endocrine

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Alpha cells are to ________ as beta cells are to ________.

Glucagon, insulin

The zona reticularis of the suprarenal cortex produces

Androgens

An activated G protein can trigger

a fall in cAMP levels. the release of calcium ions from intracellular stores. the activation of adenyl cyclase. the opening of calcium ion channels in the membrane.

The zona glomerulosa of the suprarenal cortex produces

mineralocorticoids.

Type 1 diabetes diabetes mellitus.

no insulin is produced glucose levels higher than normal

When adenyl cyclase is activated,

ATP is consumed and cAMP is formed

The pituitary hormone that causes the kidney to reduce water loss is

ADH

What hormone also aids the stress response by promoting water retention and acting as a vasoconstrictor?

ADH (vasopressin)

amino hormones include __________.

E, NE, dopamine, melatonin, and thyroid hormones

Abnormal glucocorticoid production by the adrenal glands results in __________.

addisons and cushings

Increased activity of phosphodiesterase in a target cell would decrease its level of

cAMP

The suprarenal medulla produces

catecholamines

The specialized cells in the parathyroid glands that secrete parathormone are __________.

chief cells

The primary function of ADH is to

decrease the amount of water lost at the kidneys.

Hormones known as "catecholamines" are

derivatives of the amino acid tyrosine.

Cushing's disease results from an excess of

glucocorticoids.

The zona fasciculata of the suprarenal cortex produces

glucocorticoids.

The main action of antidiuretic hormone is

increased water conservation by kidneys.

All the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, heart, kidneys, adipose, digestive tract, and pancreas are __________.

peptide hormones

A structure known as the corpus luteum secretes

progesterone

parathyroid function

regulate blood calcium concentration

type 2 diabetes

target cells dont respond normally to insulin glucose levels higher than normal

What type of hormones bind to receptors located on the cell membrane?

water soluable such as insulin and epinephrine


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