A&P 3

What is the endocrine system?

It is a system of glands that secrete hormones which enter circulation
Whats a hormone

A chemical messenger
What are the 3 types of hormones?
- Amines
- Peptides/Protiens
- Steroids
What amino acid are the amine hormones derived from?

Tyrosine
Where are the amine hormones released from?
- Thyroid
- Adrenal Gland
- Hypothalamus
GPCR

G-Protien Coupled Receptors
What is the precursor form of insulin

Pre-pro-insulin
what are steroid hormones derived from?

cholesterol
where are steroid hormones released from?
- adrenal glands
- gonads
What are some factors regulating hormone levels?
- Not all pathways apply to all hormones
- There are circulating hormones (bound/unbound)

Author

pharmd14

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Card Set

A&P 3

Description

Endocrine system

Updated

2010-10-03T21:12:19Z

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