Bio Chapter 45 Section I

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1. In_______signaling, target cells lie near the secreting cell

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Chapter 45 hormones and endocrine system section I

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2. Name one amine hormone that is synthesized from a single amino acid, either tyrosine or tryptophan.

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3. What is referred to as a short-lived "second messenger"?

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4. In human males, the ability of NO to promote vasodilation enable sexual function by increasing blood flow into the penis, producing an...

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5. In_________signaling, the secreted molecules act on the secreting cell itself

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6. In addition, some cell-surface receptors cause proteins in the cytoplasm to move into the_________and alter transcription of specific genes. 

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7. One of 2 basic systems for communication and regulation throughout the body.

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8. System of communication and regulation. function is chemical signaling

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9. One of two major communication and control systems. network of specialized cells(neurons) that transmit signals along dedicated pathways.

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10. At many synapses, neurons secrete molecules called_______________that diffuse a very short distance to bind receptors on the target cells.

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11. Hormones and other signaling molecules trigger responses by binding to specific receptor proteins in or on target cells

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12. These carry secreted substances onto body surfaces or into body cavities

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13. This gas consists of nitrogen double-bonded to oxygen, serves in the body as both a neurotransmitter and a local regulator.

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14. The binding of a water-soluble hormone to a signal receptor protein triggers events at the plasma membrane that result in a ____________response.

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15. Steroid(Cortisol) and Thyroxine are

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16. Neurons communicate with target cells, such as other neurons and muscle cells, at specialized junctions known as__________.

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17. Polypeptide(Insulin) and Epinephrine are

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18. You are trying to catch a bus. What happens to your body to provide you with the fuel to chase the bus?

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19. Molecule that is secreted into the extracellular fluid, circulates in blood or hemolymph, and communicates regulatory messages throughout the body.

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20. The hormone activates the_______, which then directly triggers the cell's response. 

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21. Local regulators function in the ________and _________signaling  (do not put comma in answer)

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22. Polypeptides and many amine hormones are water-soluble.

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23. In most cases, the response to a water-soluble hormone is a change in gene expression.

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In most cases, the response to lipid-soluble hormone is a change in gene expression.

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24. Exocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the surrounding fluid.

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endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the surrounding fluid.

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25. Steroid hormones, such as cortisol, are lipids that contain four fused carbon rings.

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26. Other endocrine cells are grouped in ductless organs called

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27. Water-soluble hormones are secreted by_____

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28. When the level of oxygen in the blood falls, endothelial cells in blood vessel walls synthesize and release___.

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29. Hormones are often divided into three groups: Polypeptides, amines, and proteins.

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Polypeptides, amines and steroids....proteins and peptides make up polypeptides

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30. When_________reaches liver cells, it binds to a G protein-coupled receptor in the plasma membrane.

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31. In childbirth, epinephrine-secreting cells of the placenta cause nearby muscles of the uterus to become more excitable, helping to induce labor.

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In childbirth, prostiglandin-secreting cells of the placenta cause nearby muscles of the uterus to become more excitable, helping to induce labor.

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32. Secreted molecules that act over short distances and reach their target cells solely by diffusion

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33. Chemicals released into the external environment. one function is warning of predators

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34. Endocrine system has hormones that are secreted by endocrine cells. they regulate

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35. These molecules that travel through the bloodstream to reach target cells, are a class of hormones called_______

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36. Functions of pheromones

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37. The series of changes in cellular proteins that converts the extracellular chemical signal to a specific intracellular response is called

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38. Nervous system transmits signals. these signals regulate

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39. Like most hormones, insulin is formed by __________ of a larger protein chain.

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40. A polypeptide local regulator that plays a role in immune system responses and most growth factors.

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41. Steroid hormone receptors are located in the_______prior to binding to a hormone.

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42. Stimulate cell proliferation and differentiation

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43. A group of local regulators called________are modified fatty acids.

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44. The cellular response may be the activation of an enzyme, a change in the uptake or secretion of specific molecules, or a rearrangement of the __________.

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45. Woman says to man, "Oh baby, I just want your prostiglandins to stimulate the smooth muscles of my uterine wall to contract." translation

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In_______signaling, target cells lie near the secreting cell
Name one amine hormone that is synthesized from a single amino acid,...
What is referred to as a short-lived "second messenger"?
In human males, the ability of NO to promote vasodilation enable...
In_________signaling, the secreted molecules act on the secreting cell...
In addition, some cell-surface receptors cause proteins in the...
One of 2 basic systems for communication and regulation throughout the...
System of communication and regulation. function is chemical signaling
One of two major communication and control systems. network of...
At many synapses, neurons secrete molecules called_______________that...
Hormones and other signaling molecules trigger responses by binding to...
These carry secreted substances onto body surfaces or into body...
This gas consists of nitrogen double-bonded to oxygen, serves in the...
The binding of a water-soluble hormone to a signal receptor protein...
Steroid(Cortisol) and Thyroxine are
Neurons communicate with target cells, such as other neurons and...
Polypeptide(Insulin) and Epinephrine are
You are trying to catch a bus. What happens to your body to provide...
Molecule that is secreted into the extracellular fluid, circulates in...
The hormone activates the_______, which then directly triggers the...
Local regulators function in the ________and _________signaling...
Polypeptides and many amine hormones are water-soluble.
In most cases, the response to a water-soluble hormone is a change in...
Exocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the surrounding fluid.
Steroid hormones, such as cortisol, are lipids that contain four fused...
Other endocrine cells are grouped in ductless organs called
Water-soluble hormones are secreted by_____
When the level of oxygen in the blood falls, endothelial cells in...
Hormones are often divided into three groups: Polypeptides, amines,...
When_________reaches liver cells, it binds to a G protein-coupled...
In childbirth, epinephrine-secreting cells of the placenta cause...
Secreted molecules that act over short distances and reach their...
Chemicals released into the external environment. one function is...
Endocrine system has hormones that are secreted by endocrine cells....
These molecules that travel through the bloodstream to reach target...
Functions of pheromones
The series of changes in cellular proteins that converts the...
Nervous system transmits signals. these signals regulate
Like most hormones, insulin is formed by __________ of a larger...
A polypeptide local regulator that plays a role in immune system...
Steroid hormone receptors are located in the_______prior to binding to...
Stimulate cell proliferation and differentiation
A group of local regulators called________are modified fatty acids.
The cellular response may be the activation of an enzyme, a change in...
Woman says to man, "Oh baby, I just want your prostiglandins to...
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