PHYSCI 5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ketone Bodies, Sex Steroid, Menopause

• School: UCLA
• Department: Physiological Science
• Course: PHYSCI 5
• Professor: Esdin Joseph

Document Summary

Final review worksheet (completed class version: the endocrine system. Structure: a chemical or molecule secreted by an endocrine glandthere are 3 types of hormone: steroid hormone (made cholesterol), a peptide hormone and an amine hormone. (made of tyrocine amino acid) Know: what type of hormone, gland it is released from, target cells, diet-exercise relate functions. Located in the brain directly above the pituitary. Function: regulates all the activities of the pituitary gland (ghrh). Pituitary gland: an outpocketing of the brain region, located right below the hypothalamus. o. 2 distinct parts : anterior pituitary connected to hypothalamus via blood vessels. The target organs of growth hormone are muscle, liver, bone and adipose tissue. Bone density and deposition of calcium in bone. Protein synthesis in muscle by amino acid. Triglyceride breakdown in adipose tissue: tri = stored form of fat that holds energy. Structure: t3 and t4, but mostly t3, target every body.