Bio 169 Exam 1 Questions And Answers 2024.

Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla {Ans: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine}Testosterone {Ans: Male sex hormone}Epinephrine {Ans: • Increases blood levels of glucose. • Increases fat breakdown in adipose tissue. • Causes dilation of blood vessels in skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles.}Endocrine system aging effects {Ans: Gradual decrease in secretory activity of some glands. • GH as people age except in people who exercise regularly. • Melatonin. • Thyroid hormones.}Granulocytes {Ans: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils}Renal Anemia (Low RBC Production) {Ans: Lack of EPO Often accompanies renal disease Treated with synthetic EPO}