ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 1) KNOW ALL OF THE ENDOCRINE GLAND & HOROMONES * Hypothalamus Although it is part of the brain‚ the hypothalamus secretes several hormones and is very closely related to the activity of the endocrine system. * The hormones it secretes are: * Releasing hormones – stimulate the secretion of specific anterior pituitary hormones * Release inhibiting hormones – inhibit the secretion of specific anterior pituitary hormones Pituitary * A small
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The endocrine system is a control system of ductless glands that secrete chemical "instant messengers" called hormones that circulate within the body via the bloodstream to affect distant cells within specific organs. Endocrine glands secrete their products immediately into the blood or interstitial fluid‚ without storage of the chemical. Hormones act as "messengers‚" and are carried by the bloodstream to different cells in the body‚ which interpret these messages and act on them. Typical endocrine
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Endocrine Maintains homeostasis. Ex. Growth rate‚ body temp‚ hunger feelings. Hormone Chemical messenger‚ that secretes into blood by an endocrine gland. Gland Secretes chemical substances used by the body Exocrine gland Secretes chemical substances into a duct Endocrine gland Ductless glands that secrete hormones Target cell Cell on which the hormone exerts an effect Affects of hormones Activation or inactivation of enzymes‚ stimulates mitosis‚ plasma membrane permeability change‚ synthesis
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4 Exercise Endocrine System Physiology Advance Preparation/Comments Consider covering the following topics to prepare students for the simulation: • Describe the regulation of thyroid hormone secretion. • Explain the relationship between the hypophysis (pituitary gland) and the hypothalamus. • Describe the synthesis of thyroid hormones‚ thyroxine and triiodothyronine. • Explain disorders that result in goiter formation. • Review the factors that contribute to bone density. • Explain the regulation
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The endocrine system refers to the different organs of the body that are responsible for secreting hormones that affect bodily processes. Better known for their ability to process waste‚ the kidneys are responsible for the secretion of four different hormones: rennin‚ calcitriol‚ erythropoietin and thrombopoietin These chemicals released by the kidneys affect a wide range of bodily processes dealing with the circulatory and skeletal systems. Understanding the endocrine functions of the
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Lab 1 – Exercise 4: Endocrine System ACTIVITY 1: Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone Part 1: Chart 1: Effects of Hormones on Metabolic Rate Normal Rat Thyroidectomized Rat Hypophysectomized Rat Baseline Weight Ml O2 used in 1 minute Ml O2 used per hour Metabolic rate Palpation results 250 grams 7.1 ml 426ml 1704 ml O2/kg/hr NO MASS 245 grams 6.3 ml 378 ml 1542.86 ml O2/kg/hr
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Quiz #1 September 8‚ 2014 Name: Answer Key (1) For each of the following goods and services‚ identify if the good or service is counted in U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provide a short explanation defending your decision. a. Household work completed by a maid (2 points). This service is included in GDP because the service is legal and has a market value. b. Milk bought by a bakery for use in the baking of donuts (2 points). The good is not included in GDP because it is an
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from U - A*. • You only need to complete one ISA but there are three available. • Each ISA is made up of 4 parts – – – – Research Section 1 exam Practical Section 2 exam • ISA’s are done in lesson time and take approximately 6 lessons. • Your best ISA grade will be the mark sent to the exam board. Controlled Assessment Unit - CAU Investigative Skills Assessment - ISA 1 • Introduce the context of the investigation Context: • Your teacher will describe the context in which the investigation is set
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140C Practice Midterm I Answer Key April 2013 Q1_________(- points) Q2_________(- points) Q3_________(-- points) Q4_________(-- points) Q5_________(-- points) Q6_________(-- points) Total_________(100 points) Only use the front side of each page for your answers. Nothing on the back sides will be graded. If you write the exam in pencil or erasable pen‚ you give up your right to any kind of regrade. Name_______________________ PID#_________________________ 1. Amine Basicity (5 points)
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in helping people with diabetes achieve and maintain optimal glycemic control and reduce the risk of long-term tissue damage” (p.1282). This article written by individuals of the Diabetes UK Nutrition Working Group‚ contains guidelines for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. One of the main points is the fact that diabetics need to account for their personal health and lifestyle while formulating a health plan. It is stressed in the UK guidelines that a plan needs to be individualized to the person
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