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what must a hormone bind to in order to have it's effect
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receptor
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long term hypothyroidism in adults is
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myxedema
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where is vasopressin produced
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hypothalamus
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protein deactivated by guanosine diphosphate binding
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G protein
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what skeletal finding is observed by hyperparathyroidism
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Bone thinning
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hormones from adrenal medulla that stimulate glycogenolysis
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epinephrine and norepinephrine
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this condition, especially seen in patients with type II diabetes results in gangrene and amputation of lower extremeties
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peripheral vascular disease
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which 2nd messenger activates protein Kinase C
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DAG
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major funct for oxytocin
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uterine contractions and release of milk from mammary glands
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condition of overstimulation of the muscles that results in a lethal contraction of the diaphragm resulting in convulsions and asphyxia
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fetal tetany
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term indicated a funct similar to endocrine except they have their effects on the very same cell
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autocrine
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most common cause of death in patients with type II diabetes mellitus is
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coronary artery disease
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type of hormones directly entering cells nucleus where they combine with their receptors and bind with the DNA to turn the genes on or off
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steroid
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hormone mainly responsible for the release of cortisol by the adrenal cortex
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adrenocorticotropin ormone or corticotropin
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major effect of parathyroid hormone on plasma calcium levels
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increases it
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a clinical condition caused by the oversecretion of ACTH is
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hypercortisolism
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hormone made by the hypothalamus causes the release of milk from the mammary glands
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oxytocin
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what struct produces thromboxanes
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platelets
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which hormone causes the release of thyrotropin
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thyrotropin releasing hormone
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where is parathyroid hormone produced
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parathyroid gland
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which thyroid disease is associated with a reduced metabolic rate
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hypothyroidism
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type of diabetes mellitus is relatively rare
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type I
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what is age related name for type II diabetes
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adult onset
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term indicating a gland that is ductless and secretes it products directly into the blood
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endocrine
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which thyroid disease is associated with weight gain
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hypothyroidism
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these specialized fatty acids cause pain associated with headaches
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prostoglandins
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which cells of the pancreas produce insulin
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beta cells
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where in the brain is beta endorphin made
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anterior pituitary gland
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which hormone from adrenal cortex reduces the stress from fever/illness etc
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cortisol
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how many time above normal can the urine output reach in diabetes mellitus
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12 times
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major effect of parathyroid hormone on bone
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activates osteoclastic resorption of bone
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a disease marked by a deficiency in funct anti diuretic hormone receptors
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nefrogenic diabetes insipidus
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which enzyme is inhibited by NSAIDS
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cyclooxygenase
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compounds secreted in one location and having their effects at relatively far off locations
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hormones
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what blood finding is observed in hyperparathyroidism
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increased plasma calcium
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another name for addisons disease
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hypercortisolism
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which cells of the pancreas produce somatostatin
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delta cells
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the catecholamaines are commonly referred to as the ______ hormones
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fight or flight hormones
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another name for type I diabetes mellitus
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junenile onset
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other than leukocytes, what cells produce leukotrienes
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mast cells
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which cells of the pancreas produce glucagon
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alpha
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what is the source of most male hormones for a woman after the ovaries no longer produce the major female hormone estrogen
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adrenal cortex
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what is the source of most male hormones for a woman after the ovaries no longer produce theme
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adrenal cortex
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what is the process in which glucose is produced from non-carbohydrates musch as proteins and fats
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gluconeogenesis
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where is thyroid stimulating hormone produced
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anterior pituitary gland
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a group of physiologically active, ringed fatty acids
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eicosanoid
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which thyroid disease is associated with edema throughout the body especially in the face and trunk
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hypothyroidism
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which enzyme is activated by cyclic adenosine monophosphate
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protein kinase A
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another name for prolactin inhibition hormone
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dopamine
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increasing the number of receptors in the cell membrane is
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Up-regulation
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how does insulin effect the plasma glucose levels
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reduces it
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how does hypocotisolism effect body weight
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decreases
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major funct of prolactin inhibiting hormone
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prevents the release of prolactin
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a system of chemical reactions by which a hormone is able to transfer its influence first to a receptor then to a series of intracellular proteins which will result in the desired effect of the hormone
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second messenger system
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most common cause of end stage renal failure in the western world is due to which disease
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diabetes mellitus
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these specialized fatty acids cause inflammation
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prostoglandins
