Cardiovascular — Flashcards

What is the effect of estrogen on sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels?_____

What conditioned responses may stimulate oxytocin secretion?_____

What is the effect of somatostatin on insulin and glucagon secretion?_____

The posterior hypothalamus **controls** the _____ nervous system

The _____ nervous system can direct all functions of the GI tract, even in the absence of extrinsic innervation (e.g. PNS/SNS)

In the brain, histamine may regulate sleep and arousal via its _____ receptor

What type of hormone results in increased sebum production (and thus acne)?_____

Exposure to cold temperatures causes _____ sympathetic nervous system activity

Lack of _____ after menopause is why FSH levels are very high

Which age-related condition's symptoms are often masked or 'compensated' for by mild myopia?