterior pituitary   secretion  
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all hypothalamic regulatory hormones are __ __ based   amino acid  
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hypothalamic regulatory hormones can be a(n)   single amine to peptides to proteins  
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controls activity of anterior pituitary   hypothalamus  
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all anterior pituitary hormones are   proteins  
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large molecule isolated from anterior pituitary; prohormone & source of andrenocorticotropic hormone, enkephalin & beta endorphin, & melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)   pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)  
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CNS neurotransmitter involved in control of appetite   melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)  
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hormone that regulates the secretory action of another endocrine organ   tropic hormone  
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thyroid-stimulating hormone, andrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, & luteinizing hormone are all   tropic  
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all anterior pituitary hormones except for __ hormone affect their target cells via cyclic AMP second-messenger system   growth  
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hormone that stimulates growth in general; produced in the anterior pituitary; also called somatotropin (STH)   growth hormone (GH)  
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GH is produced by cells called   somatotrophs  
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GH promotes growth and __ actions   metabolic  
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major target(s) of GH are   bones & skeletal muscles  
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stimulation of __ __, by GH, leads to long bone growth   epiphyseal plate  
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stimulation of skeletal muscles by GH promotes increased __ __   muscle mass  
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GH is a(n) __ hormone   anabolic  
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GH promotes protein __   synthesis  
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GH encourages use of __ for fuel, thus conserving glucose   fats  
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family of growth-promoting proteins produced by liver, skeletal muscles, bone, & other tissues; mediated growth promoting effects of GH   insulin-like growth factors (IGFs)  
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IGFs produced by __ act as hormones   liver  
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IGFs produced in tissues other than liver act as   paracrines  
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IGFs stimulate actions required for growth by uptake of nutrients from blood & their incorporation into proteins & DNA allowing growth by   cell division  
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IGFs stimulate actions required for growth through formation of __ & deposition of __ __   collagen; bone matrix  
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acting directly GH mobilizes fat for depots for transport to cells, thus increasing levels of   fatty acids  
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acting directly GH __ rate of glucose uptake and metabolism   decreases  
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in the liver GH encourages glycogen breakdown &   release of glucose to blood  
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the elevation blood glucose levels that occurs when GH acts upon liver brings about the __ __ or anti-insulin effect of GH   glucose sparing  
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hormone from hypothalamus that stimulates GH release   growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)  
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hormone from hypothalamus that inhibits GH release   growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH)  
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GHIH releases is triggered by __ of GH & IGFs   feedback  
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rising levels of GH feed back to also __ its own release   inhibit  
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GH has a daily cycle with the highest levels occurring during   evening sleep  
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GHIH __ release of thyroid-stimulating hormone   blocks  
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GHIH is produced in the gut where its release inhibits virtually all gastrointestinal & pancreatic __   secretions  
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excessive growth of the body or any of its parts, especially as a result of oversecretion of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland   gigantism  
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chronic disease of adults marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by overactivity of the pituitary gland secretion of GH   acromegaly  
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GH deficiency in children results in slowed long bone growth   pituitary dwarfism  
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tropic adenohypophyseal hormone that regulates secretion of thyroid hormones   thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)  
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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is also called   thyrotopin  
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release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) follows   hypothalmic-pituitary-target endocrine feedback loop  
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cells of anterior pituitary that release TSH   thyrotrophs  
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triggers thyrotrophs to release TSH   thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)  
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rising blood levels of thyroid hormones act on pituitary & hypothalamus to   inhibit TSH secretion  
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anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones   adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)  
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) also called   corticotropin  
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ACTH release is elicited by hypothalamic   corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)  
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ACTH levels peak in   morning shortly before awakening  
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rising levels of glucocorticoids feed back and __ secretion of CRH & ACTH release   block  
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internal & external factors that alter normal ACTH rhythm by triggering CRH release include   fever, hypoglycemia, & stressors of all types  
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hormone produced by the anterior pituitary that stimulates ovarian follicle production in females and sperm production in males   follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)  
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anterior pituitary hormone that aids maturation of cells in the ovary and triggers ovulation in females; in males, causes the interstitial cells of the testis to produce testosterone   luteinizing hormone (LH)  
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luteinizing hormone (LH) & follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), produced by anterior pituitary, are referred to collectively as   gonadotropins  
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in both sexes FSH stimulates __ production   gamete  
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in females, LH works with FSH to cause an __ __ __ to mature   egg-containing ovarian follicle  
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in both sexes LH promotes production of __ hormones   gonadal  
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in females, LH independently triggers __   ovulation  
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in females, LH independently promotes synthesis & release of __ hormones   ovarian  
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in males, LH stimulates __ __ of testes to produce testosterone   interstitial cells  
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gonadotropins are virtually __ from blood of prepuberty boys & girls   absent  
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during puberty to gondotrophs of anterior pituitary are activated and gonadotropin levels begin to rise, causing   gonads to mature  
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in both sexes, produced by hypothalamus, gondaotropin release by anterior pituitary is promoted by   gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)  
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produced in response to the gonadotropins, feed back to suppress FSH & LH   gonadal hormones  
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adenohypophyseal hormone that stimulates the breasts to produce milk; protein hormone structurally similar to GH   prolactin (PRL)  
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prolactin release is controlled primarily by inhibitory hormone prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH), known as   dopamine  
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prolactin-releasing factor   TRH  
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in females, prolactin levels rise & fall in rhythm with __ blood levels   estrogen  
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estrogen stimulates prolactin release   directly & indirectly  
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most frequent abnormality of anterior pituitary tumors   hyperprolactinemia  
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made largely of axons of hypothalamic neurons; stores antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin   posterior pituitary  
