NUR 406 Exam 2
1. endocrine system
Answer
-goal is homeostasis
-responds to changes in internal/external environment
-works with nervous and immune system
2. Diurnal
Answer
sleep/wake (ex
]
cortisol high in morning, low in evening. GH)
18. Anterior Pituitary Hormone and these
hor- mones
Answer
manufactures and releases
19. Growth Hormone aka somatotrophin
, Answer
-protein synthesis and breakdown of fatty acids in adipose tissue
-glucose level in blood
-promotes tissue growth and repair (anabolism)
20. what is GH target tissue
Answer
all body cells
21. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Answer
target
Answer
thyroid gland
-stimulates synthesis and release of thyroid hormone
22. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Answer
secretion of glucocorticoids, mineralo- corticoids, and androgens
Target
Answer
adrenal cortex
23. gonadotropic hormones (FSH and LH)
Answer
-stimulates sex hormone secretion
Answer
estrogen, testosterone
-reproductive organ growth target
Answer
ovaries and testes
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