18 Questions
Which gland is responsible for the secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin?
Posterior Pituitary gland
What type of hormones are Thyroxine & Triiodothyronine?
Steroidal Hormones
Which component of the endocrine system regulates hormone secretion through a mechanism involving sweat production and shivering?
Control of Hormone Secretion
Which stimulation of hormone secretion is due to factors in the blood such as ion concentration or nutrient levels?
Humoral Stimulation
What type of hormone interaction refers to a situation where two hormones act together to produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects?
Synergism
During exercise, which gland secretes Growth Hormone and Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)?
Anterior Pituitary gland
What are the three hormones in the estrogen group mentioned in the text?
Estradiol, estrone, estriol
What are some of the physiological effects of estrogen mentioned in the text?
Breast development, female fat deposition, secondary sex characteristics
Which sports are mentioned to have a higher incidence of menstrual disorders among athletes?
Aesthetic, endurance, weight-class sports
Which hormone is considered the primary estrogen?
Estradiol
How does physical activity affect estradiol and progesterone levels?
Physical activity elevates estradiol and progesterone levels
What is the general agreement regarding menstrual cycle phase effects on VO2 max and other exercise responses?
Menstrual cycle phase has no effect on VO2 max or other responses to exercise
What is the primary stimulus for the release of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) during exercise?
High plasma osmolality
Which hormone is responsible for shifting the body from a catabolic to an anabolic state after exercise?
Growth Hormone
What enzyme released by the kidney is converted to Angiotensin II in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Axis?
Renin
Which hormone remains elevated approximately 80 minutes after exercise?
Growth Hormone
What is the primary role of Cortisol during exercise?
Increase blood glucose levels
Which hormone acts on the kidney to reabsorb water in response to high plasma osmolality?
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
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