Endocrine System Bundle 2024 Update with complete solutions

Anabolic hormones stimulate what? - Anabolism (building up) in target cells. Are hormones regulated by positive or negative feedback? - Negative feed back Are large or small amounts of hormones needed to get desired response? - Small amounts. Hormones are very potent and have long-lasting effects...

How are the anabolic properties of insulin used? - Protein synthesis, lipid synthesis/storage, glycogen synthesis In what situations would our need for ADH be reduced? - If we have increased blood volume or consume alcohol (alcohol inhibits ADH production) In what situations would someone need m...

Acinar cells - -pancreatic cell that produces enzyme-rich juice -it is an exocrine product ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) aka corticotropin - anterior pituitary hormone that influences the activity of the adrenal cortex Adrenal cortex - outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroi...

acromegaly - Hypersecretion of the GH in adults which causes an overgrowth of bones in the hands, feet, and face adrenal gland - one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and no...

2 categories of chemically hormones - Protein Hormones - amino-acids compounds Steroid Hormones - lipid-molecules from cholesterol 2 Lobes Control - Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland is controlled Hormonally Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland is to controlled by Nerve Impulses Addison's D...

Adrenal cortex - B Function: release glucocorticoids (cortisol) which raise blood glucose levels and stimulate the breakdown of protein; Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) which influence the kidneys to reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium; Sex hormones that stimulate reproductive organs and bring...