Target organs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bio 161 PSU Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Question 1: What does the endocrine system primarily do? - a. secretes hormones through ducts - b. secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream - c. transports hormones via lymphatic vessels - d. stores hormones in specialized glands - Answer: b. secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream Explanation: The endocrine system releases hormones directly into the bloodstream, which then travel to target organs or tissues. ...

NURSING 5140 All SG Questions Combined (Module 1-12) Study Questions And 100% Verified Answers 2023. Module 1 Study Questions Altered Cellular & Tissue Biology Ch. 2 1. Compare and contrast cellular injury and adaptation. 1. Compare and Contrast cellular injury and adaptation. Cellular Adaptation  Cellular adaptation is an alteration that enables the cell to maintain a steady state called homeostasis despite adverse conditions. It is the cells response to protect itself from injur...

What does ACE stand for? Correct Answer-angiotensin-converting enzyme The pancreas produces only glucagon and insulin (T/F) Correct Answer-false the chemical messages of the nervous system have longer lasting effect on target organs than do the chemical messages of the endocrine system (t/f) Correct Answer-false some hormones and neurotransmitters have similar actions and so work together to maintain homeostasis (t/f) Correct Answer-true control of the release of hormones is primaril...

hormone secreted molecule that travels to target cells and exerts some effect based on interaction with receptor hormone travel... 1. can be secreted in blood and travel through to reach location 2. can act locally and travel through interstitial space to neighbor cells neurotransmitters only act on target cells through a synaptic cleft neurotransmitter example molecule that can act as neurotransmitter and hormone dopamine role of endocrine system 1. homeostatic regulation of ions 2....

APHY 102 Ch 17: Endocrine System Ivy Tech endocrinology Study of hormones and endocrine organs functions of the endocrine system 1. control reproduction, development and growth 2. prepare the body to combat stress 3. maintain electrolyte and water balance and blood pressure 4. maintain nutrient balance (glucose) 5. regulate cell metabolism 6. increase or decrease cellular activity by changing: plasma membrane permeability, synthesis of proteins, enzyme functions, cellular secretions...

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

Answer: 3 Correct Answer-The nurse is using a drug handbook to determine the indications for furosemide (Lasix). The term indications is defined as the: 1. Way a drug works on the target organs 2. Amount of the drug to be administered 3. Conditions for which a drug is approved. 4. Reason that the drug should not be given Answer: 3 Correct Answer-While completing the health history, the nurse asks the patient, "What medications do you take regularly?" Which drug name would the nurse ex...

MCAT METABOLISMWhile Hexokinase is present in most tissues, GLUCOKINASE is specifically present in ____________ in the liver and pancreatic _____________ cells (acts as a glucose sensor with GLUT2) hepatocytes; B-islet cells Metabolic state 3-5 hours after eating; marked by secretion of ____________ Postprandial; insulin Which state is also known as the ABSORPTIVE or most well-fed state and is marked by anabolism and Insulin release postprandial What 3 organs does insulin tar...

ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Review Receptors - CORRECT ANSWERS Norepinephrine-Adrenergic (adrenergic comes from the word adrenalin) Alpha 1-all sympathetic target organs except the heart-constrict the blood vessels and dilation of pupils Alpha 2-Presynaptic adrenergic nerve terminal-inhibits the release of norepinephrine Beta 1-Heart and Kidneys (BETA 1-ONE HEART)-increased heart rate and force of contraction, release of renin Beta 2-All sympathetic target organs-inhibits smo...

Central Nervous System - ANSWER "general" of the body; integration of sensory input and origin of motor responses • brain • spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System - ANSWER body; sensory input and motor output • nerves • sensory receptors • motor neurons sensory receptors - ANSWER Afferent neurons → Admit signals differentiated based on location • somatic • visceral somatic sensory receptors - ANSWER receptors and neurons that are located in the skin, skeletal ...