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composed of 9 amino acids; differ in only 2 amino acids   ADH & oxytocin  
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influences body water balance   ADH  
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hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior pituitary; stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth and the ejection of milk during nursing   oxytocin  
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oxytocin acts via __ second-messenger system to mobilize Ca2+ allowing stronger contractions   PIP-Ca2+  
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childbirth & milk ejection result from   positive feedback mechanisms  
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urine production   diuresis  
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substance that inhibits or prevent urine formation   antidiuretic  
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hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary; stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb more water, reducing urine volume   antidiuretic hormone (ADH)  
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ADH is also called   vasopressin  
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ADH prevents wide swings in __ balance   water  
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sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure; continually monitors solute concentration of blood   osmoreceptor  
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ADH targets __ __ via cAMP   kidney tubules  
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pain, low blood pressure, & drugs such as nicotine, morphine, & barbiturates are all stimuli that trigger   ADH release  
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drinking alcoholic beverages __ ADH secretion   inhibits  
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diuretic drugs __ effects of ADH and cause water to be flushed from the body   antagonize  
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at high blood concentrations ADH causes __ of the visceral blood vessels   vasoconstriction  
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disease characterized by passage of a large quantity of dilute urine plus intense thirst and dehydration caused by inadequate release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)   diabetes insipidus  
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pulmonary cancers are known to   secrete ADH  
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marked by retention of fluid, headache & disorientation due to brain edema, weight gain & decreased solute concentration in blood   syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH)  
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one of the largest of the body's endocrine glands; straddles the anterior trachea   thyroid gland  
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median tissue mass of thyroid gland   isthmus  
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hollow, spherical, colloid-containing structure of the thyroid gland   follicles  
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formed largely by cubiodal or squamous epithelial cells & produce glycoprotein thyrogolubulin   follicle cells  
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central cavity of thyroid follicle   lumen  
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lumen of thyroid follicle __ colloid   stores  
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amber-colored, sticky substance in the thyroid gland containing thyroglobulin protein with attached iodine atoms   colloid  
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derived from iodinated thyroglobulin   thyroid hormone  
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population of cells in thyroid gland that produce calcitonin; lie in follicular epithelium but protrude into soft connective tissue that separates & surrounds thyroid follicles   parafollicular cells  
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major hormone secreted by thyroid follicles; stimulates enzymes concerned with glucose oxidation   thyroid hormone (TH)  
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thyroid hormone (TH) is often referred to as the body's   major metabolic hormone  
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iodine-containing hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; accelerates cellular metabolic rate in most body tissues; major hormone secreted by thyroid follicles   thyroxine (T4)  
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thyroid hormone; secretion and function similar to those of thyroxine (T_4)   triiodothyronine (T3)  
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most T3 is formed at the target tissue by   conversion of T4 to T3  
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TH enters a target cell and   initiates transcription of mRNA for protein synthesis  
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by turning on transcription of genes concerned with glucose oxidation, TH   has calorigenic effect  
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increases basal metabolic rate & body heat production   calorigenic effect  
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TH provokes increase in number of __ receptors in blood vessels, playing important role in maintaining blood pressure   adrenergic  
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important in regulating tissue growth & development, as well as critical for normal skeletal & nervous system development/maturation, & reproductive capabilities   TH  
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thyroid gland has ability to store its hormone extracellulary & stored amount remains constant & sufficient to provide levels of hormone release for   two to three months  
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when TSH from anterior pituitary binds to receptors on thyroid follicle cells, first response is to   secrete stored thyroid hormone  
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when TSH from anterior pituitary binds to receptors on thyroid follicle cells, second response is to   begin synthesizing more colloid to restock thyroid follicle lumen  
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TSH levels are __ during the day   lower  
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TSH levels __ just before sleep   peak  
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TSH levels remain __ during the night   high  
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when thyroglobulin is synthesized and discharged into follicle lumen   step 1 synthesis of TH by follicle cells  
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iodide is trapped by active transport by follicle cell, then moves into lumen by facilitated diffusion   step 2 synthesis of TH by follicle cells  
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iodide is oxidized to iodine   step 3 synthesis of TH by follicle cells  
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iodine is attached to tyrosine at junction of follicle cell apex & colloid, & is mediated by peroxidase enzymes   step 4 synthesis of TH by follicle cells  
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attachment of 1 iodine to a tyrosine produces   monoiodotyrosine (MIT or T1)  
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attachment of 2 iodine to a tyrosine produces   diiodotyrosine (DIT or T2)  
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iodinated tyrosines are linked together to form T3 & T4; enzymes in colloid link MIT & DIT together; hormones are still part of thyroglobulin colloid   step 5 synthesis of TH by follicle cells  
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2 DITs result in   T4  
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coupling of MIT & DIT produces   T3  
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thyroglobulin colloid is endocystosed; follicle cells must reclaim iodinated thyroglobulin by endocytosis & combine vesicles with lysosomes   step 6 synthesis of TH by follicle cells  
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lysosomal enzymes cleave T4 & T3 from thyroglobulin & hormones diffuse from follicle cell into bloodstream   step 7 synthesis of TH by follicle cells  
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some T4 cane be converted to T3 __ secretion   before  
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most T3 is generated in   peripheral tissues  
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most T3 & T4 released immediately binds to transport proteins, most importantly   thyroxine-binding globulins (TBGs)  
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thyroxine-binding globulins (TBGs) are produced by   the liver  
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T3 that binds to target tissue receptors does so   much more avidly & is about 10x more active  
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most peripheral tissues have enzymes needed to convert T4 to T3 by   removing one iodine  
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regulation of blood levels of TH is on a(n)   negative feedback loop  
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falling TH blood levels trigger __ of TSH   release  
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rising levels of TH feed back to __ hypothalamic-anterior pituitary axis, temporarily shutting off stimulus for TH release   inhibit  
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condition that increase body energy requirements, such pregnancy & exposure of infants to cold, stimulate hypothalamus to secrete __ __ which triggers TSH release allowing it to overcome negative feedback controls   thyrotropin-releasing horomone (TRH)  
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GHIH, dopamine, & rising levels of glucocorticoids are factors that   inhibit TSH release  
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excessively high blood iodine concentrations inhibit   TH release  
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condition resulting from underactive thyroid gland in adults   myxedema  
