NPB 101 Endocrine System

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  1. 1. stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
  2. 3. defined as the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change and a real or perceived threat to homeostasis
  3. 5. condition that is characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland due to overstimulation of TSH receptors
  4. 7. hormone secreted from hypothalamus that inhibits prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary
  5. 8. when one hormone causes the loss of another hormone's receptors
  6. 12. type of cell that clears away chondrocytes and deposits new bone
  7. 14. IGF-1 can serve both an endocrine role and a local ______ role
  8. 16. type of hormone derived from cholesterol
  9. 18. hormone secreted from alpha cells that is present in the post-absorptive state
  10. 19. cortisol works via a nuclear receptor to regulate _______
  11. 21. part of the brain that coordinates the endocrine system
  12. 22. this can act as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone, increases blood glucose levels, and is secreted from the adrenal medulla
  13. 23. metabolic disorders that are characterized by impaired blood glucose control
  14. 25. natural and synthetic glucocorticoids are _____ and anti-inflammatory at high levels
  15. 26. hormone that constricts blood vessels and is secreted form the posterior pituitary
  16. 28. cell that secretes the matrix of cartilage and become embedded in it
  17. 30. enlargement of the extremities due to excess growth hormone after puberty
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  1. 2. hormone secreted from beta cells that is present in the absorptive state and facilitates uptake of glucose in target organs
  2. 4. condition that causes hyperthyroidism and is characterized by bulging eyes, goiter, weight loss, heat intolerance, insomnia, rapid heart rate
  3. 6. _______ hormones are bound to proteins as they circulate plasma
  4. 9. hormone associated with reproduction and positive feedback that is secreted from the posterior pituitary
  5. 10. indirectly inhibits secretion of growth hormone by inhibiting secretion of GHRH from the hypothalamus
  6. 11. cortisol is permissive for the effects of the ______ nervous system
  7. 13. site of thyroid hormone synthesis and makes up colloid
  8. 15. when one hormone must be present in sufficient amounts for another to have full effect
  9. 17. this mineral is needed for production of T3 and T4
  10. 20. this hormone is permissive for the effects of growth hormone
  11. 24. system of blood vessels that connects the hypothalamus with the anterior pituitary
  12. 27. _______ hormones work at the cell membrane (receptors are located at the cell membrane)
  13. 29. in the liver glucose is stored as _______