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Human Physiology Peripheral Endocrine Part 2

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Escess glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscles for later use as this.
Pancreatic cells that produce glucagon (25% of islet cell mass).
Most stressors produce a set of responses common to all stressful situations through both nervous and hormonal responses.
Produced by the D cells of the pancreas. Also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH).
The building up of larger molecules from smaller molecules. Synthesis. Generally uses ATP.
The preferred molecule for energy use by the brain.
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Three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule. Stored in adipose tissue.
Promotes breakdown of amino acids and fatty acids for use as energy.
Amino acids are converted to glucose in this process.
Lowers blood glucose levels, plasma fatty acids, and blood amino acid levels and promotes triglyceride storage and protein synthesis.
Pancreatic cells that produce insulin (60% of islet cell mass).
Physical, chemical, physiological, infectious, physiological or emotional, or social stimuli that are an agent for change to homeostasis.
The degradation of larger molecules into smaller molecules. Either hydrolytic or oxidative.