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if myxedema results from lack of iodine, enlargement & protrusion of thyroid gland   endemic/colloidal goiter  
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severe hypothyroidism in infants   cretinism  
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disorder resulting from hyperactive thyroid gland   Grave's disease  
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protrusion of eyeballs, if tissue behind eyes becomes edematous & then fibrous; common in Grave's disease   exophthalmos  
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polypeptide hormone released by the thyroid; lowers blood calcium levels only when present at high (therapeutic) levels   calcitonin  
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calcitonin is produced by   parafollicular / C cells  
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effect of calcitonin is is to __ blood Ca2+   lower  
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calcitonin has an antagonizing effect on __ hormone   parathyroid  
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targets of calcitonin include   skeleton & bony matrix  
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targeting the skeleton, calcitonin inhibits __ activity, inhibiting bone reabsorption & release of Ca2+ from bony matrix   osteoclast  
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targeting the bony matrix, calcitonin __ Ca2+ uptake & incorporation into bone matrix   stimulates  
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calcitonin has a __ effect   bone-sparing  
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excessive blood levels of Ca2+ (approx. 20% above normal) act as a __ stimulus for calcitonin release   humoral  
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declining blood Ca2+ levels inhibit C cell __ Activity   secretory  
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calcitonin is given therapeutically to patient's with   Paget's disease  
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small endocrine glands located on the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland   parathyroid glands  
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parathyroid glands are arranged in thick branching cords containing scattered __ cells and large numbers of smaller __ cells   oxyphil; chief  
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most abundant parenchymal cells of the parathyroid, being polygonal epithelial cells rich in glycogen, having granular cytoplasm and vesicular nuclei, and arranged in plates or cords   chief cells  
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acidophilic cells found in the parathyroid glands   oxyphil cells  
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protein hormone released by parathyroid glands; single most important hormone regulating blood calcium level   parathyroid hormone (PTH)/parathormone  
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Ca2+ homeostasis is essential for so many functions, including   transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, & blood clotting  
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PTH release is triggered by __ blood Ca2+ levels   falling  
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PTH release is inhibited by __ blood Ca2+ levels   rising  
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PTH increases Ca2+ levels in blood by stimulating targets organs of   skeleton, kidneys, & intestine  
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skeleton contains considerable amount of __ __ in its matrix, making it an apt target organ of PTH   calcium salts  
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bone-reabsorbing cells   osteoclast  
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PTH release stimulates osteoclast to digest some of the bony matrix and release ionic calcium & phosphates to the blood   step 1 PTH  
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enhances reabsorption of Ca2+, as well as excretion of phosphate (PO43-) by kidneys   step 2 PTH  
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promotes activation of vitamin D3 thereby increasing absorption of Ca2+ by intestinal mucosal cells   step 3 PTH  
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required for absorption of Ca2+ from food   vitamin D  
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vitamin D ingested or produced by skin is a(n)   inactive form  
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for vitamin D to exert its physiological effects it must be converted by kidneys to its active vitamin D3 form of   calcitriol  
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group of active metabolites of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3);increases intestinal absorption of calcium & phosphate, enhances bone resorption, & prevents rickets   dihydroxycholecalciferol/calcitriol  
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rare & usually results from tumor; calcium is leached from bones causing bones to soften & deform as their mineral salts are replaced by fibrous connective tissue   hyperparathyroidism  
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bones have moth-eaten appearance on x-rays & tend to fracture spontaneously   osteitis fibrosa cystica  
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abnormally elevated blood Ca2+ levels   hypercalcemia  
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hypercalcemia causes __ of nervous system and formation of __ stones   depression; kidney  
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calcium deposits that form is soft tissues throughout body & severely impair vital organ functioning   metastatic calcification  
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PTH deficiency; often follows parathyroid gland trauma or removal during thyroid surgery   hypoparathyroidism  
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extended deficiency of dietary magnesium, required for PTH secretion) can cause   functional hypoparathyroidism  
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low blood Ca2+ levels   hypocalcemia  
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hypocalcemia resulting from functional hypoparathyroidism __ excitability of neurons & accounts for classical symptoms of tetany   increases  
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loss of sensation, muscle twitches, & convulsions   tetany  
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untreated symptoms of functional hypoparathyroidism progress to   respiratory paralysis & death  
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hormone-producing pyramid-shaped organs located superior to kidneys; each consists of medulla & cortex areas   adrenal glands  
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adrenal glands are enclosed in   fibrous capsule & cushion of fat  
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adrenal glands are often referred to as   suprarenal glands  
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each adrenal glands is structurally & functionally   two endocrine glands  
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inner portion; more like a knot of nervous tissue; part of sympathetic nervous system   adrenal medulla  
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outer portion; encapsulating medulla & forming bulk of gland; glandular tissue derived from embryonic mesoderm   adrenal cortex  
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each region of adrenal gland produces   its own hormones  
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all adrenal hormones help up   cope with stressful situations  
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over two dozen steroid hormones synthesized by adrenal cortex are called   corticosteroids  
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multistep steroid synthesis pathway, of adrenal cortex, starts with   cholesterol  
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steroid hormones are not __ in cells   stored  
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the rate of steroid hormone release in response to stimulation depends on their   rate of synthesis  
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large, lipid-laden cortical cells of adrenal cortex are arranged in   3 layers/zones  
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cell clusters forming superficial layer; produce mineralocorticoids   zona glomerulosa  
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steroid hormone of adrenal cortex that regulates Na^+ & K^+ metabolism & fluid balance   mineralocorticoids  
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cells forming middle layer; arranged in more/less linear cords; produce glucocorticoids   zona fasciculata  
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steroid hormones that affect glycogenesis in the liver; anti-inflammatory, are active in protection against stress, and affect carbohydrate and protein metabolism   glucocorticoids  
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innermost cells abutting adrenal medulla in netlike arrangement; mainly produce small amounts of gonadocorticoids   zona reticularis  
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adrenal sex hormones   gonadocorticoids  
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2 innermost layers of adrenal cortex __ __ of glucocorticoids & gonadocorticoids, although each layer predominately produces one type   share production  
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single most abundant cation in extracellular fluid is   Na+  
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amount of Na+ in body largely determines __ of extracellular fluid   volume  
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where Na+ goes __ follows   water  
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lead to changes in blood volume & blood pressure   changes in Na+ blood concentration  
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coupled to Na+ is regulation of other ions, including   K+, H+, HCO3 (bicarbonate), & Cl- (chloride)  
