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PLTW BioMed HBS Unit 2 (1)
PLTW BioMed HBS Unit 2 (1)
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PLTW BioMed HBS Unit 2Growth Hormone GH - ANS-Responsible for bone development
Follicle Stimulating Hormone FSH or FH - ANS-Responsible for sex cell production
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH - ANS-Released by the pituitary gland, responsible for
metabolism
Cranial Occipital Nerves - ANS-Obstructed part of PNS by pituitary gland tumors
Tapetum - ANS-Colorful, shiny film that reflects light back through the retina
Vitreous Humor - ANS-Clear, jelly-like substance that gives the eye it's shape
Iris - ANS-Muscle controlling light entering the eye
Aqueous Humor - ANS-Clear fluid giving the cornea it's shape
Cornea - ANS-Bends light to make image focused through lens
Retina - ANS-Cells on back of eye that detect images
Sclera - ANS-Thick, white protection around eyes
Rods - ANS-Light and shade sensitive cells
Cones - ANS-Red, blue, green color sensitive cells
Amino-acid based hormones - ANS-Made of proteins/amines, binding sites on cells bring these
inside cell
Steroids - ANS-Made of cholesterol/hydrophobic lipids, enter directly into cell, circular shaped
Prostaglandins - ANS-Made of highly active lipids, linear shape
Direct gene activation - ANS-Steroid hormones -diffusing through membranes/nucleus
-bind to protein
-bind to DNA site
-activate DNA to produce a protein
Secondary messenger system (non-steroid) - ANS--hormone binds to receptor
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