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11 Cards in this Set
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What is negative feedback?
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Negative feedback is a type of regulation where the correct response removes initial stimulus and thus stops the process.
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What maintains calcium levels in the blood in adults?
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) maintains calcium levels in the blood in adults.
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Why does the hypothalamus control adrenal glands?
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The hypothalamus controls the adrenal glands to regulate the short- and long-term response to environmental stress.
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What stimulates the secretion of insulin?
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Insulin is secreted in response to elevated glucose (blood sugar) levels in the blood.
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Why is insulin secreted?
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Insulin is secreted in response to elevated glucose levels in the blood.
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What does estrogen regulate?
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Estrogen regulates the development of the female secondary sexual characteristics that support reproduction.
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What do androgens regulate?
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Androgens regulate the development of the male secondary characteristics that support reproduction.
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Why are hormone molecules generally small?
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The small molecular size of hormones facilitates their transport through animal and plant bodies.
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Which hormone stimulates appetite?
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ghrelin
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Which hormones suppress appetite?
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leptin, PYY
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Which processes do adipose tissue affect?
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appetite suppression (leptin)
capillary growth (supports new adipose tissue) immune system regulation puberty (estradiol) wound repair (extracts accelerate healing) |