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sets the resting membrane potential of cells & determine how easily action potentials are generated in nerve & muscle   extracellular contractions of K+  
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Na+ & K+ __ are crucial to overall body homeostasis   regulation  
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hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates Na+ reabsorption and K+ secretion by the kidneys   aldosterone  
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aldosterone is the most __ mineralocorticoid   potent  
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aldosterone accounts for __ __ 95% of the mineralocorticoids produced   more than  
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aldosterone __ excretion of Na+ from body   reduces  
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primary target of aldosterone is __ parts of kidney tubules, where it stimulate Na+ reabsorption & water retention accompanied by K+ elimination   distal  
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in some instances aldosterone's effect on distal kidney tubules can alter __ balance of blood by H+ excretion   acid-base  
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aldosterone __ Na+ reabsorption from perspiration, saliva, & gastric juice   enhances  
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aldosterone's regulatory effects are __ lasting approx. 20 minutes, allowing plasma electrolyte balance to be precisely controlled   brief  
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involves synthesis & activation of proteins required for Na+ transport, such as Na+-K+ ATPase, pump that exchanges Na+ for K+   mechanism of aldosterone activity  
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aldosterone is also secreted by __ organs   cardiovascular  
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in cardiovascular organs aldosterone is a(n)   paracrine  
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aldosterone secretion is __ by decreasing blood volume & pressure, as well as rising levels of K+   stimulated  
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renin-angiotensin, plasma concentrations of K+, ACTH, & atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)   mechanisms that regulate aldosterone secretion  
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hormone released by the kidneys that is involved with raising blood pressure   renin  
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influences both blood volume & pressure by regulating release of aldosterone and therefore Na+ & water reabsorption by kidneys   renin-angiotensin mechanism  
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in renin-angiotensin mechanism, specialized cells of __ __ in kidneys become excited when blood pressure/volume declines, and thus release renin   juxtaglomerular apparatus  
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in renin-angiotensin mechanism, when renin is released it cleaves off part of plasma protein angiotensinogen, which triggers   enzymatic cascade leading to formation of angiotensin II  
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potent vasoconstrictor activated by renin; also triggers release of aldosterone by glomerulosa cells   angiotensin II  
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all of effects of renin-angiotensin mechanism are ultimately involved in   raising blood pressure  
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fluctuating blood levels of K+ directly influence zona glomerulosa cells in adrenal cortex; increased K+ stimulates aldosterone release, whereas decreased K+ inhibits it   plasma concentration of K+to regulate aldosterone secretion mechanism  
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under severe stress, hypothalamus secretes more corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), 7 resulting rise in ACTH blood levels steps up rate of aldosterone secretion to small extent; resulting in increased blood volume/pressure   ACTH mechanism to regulate aldosterone secretion  
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hormone secreted by heart when blood pressure rises; fine-tunes blood pressure & sodium-water balance of body   atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)  
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one of major effects of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is to   inhibit renin-angiotensin mechanism  
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ANP blocks renin & aldosterone secretion & inhibits other __ mechanisms that enhance water & Na+ reabsorption   angiotensin-induced  
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decrease blood pressure by allowing Na+ (and water_ to flow out of body in urine   ANP mechanism's overall influence  
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producing salty urine   natriuretic  
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hypersecretion of aldosterone; typically results from adrenal tumors   aldosteronism  
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if K+ loss is __ neurons become nonresponsive & muscle weakness (eventually paralysis) occurs   extreme  
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hyposecretory disease of adrenal cortex, generally involving a deficient output of both mineralocorticoids & glucocorticoids   Addison's disease  
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glucocorticoids are adrenal cortex hormones that   increase blood glucose levels and aid the body in resisting long-term stressors  
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under normal circumstances glucocorticoids help body to adapt to intermittent food intake by keeping __ __ levels fairly constant, and maintain blood pressure by increasing action of __   blood glucose; vasoconstrictors  
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severe stress due to hemorrhage, infection, or physical/emotional trauma evokes a dramatically __ output of glucocorticoids, which help body negotiate crisis   higher  
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cortisol, cortisone, corticosterone   glucocorticoid hormones  
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glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex; release is promoted by ACTH; rising levels feed back to act on both hypothalamus & anterior pituitary   cortisol (hydrocortisone)  
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basic mechanism of glucocorticoid action on target cells is to   modify gene activity  
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glucocorticoid secretion is regulated by   negative feedback  
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driven by patterns of eating & activity, occur in a definite pattern throughout day & night   cortisol secretory bursts  
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cortisol blood levels peak __ __ we arise in morning   shortly before  
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__ __ of cortisol occur in evening just before and shortly after we fall asleep   lowest levels  
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__ __ __ can be interrupted by acute stress of any variety as higher CNS center override the usually inhibitory effects of elevated cortisol level & trigger CRH release   normal cortisol rhythm  
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under __ __ the resulting increase in ACTH blood levels causes an outpouring of cortisol from adrenal cortex   acute stress  
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stress results in __ __ in blood levels of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids   dramatic rise  
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cortisol's __ __ effects is to provoke gluconeogenesis   prime metabolic  
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formation of glucose, especially by the liver, from noncarbohydrate sources, such as amino acids   gluconeogenesis  
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in order to save glucose for the __, cortisol mobilizes fatty acids from adipose tissue & encourages their increased use for energy   brain  
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under cortisol's influence, __ __ are broken down to provide building blocks for repair or for making enzymes to be used in metabolic processes   stored proteins  
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cortisol enhances the __ nervous system's vasoconstrictive effects, and the rise in blood pressure & circulatory efficiency that results helps ensure that these nutrients are quickly distributed to cells   sympathetic  
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cortisol __ is associated with significant inflammatory & anti-immune effects   excess  
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depress cartilage /bone formation; inhibit inflammation by decreasing release of inflammatory chemicals; depress immune system; promote changes in cardiovascular, neural & GI function   excessive levels of glucocorticoids  
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rheumatoid arthritis & allergic reactions use __ __ to control symptoms of chronic inflammatory disorders   glucocorticoid drugs  
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pathology of glucocorticoid excess; may be caused by ACTH-releasing pituitary tumor, ACTH-releasing malignancy of lungs, pancreas, or kidneys, or tumor of adrenal cortex   Cushing's disease  
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Cushing's disease is most often a result of clinical administration of __ __ of glucocorticoid drugs   pharmacological doses  
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characterized by persistent elevated blood glucose levels, dramatic losses in muscle/bone protein, & water/salt retention leading to hypertension & edema   Cushing's syndrome  
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persistent elevated blood glucose levels brought on by pharmacological doses of glucocorticoids   steroid diabetes  
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include swollen "moon" face, redistribution of fat to the abdomen & posterior neck, tendency to bruise, & poor wound healing   cushingoid signs  
