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| Stressful events in the body raise levels of what compound in the body? |
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| What 3 body processes are altered by adrenal hormones in the adaptive response to stress? |
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1. Alter metabolism and the immune system
2. Control blood pressure
3. Maintain salt and water balance |
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| What diseases are caused by a malfunction in the aldosterone system? |
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1. Addison's (hypo) - Destruction of the aldosterone system leads to dehydration, hypotension and can lead to death
2. Conn's (hyper) - Too much aldosterone leads to hypertension (increased reabsorption) as well as weakness and paralysis from hypokalemia |
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| What is the main role of cortisol in altering the metabolism of tissues? |
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Definition
| Mobilizing fuels (protein catabolism to free up amino acids, increase fat breakdown, incrase ketone body formation) |
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| What does cortisol stimulate in the adrenal medulla? |
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| Conversion of Norephinephrine to Epinephrine |
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