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- 4. a low blood glucose level
- 8. the conversion of stored glycogen to glucose to be sued for energy production
- 9. cells: cells of Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone insulin
- 12. a low blood calcium level
- 15. locally acting hormone-like substance produced by virtually all cells from the phospholipids of their cell membrane (have varied functions)
- 18. a high blood calcium level
- 20. of Langerhans: the endocrine portions of the pancreas that secrete insulin & glucagon
- 21. a high blood glucose level
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- 1. the pituitary gland
- 2. Luteum: the temporary endocrine gland formed from an ovarian follicle that has released an ovum; secretes progesterone & estrogen
- 3. Hormones: hormones released by the hypothalamus that stimulate secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland®
- 5. the conversion of excess amino acids to simple CHO or to glucose to be used for energy production
- 6. having the same effects as sympathetic impulses, as has epinephrine (hormone of adrenal medulla)
- 7. disease: hyposecretion of the hormones of adrenal cortex, characterized by low blood pressure, dehydration, muscle weakness, & mental lethargy
- 10. hypersecretion of growth hormone in adult, resulting in excessive growth of bones of the face, hands, & feet
- 11. Organ: the organ (tissue) in which a hormone exerts its specific effects
- 13. cells: cells of Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone glucagon
- 14. the conversion of glucose to glycogen to be stored as potential energy
- 16. Feedback Mechanism: a control system in which a stimulus initiates a response that reverses or reduces the stimulus, thereby stopping the response until the stimulus occurs again
- 17. mechanism: a series of chemical reactions initiated by a decrease in blood pressure that stimulates the kidneys to secrete the enzyme rennin; culminates in the formation of angiotensin lI
- 19. epinephrine & norepinephrine, hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla