Nurs 231 Module 9 Problem Set - Portage Learning

This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-08-2023 01:42:21 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/153370200/Pathophysiology-NURS-231-Module-9docx/ Question 10 / 0 ptsDefine endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine.Your Answer:Endocrine - hormones that are release into circulation to act on a target organ.Paracrine - hormones act on cells close to where they are released.Autocrine - hormones produce an action biologically on the cell that released them.Endocrine: Hormones are released to circulation to act on a target organ (i.e. TSH, ADH) Paracrine: Hormones act locally on cells close to where they are released (i.e. estrogen and testosterone) Autocrine: Hormones produce a biologic action on the cell that released them (i.e. insulin) Question 20 / 0 ptsWhat are the different structural types of hormones?Your Answer:Amines and amino acids; peptides and proteins; steroids.Answer: (1) amines and amino acids; (2) peptides and proteins; and (3) steroids, which are made from cholesterol Question 30 / 0 ptsWhat is the function of the hypothalamus?Your Answer:The hypothalamus works with the pituitary gland to control the functions of other endocrine glands. Homeostasis, body temperature, hunger, behavior, emotion, and pain are regulated by the hypothalamus. It also produces releasing hormones which will stimulate the pituitary gland to release stimulating hormones.Answer: The hypothalamus serves to link