Hormonal Control Flashcards
(20 cards)
Metabolism
Fuel Utilization
Fluid
Electrolyte Balance
a hormone (such as norepinephrine) produced by nerve cells and secreted into the circulation
Neurohormones
is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that acts as both a stress hormone and neurotransmitter (a substance that sends signals between nerve cells)
Norepinephrine (adrenal medulla)
(also known as adrenaline) is a neurotransmitter in the sense that, within the brain, it help neurons to communicate with one another
Epinephrine (adrenal medulla)
a hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues
Erythropoietin (kidneys)
Insulin (pancreas)
Glucagon (pancreas)
Cortisol (adrenal cortex)
Growth Hormone (pituitary)
Antidiuretic Hormone
Renin
Aldosterone
Testosterone
Estrogen
Anabolic Steroid
Endogenous Opioids
Female Athlete Triad