Hormones of the Brain
This hormone stimulates the Thyroid to release T3 and T4.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
This hormone lowers blood sugar by causing the liver to store excess glucose as glycogen and the body cells to absorb glucose to use for energy.
Insulin
Regulating a biological factor back to normal is an example of ________________ feedback.
Negative
Steroids are made from...
Cholesterol
Which structure is called the master gland?
Pituitary Gland
This hormone is released in low levels of light and regulates sleep-wake cycles.
Melatonin
This hormone is given during an allergic reaction. It opens airways and constricts blood vessels.
Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
T or F: Positive feedback is short-lasting and circumstantial
True
This type of hormone binds the cell receptor on the cell membrane.
Non-Steroid Hormones
Which hormone is long-lasting? (up to hours or days)
Steroid Hormones
Where is Anti-Diuretic Hormone Produced?
Posterior Pituitary Gland.
The Thyroid releases...
T3, T4, and Calcitonin
When someone has an infection, the body temporarily increases body temperature causing a fever. The fever kills the pathogen from the heat. This is an example of _____________ feedback.
Positive
This type of hormone changes enzyme activity; therefore, the cellular activity inside the cell.
Non-Steroid Hormones
In order to increase blood sugar, the pancreas releases...
Glucagon
This hormone encourages mammary gland development, milk production, and suppresses the release of estrogen.
Prolactin
A 55 year old woman begins menopause. To supplement for the lack of estrogen, the adrenal gland secretes...
Androgens
When blood calcium is too low, the thyroid will release Parathyroid Hormone. PTH causes bones to release excess calcium and the kidneys and intestines to absorb calcium. This is an example of _____________ feedback.
Negative
Give an example of a Non-Steroid.
Melatonin, Oxytocin, Epinephrine, Insulin, Glucagon
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If there is an imbalance of water and sodium levels, the posterior pituitary glans will release...
Anti-Diuretic Hormone
A patient has a goiter, bulging eyes, anxiety, sweat, and a quick metabolism. This patient is most likely suffering from...
Grave's Disease
If someone is experiencing low blood pressure, which hormone will be released to increase it back to normal.
Aldosterone- Adrenal Glands
This hormone changes gene expression; therefore, changing which proteins are being produced.
Steroids
If you are sick, which structure would be activated?
Thymus