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Lipids that cause some affects like hormones
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Prostaglandins
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What are some functions of Prostaglandins?
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1.can't be stored /used only when needed
2cause smooth muscle to contract 3cause smooth m. in blood vessels to relax lower bp 4 given women to abort babies |
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____ OR ______ CAN BE AN ENDICRINE IF IT SECRETES A HORMONE
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GLAND TISSUE , ENTIRE ORGAN
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A Chemical messenger from A to B nerves system must be secreted directly into the blood
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HORMONES
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Name some VARIOUS HORMONE ACTIONS (A)
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1.Control the rate of of chemical reations( glucose to glycogen)
2.Aid in the transport of subtances through membranes(many hormones are carrier molecules) |
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Name some Various Hormone Action (B)
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1.Regulate water & electrolytes (kidneys)
2.Various roles in reproduction (testos &estragn) 3.development in growth |