The Endocrine System
Beta-cells
The Epididymis
What is resting membrane potential?
the electrical potential across a cell membrane at rest
A hormone produced by the pancreas to aide in opening the cell for glucose to enter
Which gland secretes melatonin?
Hormone produced by the ovaries that helps regulate the menstrual cycle and proper the uterus for pregnancy?
Progesterone
What system reacts quickly to stimuli?
What does the cerebellum control?
What is the main hormone secreted by the thyroid?
T4
This medical condition, characterized by the growth of tissue outside of the uterus, can cause pain and infertility.
What is a reflex?
automatic, involuntary response to stimuli
What are the eccrine glands and what do they secrete?
They are tiny coiled glands in the skin
sweat
Which hormones are sythesized from cholesterol?
Steroid hormones
During this week of pregnancy, the fetus‘ major organs begin to function and develop
Week 4
What are the three main parts of the neuron?
soma, axon, dendrites
What are Holocrine glands and what do they secrete?
They are sebaceous glands that secret their whole cells.
What are the principle effects of follicle stimulating hormone?
either male or female
F: growth of ovarian follicles and secretion of estrogen
M: sperm production
This tube connects the testes to the prostate gland and also stores and transports sperm
What is the refractory period?
following an action potential where the neuron can‘t fire another action potential.