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Questions and Answers
What type of hormone is derived from cholesterol and includes examples such as estrogen and testosterone?
Steroid hormone
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland in the endocrine system?
Regulating metabolism
What is the term for the condition where the body becomes less responsive to hormones, leading to various hormonal imbalances?
Hormone resistance
What is the role of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?
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What is the term for the excessive production of hormones by an endocrine gland?
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What is the primary function of insulin produced by the pancreas?
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Study Notes
What are Hormones?
- Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body
- Regulate various bodily functions, such as growth, development, and metabolism
Types of Hormones
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Steroid Hormones:
- Derived from cholesterol
- Examples: estrogen, testosterone, aldosterone
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Peptide Hormones:
- Composed of amino acids
- Examples: insulin, growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone
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Amine Hormones:
- Derived from amino acids
- Examples: epinephrine, norepinephrine, thyroid hormone
Functions of Hormones
- Growth and Development: regulate growth, puberty, and reproductive functions
- Metabolism: control blood sugar levels, appetite, and energy production
- Electrolyte Balance: regulate salt and water balance in the body
- Stress Response: respond to stress, anxiety, and fear
Endocrine Glands
- Pituitary Gland: regulates other endocrine glands
- Thyroid Gland: produces thyroid hormone, regulating metabolism
- Adrenal Glands: produce hormones for stress response, electrolyte balance, and blood pressure
- Pancreas: produces insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation
- Ovaries and Testes: produce sex hormones for reproductive functions
Hormonal Imbalance
- Hyposecretion: insufficient hormone production
- Hypersecretion: excessive hormone production
- Hormone Resistance: body becomes less responsive to hormones
- Hormone Deficiency: lack of essential hormones for normal function
What are Hormones?
- Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body
- Regulate various bodily functions, such as growth, development, and metabolism
Types of Hormones
Steroid Hormones
- Derived from cholesterol
- Examples: estrogen, testosterone, aldosterone
Peptide Hormones
- Composed of amino acids
- Examples: insulin, growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone
Amine Hormones
- Derived from amino acids
- Examples: epinephrine, norepinephrine, thyroid hormone
Functions of Hormones
Growth and Development
- Regulate growth, puberty, and reproductive functions
Metabolism
- Control blood sugar levels, appetite, and energy production
Electrolyte Balance
- Regulate salt and water balance in the body
Stress Response
- Respond to stress, anxiety, and fear
Endocrine Glands
Pituitary Gland
- Regulates other endocrine glands
Thyroid Gland
- Produces thyroid hormone, regulating metabolism
Adrenal Glands
- Produce hormones for stress response, electrolyte balance, and blood pressure
Pancreas
- Produces insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation
Ovaries and Testes
- Produce sex hormones for reproductive functions
Hormonal Imbalance
Hyposecretion
- Insufficient hormone production
Hypersecretion
- Excessive hormone production
Hormone Resistance
- Body becomes less responsive to hormones
Hormone Deficiency
- Lack of essential hormones for normal function
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Description
Learn about hormones, chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, regulating various bodily functions. Explore types of hormones, including steroid, peptide, and amine hormones.
