science last quiz

• Oxytocin


  Hormone responsible for muscle contraction of the uterus
• Growth hormone (GH)


  Hormone responsible for the growth of skeletal system
• Aldosterone


  Hormone that increases sodium and water in the kidney
• Thyroxine


  Hormone that regulate iodine in the thyroid gland
• Glucagon


  Hormone that convert glycogen to glucose
• Thymosisn


  Hormone that boosts immune system
• Progesterone


  Hormone that inhibit milk production during pregnancy
• Feeling cold is not a symptom of Cushing's syndrome
• Weight gain is not a symptom of hyperthyroidisms
• Dry skin is not a symptom of metabollic syndrome
• Small head is not a symptom of acromegaly
• Hyperglycemia


  Disorder that is due to high amount of sugar in the body
• Sensor


  Control system responsible of carrying impulses to the brain
• Communication system


  Control system that carry information to all parts of the body
• Cell body


  Part of a nerve cell that process stimulus
• Positive feedback


  Example: Increase the rate of blood clotting
• Negative feedback


  Feedback mechanism that inhibit the action from continuing to occur