Portage Learning:A&P 1 Module 6 Q&A Does the nervous system or the endocrine system react faster to external/ internal stimuli? correct answ- The nervous system https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1456031/portage-learninga-en-p-1-module-6-q-en-a
What are the two major groups of hormones and what are their derivatives? correct answ- 1- Peptide (derived from proteins and catecholamines) 2- Steroids (derived from cholesterol) Hormones can react with cells that have what on their cell surface? correct answ- Receptor https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1456031/portage-learninga-en-p-1-module-6-q-en-a
Do peptide or steroid hormones react faster? correct answ- Peptide True or false: Endocrine glands contain ducts and secrete their contents directly into an epithelial lining. correct answ- False https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1456031/portage-learninga-en-p-1-module-6-q-en-a
True or false: the hypothalamus and pituitary glands are in the abdomen. correct answ- False The adrenal glands are found on top of the correct answ- Kidneys Name three secondary endocrine organs. correct answ- Heart, thymus, kidneys, gonads Describe homeostasis in the body. correct answ- (set-point) is a range in which the body acts to maintain all its levels for function. During negative feedback a hormone level is high. What happens to hormone production? correct answ- The brain detects the hormone level is too high and hormone production is shut off. https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1456031/portage-learninga-en-p-1-module-6-q-en-a