Module 2 Revision

Hydrophilic hormones like ____ and are transported ________ in plasma.

Water, Freely

1.     Lipophilic hormones like ________ and are transported ________ in plasma.

Fat, Bound

1.     Hydrophilic hormones bind to receptors and act through ____ and ________.

second messengers, signal transduction

Lypophilic hormones bind to receptors after ________ and change cell function by ________.

diffusing through the cell membrane, protein synthesis

Two major structures in the brain that control endocrine function are the ____ and the ______

hypothalamus, pituitary gland

Thyroid hormone serves many functions including ________, ________, ________.

Increasing metabolic rate, supporting growth and development, Regulating body temp

Two conditions associated with altered thyroid function include ________ and ________.

hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism

Stress can be ________ in response to a single traumatic event, or ________ is the stressful situation persists

acute, chronic

Stressors can be divided into two types and can be defined as being ________ and ________.

physical, psychological

Describe the three phases of the general adaptation syndrome.

1.     Alarm reaction – fight or flight activated

2.     Resistance – attempt to cope with ongoing stressor

3.     Exhaustion – of stress continues for too long, the body’s resources become depleted

Describe what can happen to your body if you become too stressed.

-        Weakened immune function

-        Muscle tension

-        Fatigue

-        Difficulty concentrating

-        Memory problems

-        Increased risk of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions