HSC 2100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Leptin, Cardiovascular Disease
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Regulates glucose and fatty acid metabolism; plays a role in suppression of metabolic abnormalities. Increases sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the kidneys; helps regulate fluid balance to prevent dehydration. Decreases plasma calcium concentration; increases calcium deposition in bone. Increase blood glucose concentration; contributes do stress adaptation; increasing blood glucose helps avoid hypoglycemia. Reinforces sympathetic nervous system activity; assists response of body when reacting to stress to movement. Stimulates red blood cell production in bone marrow; increase in oxygen delivery to working tissues. Responsible for development of secondary sexual characteristics; regulation of lean and skeletal mass in body. Promotes maintenance of nutrient levels in blood, especially glucose; regulation of blood glucose levels during exercise. Essential for growth of bones and soft tissue, protein anabolism, fat mobilization; promotes the growth of lean and skeletal tissue. Promotes uptake of absorbed nutrients; regulation of blood glucose levels after food consumption. Regulate appetite metabolism; assists in regulation of body weight.
