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The endocrine system
Unit 4 section 4
Question | Answer |
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What is a positive feedback loop? | The release of additional hormone in response to original hormone being released |
What is a negative feedback loop? | The prevention of over secretion of a hormone by turning it off when effect or level has been achieved |
What system does the endocrine system form a part of? | The regulatory system |
What is a hormone? | A chemical messenger |
Name 3 triggers of hormone production | - nerve impulses - releasing hormones - levels of particular chemicals in blood |
Where is the hypothalamus located? | At the base of the brain |
Name 3 hormones produced in the hypothalamus | - thyrotropin (TRH) - gonadotropin (GnRH) - growth hormone (GHRH) - corticotropin (CRH) - prolactin (PIH) |
What types of hormones does the hypothalamus produce? | Releasing & inhibiting |