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major hyposecretory disorder of adrenal cortex, usually involves deficits in both glucocorticoids & mineralcorticoids; weight loss, plasma glucose & sodium levels drop, & potassium levels rise   Addison's disease  
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sex hormones, primarily androgens, secreted by the adrenal cortex   gonadocorticoids  
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hormone such as testosterone that controls male secondary sex characteristics   androgen  
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androstenedione & dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) are converted to __ in tissue cells in males   testosterone  
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androstenedione & dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) are converted to __ in tissue cells in females   estrogens  
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hypersecretion of gonadocorticoids causes   adrenogenital syndrome  
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spherical cell that stains readily with chromium salts, especially a cell of the adrenal medulla   chromaffin cells  
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chromaffin cells are modified ganglionic __ __ that synthesize catecholamines   sympathetic neurons  
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chief hormone produced by the adrenal medulla; also called adrenaline   epinephrine  
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catecholamine neurotransmitter and adrenal medullary hormone, associated with sympathetic nervous system activation   norepinephrine (NE)  
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adrenal medulla synthesize catecholamines via __ __ from tyrosine to dopamine to NE to epinephrine   molecular sequence  
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blood glucose levels rise, blood vessels constrict & heart beats faster, blood is diverted from nonessential organs to heart & skeletal muscles & preganglionic sympathetic nerve endings weaving through adrenal medulla signal for catecholamine release   when sympathetic nervous system is mobilized, in flight-or-flight  
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release of catecholamines from adrenal medulla reinforce or prolong   fight-or-flight response  
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more potent catecholamine stimulator of metabolic activities, bronchial dilation, & increased blood flow to skeletal muscles & heart   epinephrine  
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catecholamine that has greater influence on peripheral vasoconstriction & blood pressure   norepinephrine  
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epinephrine is used clinically as heart stimulant & to dilate bronchioles during   acute asthmatic attack  
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catecholamines cause relatively __ responses to stressors   brief  
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deficiency of hormones of adrenal medulla is not a problem because these hormones merely __ activities set into motion by sympathetic nervous system   intensify  
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adrenal catecholamines __ __ essential for life   are not  
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produces symptoms of uncontrolled sympathetic nervous system activity   hypersecretion of catecholamines  
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symptoms include hyperglycemia, increased metabolic rate, rapid heartbeat & palpitations, hypertension, intense nervousness & sweating; tumor of chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla   pheochromocytoma  
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hormone-secreting part of diencephalon of brain thought to be involved in setting biological clock & influencing reproductive function   pineal gland  
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hormone secreted by pineal gland; secretion peaks at night and helps set sleep-wake cycles; also a powerful antioxidant   melatonin  
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pineal gland indirectly receives input from __ pathways concerning the intensity & duration of daylight   visual  
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area referred to as our biological clock; richly supplied with melatonin receptors   suprachiasmatic nucleus  
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gland located behind stomach, between spleen & duodenum; produces both endocrine & exocrine secretions   pancreas  
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zymogen-secreting cells of the pancreatic; produce enzyme-rich juice that is carried by ducts to small intestine during digestion   acinar cells  
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tiny cell clusters (scattered among acinar cells)that produce pancreatic hormones   pancreatic islets  
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pancreatic islets are also know as   islets of Langerhans  
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glucagon-synthesizing cells of pancreas   alpha cells  
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insulin-producing cells of pancreas   beta cells  
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act as tiny fuel sensors, secreting glucagon & insulin appropriately during fasting & fed states   alpha & beta cells  
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insulin is a(n) __ hormone   hypoglycemic  
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glucagon is a(n) __ hormone   hypoglycemic  
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some __ __ cells also produce peptides, such as somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptide (PP), etc.   pancreatic islet  
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hormone formed by alpha cells of pancreatic islets; raises the glucose level of blood; 29-amino-acid polypeptide   glucagon  
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one molecule of glucagon can release 100 million molecules of __ into the blood   glucose  
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breakdown of glycogen to glucose   glycogenolysis  
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glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, release of glucose to blood by liver cells, causing blood glucose levels to rise   major targets of glucagon  
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fall in amino acid concentration in blood as liver cells sequester glucagon molecules to make new glucose molecules   secondary effect of glucagon  
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humoral stimuli, falling glucose levels, prompt __ cells to secrete glucagon   alpha  
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sympathetic nervous system stimulation & rising amino acid levels are also __ for glucagon release   stimulatory  
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glucagon release is __ by rising blood glucose levels, insulin, & somatostatin   suppressed  
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hormone that enhances carrier-mediated diffusion of glucose into tissue cells, thus lowering blood glucose levels; small protein consisting of 2 amino acid chains linked by disulfide bonds   insulin  
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insulin is synthesized as part of a larger polypeptide chain called   proinsulin  
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main effect of insulin is to __ blood glucose levels, but it also influences protein & fat metabolism   lower  
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middle portion of proinsulin polypeptide chain is excised by enzymes releasing __ insulin   functional  
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functional insulin "clipping" takes places in secretory vesicles just before insulin is released   from the beta cells  
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insulin's effects are most obvious when we have   just eaten  
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main effect of insulin is to   lower blood sugar  
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insulin also influences   protein & fat metabolism  
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circulating insulin lowers blood glucose levels by enhancing membrane __ of glucose into body cells, especially muscle & fat   transport  
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circulating insulin lowers blood glucose levels by inhibiting __ of glycogen to glucose   breakdown  
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circulating insulin lowers blood glucose levels by __ conversion of amino acids or fats to glucose   inhibiting  
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insulin does no accelerate glucose entry into liver, kidney, & brain tissues because   they have easy access to blood glucose regardless of insulin levels  
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insulin roles in the __ participate in neuronal development, feeding behavior, & learning/memory   brain  
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inhibiting effects of insulin counter any metabolic activity that would increase __ __ of glucose   plasma levels  
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at cellular level insulin activates its receptor __ __ enzyme which phosphorylates specific proteins beginning the cascade that leads to increased glucose uptake & insulin's other effects   tyrosine kinase  
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after glucose enters target cell, insulin binding triggers enzymatic activities that catalyze __ of glucose for ATP production   oxidation  
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after glucose enters target cell, insulin binding triggers enzymatic activities that join glucose molecules together to   form glycogen  
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after glucose enters target cell, insulin binding triggers enzymatic activities that convert glucose to   fat, particularly in adipose tissue  
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as a rule, energy need are met first, followed by __ __   glycogen formation  
