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| What are the types of hormones? |
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Definition
| Protein/peptide hormones Steroid hormones Amine hormones |
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| How are protein and peptide hormones synthesized? |
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Definition
| Preprohormone synthesis occurs in the ER The signal peptide is cleaves to give the prohormone The prohormone trafficks to the Golgi Additional proteolytic cleavages occur to give the mature hormone The hormone is packaged into secretory granules for later use |
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| What precursor molecule are steroid hormones derived from? |
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Definition
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| What precursor molecule are amine hormones derived from? |
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Definition
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| What hormone class includes the thyroid hormones, epinephrine, and norepinephrine? |
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Definition
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| Where is thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates secretion of TSH and prolactin |
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| Where is corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates secretion of ACTH |
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| Where is gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates secretion of LH and FSH |
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| Where is growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates secretion of growth hormone |
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| Where is somatotropin release-inhibiting hormone (somatostatin; SRIF) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of somatotropin release-inhibiting hormone (somatostatin; SRIF)? |
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Definition
| Inhibits secretion of growth hormone |
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| Where is prolactin-inhibiting factor (dopamine; PIF) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of prolactin-inhibiting factor (dopamine, PIF)? |
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Definition
| Inhibits secretion of prolactin |
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Term
| Where is thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones |
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Term
| Where is follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates growth of ovarian follicles Stimulates secretion of estrogen |
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| Where is leutinizing hormone (LH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of leutinizing hormone (LH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates ovulation Stimulates formation of the corpus luteum Stimulates ovarian synthesis of estrogen and progesterone |
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| Where is growth hormone (GH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of growth hormone (GH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates protein synthesis and overall growth |
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| Where is prolactin produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of prolactin? |
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Definition
| Stimulates milk production and breast development |
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| Where is adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates synthesis and secretion of adrenal cortical hormones |
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Term
| Where is B-lipotropin produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of B-lipotropin? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of melanin-stimulating hormone (MSH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates melanin synthesis |
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Term
| Where is oxytocin produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of oxytocin? |
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Definition
| Milk ejection Uterine contractions |
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Term
| Where is antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin; ADH) produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin; ADH)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates water reabsorption in the renal collecting ducts |
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Term
| Where are L-thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) produced? |
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Definition
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| What are the major actions of L-thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates skeletal growth Increases oxygen consumption Stimulates heat production Stimulates protein, fat, and carb utilization Perinatal maturation of the nervous system |
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Term
| Where are glucocorticoids (cortisol) produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of glucocorticoids (cortisol)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates gluconeogenesis Anti-inflammatory Immunosuppressive |
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Term
| Where is estradiol produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of estradiol? |
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Definition
| Stimulates growth and development of female reproductive organs Initiates the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle |
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Term
| Where is progesterone produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of progesterone? |
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Definition
| Initiates the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle |
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Term
| Where is testosterone produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of testosterone? |
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Definition
| Stimulates spermatogenesis Stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics |
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Term
| Where is parathyroid hormone (PTH) produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of parathyroid hormone? |
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Definition
| Increases serum Ca concentration Decreases serum phosphate concentration |
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Term
| Where is calcitonin produced? |
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Definition
| Thyroid gland (parafollicular cells) |
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Term
| What is the major action of calcitonin? |
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Definition
| Decreases serum Ca concentration |
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Term
| Where is aldosterone produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of aldosterone? |
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Definition
| Stimulates renal Na reabsorption Stimulates renal H and K secretion |
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Term
| Where is 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol produced? |
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Definition
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| What is the major action of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol? |
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Definition
| Increases Ca absorption in the intestine Stimulates bone mineralization |
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Term
| Where is insulin produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of insulin? |
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Definition
| Decreases blood glucose concentration Decreases blood amino acid concentration Decreases blood fatty acid concentration |
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Term
| Where is glucagon produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of glucagon? |
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Definition
| Increases blood glucose concentration Increases blood fatty acid concentration |
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Term
| Where is human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates estrogen and progesterone synthesis in the corpus luteum |
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Term
| Where is human placental lactogen (HPL) produced? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major action of human placental lactogen (HPL)? |
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Definition
| Stimulates estrogen and progesterone synthesis in the corpus luteum Stimulates protein synthesis and overall growth |
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Term
| How does negative feedback work? |
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Definition
| Self-limiting A hormone has biologic actions that inhibit further secretions of that hormone |
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Term
