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Definition
a. ductless
b. extensively vascularized |
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Term
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Definition
a. secreted into bloodstream (in small amounts)
b. access to most body cells
c. interact with cells by binding to specific receptors
d. receptors are membrane-bound or intraceullular |
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Term
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Definition
a. neuronal input
b. hormonal input
c. both neuronal and hormonal input
d. responsive to neuronal regulation of vascular flow |
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| Hormone Chemical Qualities |
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Definition
1. amines (from tyrosine)
2. peptides/proteins
3. peptides
4. glycoproteins
5. steroids (from cholesterol) |
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| Hormone Actions (affect…) |
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Definition
1. enzyme activity, enzyme synthesis, metabolism
2. growth & differentiation
3. cell cycle / cell death
4. other hormone production
5. regulate membrane ion permeability
6. regulate membrane receptor turnover
7. regulate transporter / pump activity
8. transport systems
9. cell movement / attachment |
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Term
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Definition
1. Hormone recognized, bound by a receptor
2. H-R complex coupled to a signal-generating complex or act itself
3. Generated signal alters activity of enzymes, functional protein to give effect |
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Term
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Definition
intraspecific, organism-organism chemical messengers (same
species) |
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Term
Ectohormones
--allochemics |
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Definition
interspecific, organism-organism chemical messengers (different
species) |
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