WGU C785 BIOCHEMISTRY OA FINAL EXAM

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STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM
ENDOCRINE AND NERVOUS SYSTEMS

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Ductless glands secreting hormones for metabolism
Endocrine System
regulation.

Chemical messengers influencing recipient cell
Hormone
metabolism.

Protein molecules activating enzyme systems via
Peptide Hormones
second messengers.

Lipid molecules activating DNA for transcription and
Steroid Hormones
translation.

Mechanism restoring homeostasis by counteracting
Negative Feedback
changes.

Mechanism amplifying a signal for enhanced
Positive Feedback
response.

Regulates homeostasis; stores hormones in posterior
Hypothalamus
pituitary.

ADH Hormone regulating water balance in kidney tubules.

Hormone stimulating uterine contractions and milk
Oxytocin
ejection.

Thyroid stimulating hormone controlling thyroid
TSH
hormone production.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulating cortisol
ACTH
production.

Follicle-stimulating hormone aiding menstrual cycle
FSH

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and egg growth.