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if excess glucose is available, after energy needs have been met, it is then   converted to fat  
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insulin stimulates amino acid uptake & protein synthesis in   muscle tissue  
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pancreatic beta cells are stimulated to secrete insulin chiefly by   elevated blood glucose levels  
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pancreatic beta cells are stimulated to secrete insulin by rising __ __ of amino & fatty acids   plasma levels  
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pancreatic beta cells are stimulated to secrete insulin by release of acetylcholine by __ nerve fibers   parasympathetic  
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as body cells take up glucose & other nutrients, and plasma levels of these substances drop, insulin secretion   is suppressed  
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glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone, thyroxine, & glucocorticoids are all   hyperglycemia hormones  
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any hyperglycemia hormone called into action as blood glucose levels drop __ __ insulin release by promoting glucose entry into bloodstream   indirectly stimulates  
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somatostatin & sympathetic nervous system activation __ insulin release   depress  
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insulin is the major __ __ that counterbalances the many hypoglycemic hormones   hypoglycemic factor  
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disease caused by deficient insulin release or by insulin resistance, leading to inability of the body cells to use carbohydrates   diabetes mellitus (DM)  
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excess of glucose lost from body in urine   glycosuria  
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fatty acid metabolites; strong organic acids   ketones  
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sugars cannot be used as cellular fuel, more fats are mobilized resulting in high fatty acids levels in blood   lipidemia  
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when ketones accumulate in blood, the blood pH drops and ketones begin to spill into the urine   ketoacidosis  
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ketones begin to spill into the urine   ketonuria  
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polyuria, polydipsia, & polyphagia are the three __ __ of diabetes mellitus   cardinal signs  
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excessive glucose in kidney filtrate act as __ __ resulting in polyuria   osmotic diuretic  
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excessive urine output   polyuria  
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excessive thirst   polydipsia  
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excessive hunger & food consumption   polyphagia  
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excessive insulin secretion   hyperinsulinism  
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hyperinsulinism __ __ hypoglycemia   results in  
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hyperinsulinism can result from __ __ tumor   islet cell  
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hyperinsulinism can result from an __ of insulin   overdose  
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male & female gonads produce steroid sex hormones __ to those produced by adrenal cortical cells   identical  
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ovaries produce important hormones of   estrogen & progesterone  
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temporary endocrine organ; secretes several steroid & protein hormones that influence course of pregnancy   placenta  
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include estrogens & progesterone, as well as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)   placental hormones  
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prompts kidneys to increase their production of salty urine & inhibits aldosterone release by adrenal cortex; thereby decreasing amount of sodium in extracellular fluid, reducing blood volume & pressure   ANP  
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hormone secreting cells sprinkled in mucosa of GI tract; release several peptide hormones that help regular wide variety of digestive functions   enteroendocrine cells  
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enteroendocrine cells release amines, like serotonin acting as paracrines, diffusing to & influencing nearby target cells without first   entering bloodstream  
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enteroendocrine cells are sometimes referred to as __ because they are similar in certain ways to neurons & many of their hormones & paracrines are chemically identical to neurotransmitters   paraneurons  
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hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells; protein hormones that signals bone marrow to increase RBC production   erythropoietin (EPO)  
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erythropoietin is secreted by interstitial cells in   kidneys  
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hormones function of kidneys is secretion of   erythropoietin & renin  
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inactive form of vitamin D, when modified cholesterol molecules in epidermal cells are exposed to UV radiation   cholecalciferol  
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cholecalciferol is hormone secreted from   skin  
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cholecalciferol is modified in the __ and becomes fully activated in the __   liver; kidneys  
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calcitrol is __ __ of carrier system that intestinal cells use to absorb Ca2+ from ingested food   essential regulator  
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hormone released by fat cells that signals satiety; serves to tell body how much stored energy is available   leptin  
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leptin binds to CNS neurons concerned with __ __   appetite control  
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hormones released by adipose cells that affect sensitivity of cells to insulin   resistin & adiponectin  
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insulin antagonist secreted by adipose tissue   resistin  
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enhances sensitivity to insulin & is secreted by adipose tissue   adiponectin  
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hormone secreted by osteoblasts that prods pancreatic beta cells to divide & secrete more insulin; restricts fat storage by adipocytes & triggers release of adiponectin   osteocalcin  
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is that glucose handling is improved & body fat is reduced   result of osteocalcin  
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osteocalcin levels are __ in type 2 diabetes   low  
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lymphoid organ and endocrine gland active in immune response; site of maturation of T lymphocytes   thymus  
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peptide hormones secreted by thymus; thought to be involved in normal development of T lymphocytes & immune response   thymulin, thymopoietins, & thymosins  
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thymulin, thymopoietins, & thymosins are called hormones but they   mainly act as paracrines  
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hormone-producing glands arise from   all three embryonic germ layers  
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endocrine glands derived from __ produce steroid hormones   mesoderm  
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endocrinology involves the study of   endocrine organs and hormones  
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steroids are   synthesized from cholesterol  
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any given hormone will influence the activity of   its target cell  
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PIP2-calcium signaling mechanism is mechanisms of hormone action in which   intracellular calcium ions act as a final mediator  
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down-regulation involves   loss of receptors & prevents target cells from overreacting to persistently high hormone levels  
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when one hormone opposes the action of another hormone, the interaction is called   antagonism  
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within a negative feedback system the target organ effects   inhibit further hormone release  
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anterior pituitary has traditionally been called the "master endocrine gland" because   many of the numerous hormones it produces regulate the activity of other endocrine glands  
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in recent years, anterior pituitary has been dethroned by the __, which is now known to control the activity of the anterior pituitary   hypothalamus  
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growth hormone stimulates   most body cells to increase in size and divide  
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pituitary dwarfism is homeostatic imbalance resulting from   hyposecretion of growth hormone  
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follicle-stimulating hormone   stimulates gamete (sperm or egg) production  
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as blood levels of __ __, the expulsive contractions of labor gain momentum and finally end in birth   oxytocin rise  
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because TH provokes an increase in number of __ __ in blood vessels, it plays an important role in maintaining blood pressure   adrenergic receptors  
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chief cells are   found within the parathyroid gland that secrete parathyroid hormone  
