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Describe how hormones control the menstrual cycle. (5 Marks) - correct answer 1) FSH (release from pituitary) stimulates maturation of egg / ovum / follicle 2) oestrogen (release from ovary) inhibits FSH production and stimulates LH production 3) LH (release from pituitary) stimulates ovulation 4) progesterone (release from ovary) inhibits FSH and LH production 5) oestrogen and progesterone maintain the uterus lining Explain how the hormones insulin and glucagon control ...

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Written in 2024/2025

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Rechga

epinephrine/norepinephrine - correct answer Adrenaline (Adrenal Gland) corticosteroids - correct answer help the body deal with stress (Adrenal Gland) insulin - correct answer reduces blood glucose levels(Pancreas) glucagon - correct answer increases blood glucose levels (pancreas)th thyroxine - correct answer stimulates metabolism(thyroid gland) calcitonin - correct answer reduces blood calcium levels(Thyroid gland) PTH(parathyroid hormone) - corr...

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Rechga

Hypothalamus - correct answer - Regualtory hormones(anterior pituitary) - ADH - Oxytocin Pituitary gland anterior - correct answer - TSH--Thyroid gland - PRL- Breast - FSH- Ovary/testes -LH- Ovary/testes - ACTH - Adrenal cortex - GH- all cells Pineal Gland - correct answer Melatonin- brain Thyroid gland - correct answer Thyroid hormone- all cells Calcitonin- bone/kidney Parathyroid glands - correct answer - PTH- bone/kidney

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Rechga

name one hormone released by the ovary - correct answer estrogen name one hormone released by the pineal - correct answer melatonin what condition results from hyper secretion of gonadocorticoid hormones? - correct answer hirsutism which posterior pituitary hormone reduces elimination of water by the kidneys? - correct answer anti-diuretic hormone which hormone is release in response to low levels of circulating glucose? - correct answer glucagon name one ...

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Rechga

Growth Hormone (GH) - correct answer cells all over the body; growth prolactin (PRL) - correct answer Mammary Glands; lactation Thyroid-Simulating Hormone (TSH) - correct answer Thyroid Gland; controls hormones of thyroid gland Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - correct answer Adrenal Cortex; controls hormones of adrenal cortex Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) & Luteninzing Hormone (LH) - correct answer Reproductive Organs; Reproduction Antidiuretic Ho...

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Thyrotrophic releasing hormone (TRF) (Thyrotropin) - correct answer promotes secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and Prolactin (PRL) Corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) - correct answer promotes secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Gonadotropin releasing hormone - correct answer promotes secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH) Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) - correct answer promotes secretion of g...

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Written in 2024/2025

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Rechga

Endocrine Bundled Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (Rated A+)

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TutorJosh

features of polypeptide/protein hormones - Answers large >500kDa hydrophilic circulate unbound Serum T1/2 = minutes receptors on cell surfaces second messengers that alter activity of other molecules within cells examples of polypeptide/protein hormones - Answers LH, FSH, catecholamines, ACTH, TSH, prolactin, GH, GHRH, CRH, GnRH, AVP, PTH, VIP, glucagon, insulin, somatostatin, IGF-I features of steroid/thyronine hormones - Answers small <500kDa hydrophobic circulate ...

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47 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TutorJosh

Hormones - chemical messengers secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids. target most cells of body, producing widespread & diverse effects. Major processes that hormones control & integrate - Reproduction, Growth & development, Maintenance of electrolyte, water & nutrient balance of the blood, Regulation of cellular metabolism & energy balance, mobilization of body defenses Endocrinology - scientific study of hormones and the endocrine organs Posterior Pituitary - neural part of pit...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ExamsCollection

Estrogen - Primary female sex hormone > develops and regulates the female reproductive system Secreted by the ovarian follicle and adrenal cortex Common Med Names for Estrogen - Generic Clues "prem" and "estr" Estrogen Action - Replace estrogen deficiency Estrogen Uses - Helps with symptoms of menopause Decrease risk of osteoporosis and C/V complications r/t menopause Estrogen Side Effects - n/v, HA, depression, weight gain, HTN, liver problems, increase of breast and uteri...

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6 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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