- - 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?