neuroendocrine control of exercise

Question 1

hormone

Answer 1

alter the activity of tissues that possess receptors to which the hormone can bind

Question 2

endocrine glands

Answer 2

release hormones directly into the blood

Question 3

down regulation

Answer 3

decrease in receptor number in response to high concentration of hormome

Question 4

up regulation

Answer 4

increase in receptor number in response to low concentration of hormone

Question 5

insulin

Answer 5

promotes the storage of glucose, amino acids, and fats

Question 6

glucagon

Answer 6

promotes the mobilization of fatty acids and glucose

Question 7

somatostatin

Answer 7

controls rate of entry of nutrients into the circulation

Question 8

glycogenolysis

Answer 8

breakdown of glycogen

Question 9

metabolic/cardiovascular hormones

Answer 9

epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 10

metabolic hormones

Answer 10

insulin/glucagon, growth hormone, cortisol

Question 11

fluid balance hormone

Answer 11

aldosterone