Cardiovascular — Flashcards

The adrenal medulla is the main physiologic source of _____

What effect does somatostatin have on insulin secretion? _____

What is the major source of energy during the first minute of exercise? _____

Lesion of the _____ area of the hypothalamus results in anorexia and failure to thrive (infants)

The levels of free thyroid hormone are _____ in hepatic failure and steroid use

Cranial nerve III (oculomotor) contributes to pupillary _____ (dilation or constriction)

What hormone is responsible for long bone growth (pubertal growth spurt)?_____

What ion is released from dense granules of platelets during degranulation? _____

NO is produced in _____ cells, then diffuses into smooth muscle cells leading to relaxation.

Which female sex steroid causes decreased myometrial (uterine) contractility/excitability?_____