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Low secretory cells that contain the precursor to ______
Low secretory cells that contain the precursor to ______
thyroxine
Thyroxine functions: Regulate ______
Thyroxine functions: Regulate ______
metabolism
Thyroxine functions: Influence absorption of sugar by ______
Thyroxine functions: Influence absorption of sugar by ______
intestines
Thyroxine functions: Influence blood cholesterol ______
Thyroxine functions: Influence blood cholesterol ______
Parafollicular Cells Also called C-cells, secrete ______
Parafollicular Cells Also called C-cells, secrete ______
Adrenal Cortex Produces corticosteroids, of which there are four classes: Cortisone – released during times of ______
Adrenal Cortex Produces corticosteroids, of which there are four classes: Cortisone – released during times of ______
Endocrine glands have no ______; they secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Endocrine glands have no ______; they secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Hormones are organic compounds that are produced in one area of the body and transported to another part, where they produce a ______
Hormones are organic compounds that are produced in one area of the body and transported to another part, where they produce a ______
The structures that respond to hormones are called ______ organs
The structures that respond to hormones are called ______ organs
Hormone Composition is made up of less than 100 amino acids, such as ______ and glucagon
Hormone Composition is made up of less than 100 amino acids, such as ______ and glucagon
Proteins are large molecules made of amino acids, nitrogen, and other compounds, such as ______ and growth hormone
Proteins are large molecules made of amino acids, nitrogen, and other compounds, such as ______ and growth hormone
Amines are made from amino acids, like ______ and thyroxine
Amines are made from amino acids, like ______ and thyroxine
Glucocorticoids control carbohydrate metabolism in the ______
Glucocorticoids control carbohydrate metabolism in the ______
Fear or stress will trigger a rapid response so that the horse can ______ quickly
Fear or stress will trigger a rapid response so that the horse can ______ quickly
Insulin promotes uptake of glucose by liver, muscle, and ______ cells
Insulin promotes uptake of glucose by liver, muscle, and ______ cells
High blood glucose levels cause the pancreas to secrete less glucagon and more ______
High blood glucose levels cause the pancreas to secrete less glucagon and more ______
Ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which help control the reproductive cycle, and maintain ______
Ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which help control the reproductive cycle, and maintain ______
Testes produce testosterone, which is responsible for male ______
Testes produce testosterone, which is responsible for male ______