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if left untreated hypoparathyroidism can   lead to paralysis/death  
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Addison's disease is homeostatic imbalance that usually results from   deficits in both glucocorticoids & mineralocorticoids  
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adenohypophysis secretes   TSH  
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neurohypophysis secretes   ADH  
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thyroid gland secretes   calcitonin  
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adrenal gland secretes   aldosterone  
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pineal gland secretes   melatonin  
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FSH   stimulates development of the follicle in the ovaries  
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GH   mobilizes fats, spares glucose, and promotes the protein synthesis necessary for growth  
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ACTH   stimulate adrenal cortex  
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TSH   stimulate thyroid gland  
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ADH   stimulates kidney tubules to reabsorb water from urine  
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condition that would be balanced by insulin   high levels of blood sugar  
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condition that would be balanced by ADH   loss of body fluids  
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condition that would be balanced by aldosterone   loss of Na+ from extracellular fluids  
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condition that would be balanced by thyroxine   decrease in body metabolism  
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condition that would be balanced by parathyroid hormone   decrease in blood Ca+ levels  
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function of thyroid-stimulating hormone   stimulates production of thyroxine  
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function of growth hormone   causes cells to undergo mitosis & increase in size  
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function of oxytocin   increases contraction of uterine smooth muscles  
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function of adrenocorticotropic hormone   causes adrenal cortex to produce hormones  
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function of follicle-stimulating hormone   affects functions of ovaries & testes  
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site of release & function of TSH   anterior pituitary; causes thyroid gland to synthesize thyroxine  
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site of release & function of FSH   anterior pituitary; causes ovarian follicles to grow & produce estrogen & spermatogenesis in testes  
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site of release & function of LH   anterior pituitary; causes ovulation & interstitial cells to produce testosterone in testes  
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site of release & function of oxytocin   posterior pituitary; causes uterine contractions  
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site of release & function of ADH   posterior pituitary; causes kidneys to conserve water  
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function of prolactin   stimulates mild production  
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function of oxytocin   stimulates milk ejection from mammary glands  
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function of thyroxine   increase metabolic rate  
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function of calcitonin   lowers blood Ca2+ levels  
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function of parathyroid hormone   raises blood Ca2+ levels  
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gland/organ that produces calcitonin   thyroid gland  
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gland/organ that produces parathyroid hormone   parathyroid glands  
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gland/organ that produces adrenocorticotropic hormones   pituitary gland  
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gland/organ that produces glucocorticoids   adrenal cortex  
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gland/organ that produces epinephrine   adrenal medulla  
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pineal gland produces   melatonin  
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testes produce   testosterone  
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thymus produces   thymosin  
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heart produces   atrial natriuretic peptide  
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placenta produces   human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)  
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function of melatonin   associated with drowsiness at night  
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function of testosterone   associated with sexual maturity in males; needed for normal sperm production  
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function of thymosin   essential for normal immune response  
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function of atrial natriuretic peptide   reduces blood volume, blood pressure, and blood sodium concentration by signaling the kidneys  
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function of HCG   helps to sustain pregnancy  
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hormone that adipose tissue produces   leptin  
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hormone that skin produces   cholecalciferol  
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hormone that kidney produces   erythropoietin  
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hormone that duodenum of small intestine produces   cholecystokinin  
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hormone that stomach produces   gastrin  
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function of leptin   binds to CNS neurons concerned with appetite control  
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function of cholecalciferol   activated by the kidneys to Vitamin D; stimulates active absorption of Ca2+ by intestinal cells  
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function of erythropoietin   stimulates the production of red blood cells  
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function of cholecystokinin   stimulates release of bile  
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function of gastrin   stimulates stomach to released hydrochloric acid  
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organ that produces glucagon   pancreas  
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organ that produces TSH   anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis)  
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organ that produces thyroxine   thyroid gland  
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organ that produces renin   kidneys  
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organ that produces ADH   posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis)  
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function of glucagon   increases blood sugar level by stimulating liver  
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function of TSH   stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine  
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function of thyroxine   increases the metabolic rate  
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function of erythropoietin   increases red blood cell production  
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function of ADH   increases water reabsorption in kidney tubules  
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category of hormone of FSH & LH   gonadotropins  
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category of hormone of cortisol   glucocorticoids  
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category of hormone of androgens   gonadocorticoids  
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category of hormone of aldosterone   mineralocorticoids  
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function of gonadotropins   regulate functions of gonads in both sexes  
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function of glucocorticoids   increase blood levels of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids during stress  
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function of androgens   produce masculinizing effects when produced in large quantities  
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function of mineralocorticoids   regulate Na+ reabsorption by the kidneys and thereby regulates other electrolyte levels  
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hormone produced by posterior pituitary   antidiuretic hormone  
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hormone produced by anterior pituitary   growth hormone  
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hormone produced by pancreas   insulin  
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hormone produced by adrenal cortex   aldosterone  
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hormone produced by adrenal medulla   epinephrine  
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function of antidiuretic hormone   causes kidneys to conserve water  
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function of growth hormone   stimulates embryonic cells (stem cells) to undergo mitosis  
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function of insulin   facilitates glucose transport into cells  
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function of aldosterone   increases Na+ reabsorption in the kidneys  
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function of epinephrine   increases cell reactions during sympathetic response  
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hormone that would help to restore the balance for homeostatic imbalance of lowered levels of Ca2+ in the blood   parathyroid hormone  