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an enzyme that is responsible for the destruction of cyclic adenosine monophosphate
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phosphodiesterase
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2nd messenger which activates protein kinase A
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cyclic adenosine monophosphate
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what effect does hypoparathyroidism have on muscles and nerves
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overstimulated
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another name for cushing disease is
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hypercortisolism
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where is corticotropin releasing hormone produced
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hypothalamus
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where is prolactin releasing hormone produced
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hypothalamus
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type of diabetes mellitus is associated with ketoacidosis
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type I
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major funct of corticotropin releasing hormone
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release of corticotropin
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type of diabetes is insulin dependent
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type I
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which hormone produced int he lungs causes vasoconstriction
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angiotensin II
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hypertonic blood has what effect on blood pressure
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increased
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what is the major funct of glucagon
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increased plasma glucose levels
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another name fore posterior pituitary gland
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neurohypophysis
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ability of one hormone to make a target organ much more sensitive to another different hormone
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permissive action
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which thyroid disease is associated with hypotonic muscles
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hypothyroidism
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from what molec are all steroid hormones derived
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cholesterol
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major effect of aldosterone on fluid balance
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water retention
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a pathological increase in thyroid hormone is
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hyperthyroidism
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1st messenger in the transmission of a hormones effect deep into the cell
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hormones
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which hormone prevents the release of prolactin
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prolactin inhibition hormone
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another name for cortocotropin is
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adrenocorticotropic hormone
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what is the major of erythopoietin
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production of erythrocytes
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what are the major funct for ADH/AVP
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water retention and vasoconstriction
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what is the major funct of somatostatin
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inhibits the release of growth hormone
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an enzyme activated by G proteins
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adenylate cyclase and phospholipase C
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a hypertonic condition of urine has what effect on urine output
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increases
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congenital hypothyroidism was once known as
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cretinism
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what is the major effect of aldosterone on blood pressure
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increases
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where is pro-opiomelatocortin produced
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anterior pituitary
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what is the major hormone which causes an increase in plasma glucose levels
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glucagon
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from which parent molec is beta endorphin derived
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pro-opiomelanocortin
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how does insulin effect the cells ability to take in glucose
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increases it
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a hormone that causes the pancreas to release bicarbonate ion into the duodenum
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secretin
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aka neurohypophysis
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posterior pituitary
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which hormone causes the release of adrenocortocitropic hormone
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corticotropin releasing hormone
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which thyroid disease is associated with dry skin and hair
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hypothyroidism
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from what organ is renin made and released
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kidneys
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what is the major hormone which causes a decrease in plasma glucose levels
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insulin
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these specialized fatty acids cause uterine contractions
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prostoglandins
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which hormone increases plasma calcium levels
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parathyroid hormone
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a term that indicates a gland that produces hormones
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endocrine
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where is adrenocorticotropin hormone produced
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anterior pituitary gland
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where is growth hormone releasing hormone produced
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hypothalamus
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an ex of an enzyme that phophorylates another enzyme is
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protein kinase A
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where in the brain is beta enkephalin
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anterior pituitary
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a hormone that causes the gall blasdder to contract to release bile
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cholcytokinin
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where is follicle stimulating hormone produced
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anterior pituitary
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in which struct of the pancrease are the beta cells
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islets of langerhan
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follicle stimulating hormone and leutinizing hormone are known as
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gonadotropins
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which hormone stimulates mitosis
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growth hormone
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hormones from the adrenal medulla that increases anxiety
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epinephrine and norepinephrine
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where is leptin produced
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adipocytes
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hormone causing the stomach to produce more acid
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gastrin
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other than growth hormone which compound stimulates growth and cell division
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insulin like growth factor I
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natural opium like pain killer made by the body
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beta endorphin and enkephalin
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condition of bone thinning due to a loss of calcium from bone tissue
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osteoporosis
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which type of diabetes has a high correlation with obesity
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type II
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having opposite effect is
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antagonistic effect
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aka juvenile onset diabetes
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type I diabetes mellitus
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where is ADH stored and released
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post pit gland
