Flashcards: Endocrine Regulation and Hormone Dynamics — 10 cartões

Endocrine system — function?

Regulates physiological processes via hormones.

Hormones — function?

Chemical messengers regulating physiology.

Hormone classes — primary types?

Peptides, steroids, and amines.

Negative feedback — role?

Maintains hormone balance and homeostasis.

Feedback mechanisms — key role?

Maintain hormonal balance through regulation.

Hydrosoluble hormones — receptor type?

Bind to membrane receptors.

Liposoluble hormones — effect?

Alter gene transcription, slower response.

Pulsatile secretion — importance?

Maintains receptor sensitivity.

Hypothalamic-pituitary axes — example?

HPA, HPT, HPG, GH-IGF-1, prolactin.

Hormone transport — liposoluble?

Bound to carrier proteins.