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hormone that would help to restore the balance for homeostatic imbalance of too much Ca2+ in blood   calcitonin  
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hormone that would help to restore the balance for homeostatic imbalance of elevated levels of blood sugar   insulin  
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hormone that would help to restore the balance for homeostatic imbalance of decreased levels of blood sugar   glucagon  
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hormone that would help to restore the balance for homeostatic imbalance of excessive levels of Na+ in extracellular fluids   aldosterone  
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gland that would produce the hormone needed to restore homeostasis for end of 9 month pregnancy   posterior pituitary  
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gland that would produce the hormone needed to restore homeostasis for loss of Na+ from profuse sweating   adrenal cortex  
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gland that would produce the hormone needed to restore homeostasis for high blood sugar due to eating too many sweets   pancreas  
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gland that would produce the hormone needed to restore homeostasis for drop in blood levels of Ca2+ due to extreme inactivity   parathyroid  
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gland that would produce the hormone needed to restore homeostasis for delayed/stunted growth   anterior pituitary  
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homeostatic imbalance of gigantism would be due to the hormone deficiency/overproduction of   overproduction of GH  
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homeostatic imbalance of diabetes mellitus would be due to the hormone deficiency/overproduction of   insulin deficiency  
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homeostatic imbalance of sympathetic nervous system overactivity would be due to the hormone deficiency/overproduction of   oversecretion of catecholamines  
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homeostatic imbalance of Grave's disease would be due to the hormone deficiency/overproduction of   hypersecretion of thyroid hormone  
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homeostatic imbalance of diabetes insipidus would be due to the hormone deficiency/overproduction of   hyposecretion of ADH  
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principle hormone produced by zona reticularis   androgens  
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principle hormone produced by zona glomerulosa   mineralocorticoids  
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principle hormone produced by zona fasciculate   glucocorticoids  
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principle hormone produced by beta cells   insulin  
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humoral control mechanisms   monitoring blood levels of substances and correct them  
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neural control mechanism   axons cause hormone release  
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hormonal control mechanism   hormone release is dependent upon other hormone levels  
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is NOT a major endocrine organ, but produces hormones in addition to its major function   kidneys  
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produce the hormones renin and erythropoietin   kidney cells  
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primary function of kidney cells is   excretion of body waste  
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steroid hormones influence cellular activities by   binding to DNA and forming a gene-hormone complex  
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steroid hormones enter cell & form DNA/hormone complex before they   change cellular function  
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preganglionic fibers of sympathetic neurons stimulate adrenal medulla to   produce epinephrine & norepinephrine  
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is either amino acid-based hormones or steroids   chemical classification of hormones  
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__ __ of most body tissues is controlled directly by TH   metabolic rate  
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secretion of parathyroid hormone is a good example of   humoral stimuli  
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stimulus for producing insulin is   high blood glucose concentration  
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transcription of new messenger RNA is a function of   steroid hormones  
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iodine is required for   synthesis of thyroid hormone  
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hypophyseal portal system transports releasing & inhibiting hormones from hypothalamus to   anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis)  
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signal that would affect local cells by releasing chemicals into extracellular fluid   paracrine  
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permissiveness is the property in which a hormone __ __ its full effect without another hormone   CANNOT exhibit  
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NOT a true hormone, but, rather, a trophic substance   TSH  
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hypothalamus is considered a __ organ   neuroendocrine  
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protein kinases affect enzymes by   adding phosphate group (phosphorylation) to enzyme  
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"hormone response element" is located on the   cell DNA  
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"hormone response element" represents   site for a hormone to bind  
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water-soluble hormones exhibit   shortest half-life  
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normal endocrine controls can be __ __ by the nervous system   directly overridden  
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POMC is a __ for ACTH   prohormone  
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iodination of thyroid hormones is mediated by   peroxidase enzymes  
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congenital condition that includes mental retardation, short disproportional body size, and a thick tongue and neck is caused by   deficiency of thyroxin  
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osteitis fibrosa cystica is caused by   increase in parathyroid hormone  
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resistin, an insulin antagonist, is a hormone produced by   adipose tissue  
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somatostatin is considered paracrine because it acts on   cells other than those that secrete it  
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alcohol intake inhibits the secretion of ADH, thus the absence of ADH there is   increased urine output  
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sympathetic nerve stimulation causes release of epinephrine and norepinephrine   from adrenal medulla  
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adrenal medulla is a(n) __ stimulated gland   neurally  
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autoimmune response is said to be cause for __ __ diabetes   type I  
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hormones of the thymus gland are essential in   formation of immune cells  
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__ __, main cells of immune system, mature in thymus gland, where they are stimulated by thymosin hormones   T lymphocytes  
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secretion of digestive enzymes is a(n) __ function for the pancreas   exocrine  
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for the pancreas, production of insulin and glucagon is a(n) __ function   endocrine  
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is high at night and low during daylight hours   blood level of melatonin  
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skin, the heart, and the kidneys contain cells or tissues that   produce hormones  
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synthesis & release, or blood levels, of most hormones are regulated by a(n) __ __   negative-feedback system  
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__ __ for oxytocin are the smooth muscle cells of the uterus and the myoepithelial cells of the mammary glands   target tissues  
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hormones are __ __ the extracellular fluids   secreted into  
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most hormones can be __ __ as either amino-acid based/steroids   classified chemically  
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hormones are __ __ signals that travel in blood or lymph throughout the body   "long-distance" chemical  
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local hormones are released into the __ __ and affect only adjacent cells in the same tissue   extracellular fluid  
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hormones that are derived from __ are called steroids   cholesterol  
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hormones may communicate with their target cells __ __ to an extracellular receptor   by binding  
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hormones may communicate with their target cells by direct __ __   gene activation  
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a given hormone influences __ __ __ referred to as "target cells"   only certain cells  
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hypothalamus __ __ of the pituitary gland   regulates activity  
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thymic hormones are involved in __   immunity  
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antagonism has a(n) __ affect   opposite  
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