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from which paren molec is adrenocortocotropin hormone derived
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pro-opiomelanocortin
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which hormone causes the release of growth hormone
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growth hormone releasing hormone
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major funct of gonadotropin releasing hormone
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release of gonadotropins
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where is cholecytokinin made
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small intestines
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where is active vitamine D produced
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kidneys
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex causes water retention
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aldosterone
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aka thyrotropin
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thyroid stimulating hormone
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produced by leukocytes and mast cells, these fatty acids regulate the immune sys and the inflammatory process
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leukotriene
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hormone increasing heat production
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thyroid hormone
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major funct of leutinizing hormone
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ovulation
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which 2nd messenger causes release of calcium ions
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IP3
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type of diabetes is insulin independent
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type II
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which hormone causes ovaries to produce estrogen
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follicle stimulating hormone
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produced by platelets, these fatty acids aid in blood clotting
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thromboxane
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aka adult onset diabetes
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type II
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where is thyroxin produced
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thyroid gland
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major funct of thyrotropin
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directly causes thyroid gland to release thyroxin
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from what compound are all steroid hormones made
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cholesterol
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major funct of follicle stimulating hormone
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causes ovaries to produced estrogen
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hormone causes the production of erythrocytes
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eryhtopoietin
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a term that describes abnormally frequent voiding of the urinary bladder
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polyuria
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major source of progesterone in a woman during her reproductive years is
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follicles of the ovaries
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which hormone made by the hormones causes profound vasoconstriction
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vasopressin VP or AVP
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where is thyrotropin releasing hormone produced
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hypothalamus
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a pathological condition in which too much parathyroid hormone is secreted
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hyperparathyroidism
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which enzyme is responsible for the production of DAG
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phospholipase C
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where is growth hormone produced
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ant pit
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which type of diabetes mellitus is related to protein catabolism
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type I
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what organ is the primary producer of glucagon
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pancreas
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term for a significantly enlarged thyroid gland
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goiter
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where is prolactin inhibition hormone produced
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hypothalamus
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aka T4
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thyroxin
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where is thyrotropin produced
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ant pit
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which hormone from adrenal cortex stimulates the breakdown of fats
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cortisol
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aka adrenalin
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epinephrine
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex stimulates the production of glucose from non carbs such as proteins and fats
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cortisol
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these specialized fatty acids cause vasodilation
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prostoglandins
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which hormone increases metabolic rate
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thyroid hormone
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where is prolactin produced
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ant pit
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a molec on the intracellular side of a receptor that transmits the hormones chemical effect deep into the cell
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2nd messenger
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which hormone made by the hypothalamus causes uterine contractions
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oxytocin
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which hormone directly causes the thyroid gland to release thyroxin
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thryotropin or thyroid stimulating hormone
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aka calcitrol
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vitamin D
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what organ is the primary producer of insulin
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pancrease
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major funct of leptin
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inhibits appetite
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aka thyroxin
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T4
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these specialized fatty acids are involved in blood clotting
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prostoglandin
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erythropoietin is produced
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in kidneys and liver
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major effect of calcitonin on bone
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activates osteoblastic deposition of bone
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which thyroid disease is associated with orbital edema and protrusion of the eyes
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hyperthyroidism
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the major hormone which causes an increase in the cellular uptake from the plasma
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insulin
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex stimulates the breakdown of which proteins
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cortisol
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process by which the ovary releases the egg is
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ovulation
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what enzyme released by the kidneys will cause the production of hormones that cause water retention and vasoconstriction
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renin
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which thyroid disease is associated with orbital edema and protrusion of the eyes
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hyperthyroidism
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the major hormone which causes an increase in the cellular uptake from the plasma
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insulin
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex stimulates the breakdown of which proteins
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cortisol
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process by which the ovary releases the egg is
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ovulation
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what enzyme released by the kidneys will cause the production of hormones that cause water retention and vasoconstriction
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renin
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major funct of vitamine D
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causes increase in absorption of calcium and phosphate by intestines
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which thyroid disease is assoc with production of antibodies which stimulate the thyroid stimulating hormone receptors
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hyperthyroidism
