In order for Insulin to activate its biochemical pathways and allow glucose into a cell, the insulin must first dock with ___________.
An insulin receptor on the cell membrane
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In humans, growth hormone is produced by _______________.
the pituitary gland
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If a patient complains of weight loss, increased heart rate, anxiety, sweating, and bulging eyes, they may have _____________.
Hyperthyroidism - the excessive production of Thyroid hormones
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What happens when the energy poor molecule called ADP is reduced?
It becomes the energy rich molecule ATP.
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This chemical is ______________.
Insulin
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If a patient complains of weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, dry skin, and depression they may have _______________.
Hypothyroidism - when the Thyroid Gland does not produce enough hormones.
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The Thymus produces hormones that ______________
cause white blood cells to mature. You need it for your immune system.
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The Thyroid Gland produces the hormones _________ and _______ which regulate ________________.
Thyroxine (T4) / Triiodothyronine (T3) / metabolism, growth and development
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Insulin is a _______________ made in the _______________.
Protein based hormone / Pancreas
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The Pineal Gland secretes the hormones ___________ and __________ which affects the human body's _______________
melatonin / serotonin / sleep and wake cycles
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What happens when Insulin binds to its receptor protein?
It triggers a cascade of signalling chemicals that make the cell produce a lot of ATP.
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Chronic pancreatitis is prolonged inflammation of the ________. This condition can cause blood sugar level of 100 mg/dL or higher. This is called _____________ and it can be treated with __________.
Pancreas / Hyperglycemia / Insulin
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The ___________ produces __________ and ____________ which raises and lowers blood sugar respectively