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Term
paracrine communication
Definition
use of chemical messengers to transfer information from cell to cell within a single tissue.
Term
long term processes of the endocrine system
Definition
growth, development, reproduction etc.
Term
endocrine communication
Definition
The activity of hormones in coordinating
cellular activities in tissues in distant portions of the
body
Term
direct communication
Definition
thru gap junctions- cell to cell
Term
synaptic communication
Definition
across synaptic clefts using neurotransmitters.
Term
major endocrine organs
Definition
hypothalmus, pituitary, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, pineal gland, para thyroid glands.
Term
amino acid derived hormones
Definition
synthesized from tyrosine and tryptophan.
Include thyroid hormone, epi and norepi, dopamine, melatonin
Term
peptide hormones
Definition
2 groups- glycoproteins & short polypeptides
Term
lipid derived hormones
Definition
eicosanoids- leukotrienes, prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and prostacyclins.

steroid hormones---
Term
freely circulating hormone
Definition
remains functional for less than
one hour, and sometimes for as little as two minutes
Term
bound hormones
Definition
bound to carrier protein and remain in blood for a long time.
Term
Down-regulation
Definition
process in which the presence
of a hormone triggers a decrease in the number of hormone
receptors. In down-regulation, when levels of a particular
hormone are high, cells become less sensitive to it
Term
up-regulation
Definition
process in which the absence of a hormone
triggers an increase in the number of hormone receptors. In upregulation,
when levels of a particular hormone are low, cells
become more sensitive to it
Term
G protein
Definition
The link between the first messenger and the second messenger
generally involves a G protein, an enzyme complex coupled
to a membrane receptor.
Term
first messenger
Definition
A non lipid soluble hormone must bind to receptors
in the plasma membrane & cannot directly affect the activities
inside the target cell. signals the 2nd messenger
Term
second messenger
Definition
in cytoplasm. second
messenger may act as an enzyme activator, inhibitor, or cofactor.
most common are (1) cyclic-AMP
(cAMP), a derivative of ATP; (2) cyclic-GMP (cGMP), a derivative
of GTP, another high-energy compound; and (3) calcium ions
Term
Endocrine reflexes
Definition
are the functional counterparts of neural
reflexes. In most cases, negative feedback
controls endocrine reflexes: A stimulus triggers the production
of a hormone, and the direct or indirect effects of the hormone
reduce the intensity of the stimulus
Term
pituitary hormones
Definition
9 important peptide hormones- all 9 use cAMP as a 2nd messenger.
Term
hypophyseal portal system
Definition
Portal systems are an efficient means of chemical communication.
This one ensures that all the hypothalamic hormones
entering the portal vessels reach the target cells in the anterior
lobe before being diluted through mixing with the general circulation
Term
hypothalamic control of the anterior lobe
Definition
releasing hormone (RH)- stimulates the secretion and synthesis of hormones
inhibiting hormone prevents the synthesis and secretion of hormones.
negative feedback controls the rate at which the hypothalamus secretes regulatory hormones.
Term
hormones of the anterior pituitary
Definition
ACTH, TSH, GH, PRL, FSH, LH,(hypothalamic control)

MSH-(pars intermedia)
Term
hormones of the posterior pituitary
Definition
OXT, ADH- direct release of hormones
Term
formation of thyroid hormones
Definition
I- ions are absorbed from the diet & diffused into the follicle cell.
I- becomes I+ and combines with thyroglobulin and tyrosine and other amino acids to become thyroglobulin containing T3 and T4(in follicle cavity)
endocytosis back into the follicle cell and T4 and T3 are separated out by lysosomal enzymes and diffuse back into the capillary and the blood where they attach to TBGs, TBPA or albumin
Term
what do thyroid hormones do?
Definition
increase cellular metabolic rate, causing the calorgenic effect.
Term
c cells
Definition
produce calcitonin which is released in direct response to high calcium in blood.
it inhibits osteo clasts and stimulates excretion of calcium by the kidneys.
Term
PTH
Definition
responds to low calcium by increasing reabsorbtion, releasing calcium from bones,
Term
adrenal medulla releases
Definition
Epi and nor epi
Term
adrenal cortex
Definition
zona glomerulosa- mineralcorticoids(aldosterone)
zona fasciculata- glucocorticoids(cortisol)
zona reticularis- androgens
Term
alpha cells of the pancreas
Definition
glucagon
Term
beta cells-pancreas
Definition
insulin
Term
delta cells of pancreas
Definition
GH-IH
Term
F cells-Pancreas
Definition
pancreatic polypeptide
Term
characteristics of blood
Definition
38 C (100.4F)
5x more viscus than water
pH between 7.35-7.45
Term
albumins
Definition
60% of plasma proteins contribute to osmotic pressure of plasma
transport fatty acids thyroid hormones and some steroid hormones
Term
globulins
Definition
antibodies, immunoglobins and transport globulins
Term
fibrinogen
Definition
functions on clotting
Term
abundance of RBC's
Definition
1 mm^3 contains :
4.5-6.3 million RBCs in adult males
4.2-5.5 million RBCs in adult females
Term
neutrophils
Definition
most numerous WBC
Term
eosinophils
Definition
attack objects that are coated with antibodies
Term
basophils
Definition
accumulate in damaged tissues where they discharge histamines and heparin
Term
monocytes
Definition
phagocytic cells- engulf debris and pathogens
Term
IgG
Definition
most diverse. responsible for resistance against viruses and bacteria
Term
IgE
Definition
attaches to basophils and mast cells. important in allergic response
Term
IgM
Definition
1st antibody secretedafter an antigen is encountered. 5 antibody starburst
Term
inspiration uses the....
Definition
diaphragm and the external intercostals
Term
pH rises curve shifts to the
Definition
LEFT
Term
temperature rises curve shifts to the
Definition
RIGHT
Term
parietal cells
Definition
secrete intrinsic factor, and hcl
Term
cheif cells
Definition
sectere pepsinogen( converts to pepsin in the gastric lumen
Term
90% of nutrient absorption happens in the______________
Definition
small intestine
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