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Antagonistic Hormones Flashcards

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Antagonistic Hormones

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hormones that act to return the body conditions to acceptable limits from opposite extremes

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Examples of Antagonistic Hormones: Blood glucose

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-beta cells secrete insulin when blood glucose rises
-alpha cells secrete glucagon when blood glucose drops

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Examples of Antagonistic Hormones: Calcium concentration

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-PTH increases calcium levels
-Calcitonin decreases calcium levels

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A&P: Endocrine System (3 decks)

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