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a hormone is a molecule that is _________________ in one part of an organism, which then elicits a _______ at a different site
synthesized in one part of an organism
response at a different site
name for the nucleus of steroid hormones?
chloropentanoperhydrophenanthrene
two classes of steroid hormones:
sex hormones
adrenal cortical steroids
what are the female sex hormones?
estrogens and progestins
the male sex hormones are called _____________
androgens
are estrogen steroids that control development of secondary sex characteristics, regulate the menstrual cycle, and are made in the ovaries
estradiol and estrone
what steroid hormone is this?
estradiol
what steroid hormone is this?
estrone
is called pregnancy hormone
progesterone
steroid hormone responsible for the preparation of the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg
progesterone
what steroid hormone is this?
progesterone
are androgens that control the development of secondary characteristics in males
testosterone and androsterone
what steroid hormone is this?
testosterone
what steroid hormone is this?
androsterone
Synthetic androgen analogues called ___________, promote muscle growth
anabolic steroids
have the same effect as testosterone but are more stable so they are not metabolized as quickly
anabolic steroids
what steroid hormone is this?
tetrahydrogestrinone
what steroid hormone is this?
stanozolol
what steroid hormone is this?
nandrolone
give three examples of adrenal cortical steroids:
aldosterone
cortisone
cortisol
what steroid hormone is this?
aldosterone
what steroid hormone is this?
cortisone
what steroid hormone is this?
cortisol
an adrenal cortical steroid that regulates blood pressure and volume by controlling the concentration of Na+ and K+ in body fluids
Aldosterone
Cortisone and cortisol serve as _____________agents, which also regulate ________________ metabolism
anti-inflammatory response
carbohydrate metabolism
prolonged use of steroids can have undesired side effects, including __________ and ____________
bone loss and high blood pressure
________________, a synthetic alternative to common adrenal cortical steroids, that have similar anti-inflammatory properties
prednisone
Vitamins are _____________ required in small quantities for _____________ and must be obtained from the diet
are organic compounds; normal metabolism
Vitamins are either _______soluble or ______ soluble
water soluble, fat soluble
Vitamins are found in:
fruits, vegetables, fish, liver and dairy products
Vitamins are stored in __________ to be used when needed
adipose cells
Vitamin A is found in ___________, ___________, and __________
liver, fish, and dairy products
Vitamin A is made from ________
beta carotene
vitamin A is needed for?
vision and for healthy mucous membranes
Vitamin A causes ____________(night blindness) and _____________
xenophthalmia and dry eyes and skin