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which hormone from the post pit causes an increase in bp
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ADH or vasopressin
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term indicating the outer portion of a gland
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cortex
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the active for of thyroid hormone is
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T3
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how many time above the normal rate and the urine output reach in diabetes insipidus
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24 times
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where is oxytocin stored and released
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post pit
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the breakdown of glycogen tp release glucose
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glycogenolysis
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2 conditions partly assoc with pineal gland
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seasonal effective disorder & premenstural syndrome
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which hormone causes an increase in the absorption of calcium & phosphate by intestines
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calcitrol or vitamine D
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in which organ is atrial natriuretic peptide produced
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heart
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the abbreviated name for a group of medications to inhibit the enxyme cyxlooxygenase
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NSAIDS
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hormones generally belong to which 2 major classes or organic compounds
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lipids and protein
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major product of pineal gland during the night
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melatonin
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from which compound is glucose derived to increase plasma glucose levels
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glycogen
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other than the reproductive organs where are sex hormones predominantly produced
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adrenal cortex
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major effect of aldosterone on blood vessels such as arteries and arterioles
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vasoconstriction
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where is active calcitrol produced
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kidneys
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex has an anti inflammatory funct
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cortisol
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aka adenohypophysis
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ant pit gland
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a clinical condition caused by the oversecretion of cortisol is
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hypercortisolism
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from which parent molec is melanocyte stimulating hormone derived
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pro-opiomelanocortin
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where is cortisol produced specifically
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adrenal cortex
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organ producing insulin
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pancreas
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which thyroid disease is assoc with a general increase in metabolic rate
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hyperthyroidism
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what effect does epinephrine have on insulin
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inhibits its release
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these specialized fatty acids cause pain assoc with ovulation
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prostoglandins
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major funct of calcitrol
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causes increase in absorption of calcium and phosphate by intestines
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specifically which cells and glands produced calcitonin
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parafollicular cells of thyroid gland
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inactive form of thyroid hromone
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T4 thyroxin
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body's major source for epinephrine
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adrenal medulla
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major funct of thyroid hormone
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generally increases the metabolic rate
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from which compound are eicosanoids derives
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arachidonic acid
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which thyroid disease is assoc with heat intolerance
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hyperthyroidism
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aka hypercortisolism
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cushing disease
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which enzyme is responsible for splitting PIP2
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phospholipase C
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major funct of thyroid stimulating hormone
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directly causes the thyroid gland to release thyroxin
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other than the CNS what is the major source of dopamine
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adrenal medulla
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aka hypocortisolism
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addisons disease
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term describes the inner portion of a gland
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medulla
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where is vasopressin stored and released
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post pit gland
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hypocortisolism effects bp in such a manner as to cause
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hypotension
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what class of compounds are the major products of the adrenal medulla
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catecholamines
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body's major source of adrenalin
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adrenal medulla
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common name for hyperthyroidism
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graves disease
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which hormone increased calorie burning
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thyroid hormone
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oxytocin is produced here
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hypothalamus
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which hormone causes various cells to release insulin like growth factor I
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growth hormone
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which organ produced angiotensin II
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lungs
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aka epinephrine
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adrenalin
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condition which ketones accumulate in blood reducing pH due to alternations in fatty acid metabolism
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ketoacidosis
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in which struct of the pancreae are beta cells found
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islets of langerhans
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how does hypocorisolism effect plasma glucose levels
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decrease
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estrogen is produced
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in ovarian follicle
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in order for a hormone to have its effects it must have a ____ in the target cells
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receptor
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which thyroid disease is assoc with lethargy and confusion
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hypothyroidism
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major product of the pineal gland during the day
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serotonin
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major effect of calcitonin on plasma calcium levels
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reduces it
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major function of insulin like growth factor I
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stimulated mitosis
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which struct if the pancreas are delta cells found
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islets of langerhans
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major funct of growth hormone
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stimulates cell division & release insulin like growth factor I
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gastrin is produced
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in S. intestines and stomach
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex suppression of the immune system after long term release
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cortisol
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a clinical condition resulting from deficient production of thyroid hormone
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hypothyroidism
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which hormone stimulates cell division
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growth hormone
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a disease in which the patient demonstrates a deficiency in insulin or its receptors
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diabetes mellitus
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which hormone produced by the heart, increase urine output in order to reduce bp
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atrial natiruretic peptide
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which thyroid disease is assoc with weight loss
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hyperthyroidism
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which enzyme is responsible for the production of cycylic adenosine monophosphate
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adenylate cyclase
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where is ost somatostatin produced
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hypothalamus
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a disease in which the patient demonstrates a deficiency in insulin or its receptors
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diabetes mellitus
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which hormone produced by the heart, increase urine output in order to reduce bp
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atrial natiruretic peptide
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which thyroid disease is assoc with weight loss
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hyperthyroidism
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which enzyme is responsible for the production of cycylic adenosine monophosphate
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adenylate cyclase
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where is most somatostatin produced
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hypothalamus
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which hormone causes the restoration of bone
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parathyroid hormone
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ovaried and testes are
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gonads
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which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone
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somatostatin
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hyperglycemia causes the blood to become hypertonic or hypotonic
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hypertonic
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other than regulating a womans cycle, whats the major funct of estrogen
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causes development of most secondary characteristic of human females
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what effect does the down regulation of its receptors have on the sensitivity that a cell demonstrates towards a specific hormone
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decreases
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which hormone causes the deposition of bone
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calcitonin
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where is leutinizing hormone produced
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ant pit gland
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the major source od testosterone in a man during his reproductive years us
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testes
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from which parent molec is enkephalin derived
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pro-opiomelanocortin
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where is corticotropin produced
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ant pit gland
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aka corticotropin
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andrenocorticotropin hormone
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hyperthyroidism is characterized bu an abnormal increase in which hormone
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thyroid hormone
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which hormone inhibits appetitie
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leptin
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which struct produced melatoning during the night
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pineal gland
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where is ADH produced
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hypothalamus
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decrease the # of receptors in the cell membrane is
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down regulation
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a pathologically overactive thyroid gland is
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hyperthyroidism
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aka post pit gland
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neurohypophysis
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major effect of atrial natriuretic peptide
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increases urine output to reduce bp
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which hormone produced in the lungs causes the release of aldosterone
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angiotensin II
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which hormone s primarily responsible for causing ovulation
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leutinizing hormone
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when does the pineal gland produce most of it melatonin
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night
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in which struct of the pancrea are the alpha cells found
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islets of langerhans
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other than pigmentation what other funct is malatonin associated
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biological clock
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what struct releases secretin
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S. intestines
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whats the major funct of growth hormone releasing hormone
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release of growth hormone
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which thyroid disease is assoc with cold intolerance
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hypothyroidism
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where gonadotropin releasing hormone produced
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hypothalamus
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other than the brain which organ is a primary producer of somatostatin
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pancreas
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which hormone causes the development of most 2ndary sexual characteristics of human females
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estrogen
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which thyroid disease is assoc with an increase in body temp
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hyperthyroidism
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term indicating a possible cause for hyperthyroidism as being caused by antibodies which bind to and stimulate the thyroid gland
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autoimmune
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what effect does the up-regulation of its receptors have on the sensitivity that a cell demonstrates toward a specific hormone
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increases
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which thyroid disease is associated with a reduced body temp
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hypothyroidism
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myxedema is a form of which clinical condition
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hypothyroidism
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a general term for male hormones is
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androgens
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aka adrenocorticotropin hormone
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cortcotropin
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term indicating a funct similar to endocrine except they have their effects nearby
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paracrine
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a pathological condition due to a deficiency in parathyroid hormone secretion
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hypoparathyroidism
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how does hypercorisolism effect adipose tissue
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increases
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hypertonic blood has what effect on the tissues
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dehydration
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ability of 2 or more hormones to create an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects is known as
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synergistic
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what blood finding is observed in hypoparathyroidism
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decreased plasma calcium
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according to the laws of diffusion, water always diffusion towards the hypertonic or hypotonic solution
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hypertonic
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which thyroid diseas is associated with profuse sweating
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hyperthyroidism
