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- regulated by the anterior pituitary gland- converted from androgens - - secreted by follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
how does the nervous system transmit its signals?
-released from the adrenal cortex- produced by glucocorticoids- increases glucose synthesis through gluconeogensis, and lipolysis - increases blood sugar
how does the endocrine system transmit its signals?
-TSH- released from anterior pituitary- triggered by TRH from hypothalamus- causes release of thyroid hormone from thyroid gland
- released from adrenal cortex- fosters Na+ retention and K+ secretion- produced by mineralocorticoids- increases sodium and water retention by the kidneys
- released from posterior pituitary- stimulates uterine contractions, milk ejection from mammary glands
- ADH- increases water retention, maintains blood volume and pressure - stimulates kidneys - released from posterior pituitary
a self-regulating process by which an organism can maintain internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions
Volume of air that can be forecefully inhaled following a normal inspiration.
The max amount of air that can be inspired after a normal expiration
The maximal amount of air that can be expired after a max inspiration.
The max amount of air contained in the lungs after max inspiration
Changes in pH and oxygen concentrations in the blood are monitored by chemoreceptor regions in the ______.
Blood flows from ____ pressure to ____ pressure?
What's is the pointed tip of the heart called?
The neural centers that control respiratory rhythm and maintain a rate of 12-18 respirations per minute are located in the medulla and thalamus. T/F
What are cardioacceleratory center & cardioinhibitory center regulated by?
How many cardiac chambers are there?
All veins carry carbon dioxide rich blood to the heart except what vein?