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a disease marked by the autoimmune destruction of the insulin receptors throughout the body
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type II diabetes mellitus
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term indicating a possible cause of hypothyroidism as being caused by antibodies which bind to destroy the thyroid gland
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autoimmune cause
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cells producing insulin
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beta cells
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specifically wheres aldosterone produced
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adrenal cortex
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specifically which cells are destroyed in type I diabetes mellitus
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beta cells
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a clinical caused by a deficiency in cortisol is
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hypocortsolism
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which enzyme is activated by DAG
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protein kinase C
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major funct of prolactin
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causes the mammary glands to produce milk
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the scientific name for graves disease is
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hyperthyroidism
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major funct of thyrotropin releasing hormone
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release of thyrotropin
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other than establishing a womans secondary sex characeristic what is the major funct of estrogen
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regulate female reproductive cycle
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which hormone from adrenal cortex causes the release of fatty acids into the blood
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cortisol
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which hormone causes the release of the gonadotropins
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gonadotropin releasing hormone
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term describing abnormally frequent drinking
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polydipsia
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term indicating a possible cause for hypocotisolism as being caused by antibodies which damage the adrenal cortex
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autoimmune
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex causes the release of glucose into the blood
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cortisol
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hypocortisolism effects plasma glucose levels in such a manner as to cause
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hypoglycemia
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which thyroid disease is associated with an increase in catabolic mechanisms
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hyperthyroidism
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which thyroid disease is associated with restlessness and CNS stimulation
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hyperthyroidism
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which thyroid disease is associated with exopthalamos
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hyperthyroidism
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aka thyroid stimulating hormone
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thyrotropin
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type of diabetes mellitus is related to weight loss
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type I
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elevated plasma glucose level is
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hyperglycemia
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which struct produced serotonin during the day
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pineal gland
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number one cause of neuropathy in the western world is due to which disease
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diabetes mellitus
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a disease marked by the autoimmune destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas
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type I diabetes mellitus
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compound activates G proteins
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guanosine triphosphate
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which hormone reduces plasma calcium levels
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calcitonin
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type of lipid hormone that generally do not have cell membrane receptors, however they easily enter the cell and have receptors in the nucleus to have their effects
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steroid hormones
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which hormone made by the hypothalamus causes water retention
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ADH
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how does hypocrtisolism effect bp
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decrease
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major source of estrogen in a woman during reproductive years
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follicles of ovaries
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these specialized fatty acids cause pain assoc with menstural cycle
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prostoglandins
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which hormone from the adrenal cortec stimulates glucineogenesis
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cortisol
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where does adipose tissue tend to accumulate in cushing disease
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face and trunk
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other than the CNS what is the major source of norepinephrine
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adrenal medulla
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abbreviated name for a group od medications to inhibit prostoglandins production
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NSAIDS
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other than mast cells what cell produce leukotrienes
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leukocytes
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major funct of prolactin releasing hormone
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release of prolactin
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whats the insulin related name for type II diabetes
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insulin resistant
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a group of long fatty acids that are physiologically active and behave as hormones
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eicosanoids
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protein activates by guanosine thriphophate binding
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G protein
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a disease marked by a deficiency in ADH
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neurogenic diabetes insipidus
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compound deactivates G proteins
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guanosine diphosphate
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how does hypercortisolism effect body weight
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increases
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which hormone causes the mammary glands to produce milk
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prolactin
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these specialized fatty acids cause pain associated with endometriosis
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prostoglandins
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which hormone from the adrenal cortex causes an increase in bp
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aldosterone
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hormones from the adrenal medulla that increases fear
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epinephrine & norepinephrine
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which type of diabetes mellitus is mor common
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type II
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when doesthe pineal gland produce most of its serotonin
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day
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which type pf diabetes mellitus is related to fat catabolism
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type I
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hormones from the adrenal medulla that increases alertness
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epinephrine and norepineprhine
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hormones from the adrenal medulla that stimulate gluconeogenesis
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epinephrine and norepinephrine
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the enzyme responsible for making prostoglanding
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cyclooxygenase
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which enzyme is responsible for the production of IP3
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phospholipase C
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which hormone causes the release of prolactin
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prolactin releasing hormone
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what organ releases glucose in response to glucagon
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luver
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