| What type of feedback regulation is most commonly seen in hormone secretion? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the negative feedback loop that terminates insulin secretion? |
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Definition
| Increased blood glucose Insulin is secreted from the pancreatic B cells This increases glucose uptake by the tissues, and decreases plasma glucose As blood glucose concentration decreases, further secretion of insulin is inhibited |
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Term
| How does positive feedback work? |
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Definition
| This is a rare mechanism, and it both explosive and self-reinforcing A hormone has biologic actions that cause more secretion of that hormone |
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Term
| What is the positive feedback loop that regulates estrogen secretion? |
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Definition
| Estrogen causes LH to be secreted from the anterior pituitary just before ovulation LH acts on the ovaries and causes estrogen to be secreted? |
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Term
| How do hormones determine the sensitivity of a target tissue? |
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Definition
| They regulate the number or sensitivity of receptors |
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Term
| How do inhibitory hormones work? |
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Definition
| They decrease the number or affinity of receptors for itself or another hormone |
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Term
| How does progesterone affect hormone sensitivity in the uterus? |
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Definition
| It decreases it It downregulates its own receptor Also downregulates the estrogen receptor |
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Term
| How do excitatory hormones work? |
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Definition
| Increase the number or affinity of receptors for itself or other hormones |
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Term
| How does estrogen affect hormone sensitivity in the ovary? |
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Definition
| Estrogen upregulates its own receptor It also upregulates the LH receptor |
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Term
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Definition
| GTP-binding proteins that couple hormone receptors to effector molecules Have intrinsic GTPase activity Three subunits: a, B, and y The a subunit can bind GTP or GDP Can be stimulatory (Gs) or inhibitory (Gi) |
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Term
| What second messenger systems are G proteins involved in? |
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Definition
| Adenylyl cyclase Ca-calmodulin IP3 |
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Term
| What determines the activity of a G protein? |
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Definition
| When the a subunit is bound to GDP, the G protein is inactive When GTP is bound, the G protein is active The G protein binds GTP and hydrolyzes it to GDP |
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does ACTH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does LH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does FSH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does TSH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does ADH use when it binds V2 receptors? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does HCG use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does MSH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does CRH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action do B1 and B2 adrenergic receptors use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does calcitonin use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does PTH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does glucagon use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does GnRH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does TRH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does GHRH use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does angiotensin II use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does ADH use when it binds the V1 receptor? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does oxytocin use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action do alpha 1 adrenergic receptors use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action do glucocorticoids use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does estrogen use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does testosterone use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does progesterone use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does aldosterone use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does vitamin D use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does thyroid hormone use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does insulin use? |
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Definition
| Activation of a tyrosine kinase |
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does IGF1 use? |
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Definition
| Activation of a tyrosine kinase |
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does ANP use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does EDRF use? |
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Definition
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Term
| What mechanism of hormone action does nitric oxide use? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does the adenylate cyclase mechanism work? |
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Definition
| The hormone binds to a receptor in the membrane GDP is released from the G protein GTP replaces it Adenylate cyclase converts ATP to cAMP cAMP activates PKA, which phosphorylates various targets cAMP is degraded to 5'-AMP by phosphodiesterase |
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Term
| What is the relationship between G protein activation and adenylyl cyclase activation? |
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Definition
| If the G protein is stimulatory (Gs), AC is activated If the G protein is inhibitory (Gi), AC is also inhibited |
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Term
| What inhibits phosphodiesterase? |
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Definition
| Caffeine Therefore, phosphodiesterase inhibitors augment the physiologic actions of cAMP |
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Term
| How does the IP3 mechanism work? |
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Definition
| The hormone binds to a cell membrane receptor A G protein activates PLC PLC liberates IP3 and DAG from membrane phospholipids IP3 mobilizes Ca from the ER Ca and DAG activate PKC, which phosphorylates various targets |
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Term
| How does the Ca-calmodulin mechanism work? |
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Definition
| A hormone binds to a receptor in the cell membrane Plasma membrane Ca channels are opened, and Ca is released from the ER This causes intracellular Ca to increase Ca binds to calmodulin, and this complex modulates physiologic actions |
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Term
| How does the steroid hormone and thyroid hormone mechanism work? |
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Definition
| The hormone diffuses across the membrane and binds to its receptor The hormone-receptor complex translocates to the nucleus and dimerizes These dimers act as transcription factors, and they bind to steroid-responsive elements (SREs) in DNA to initiate transcription New mRNA is produced and is eventually translated into protein |
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Term
| What connects the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary? |
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Definition
| The hypothalamic-hypophysial portal system Blood from the hypothalamus (containing high concentrations of hypothalamic organs) is delivered to the anterior pituitary Those hypothalamic hormones stimulate or inhibit the release of anterior pituitary hormones |
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Term
| What is the organization of the posterior pituitary? |
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Definition
| Derived from neural tissue Nerve cell bodies are found in the hypothalamic nuclei Posterior pituitary hormones are synthesized in the nerve cell bodies, packaged into secretory granules, and transported down the axons to the posterior pituitary for circulatory release |
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Term
| What are the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary? |
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Definition
| GH Prolactin TSH LH FSH ACTH |
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Term
| What hormones are glycoprotein hormones? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the main features of glycoprotein hormones? |
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Definition
| Each hormone has an alpha and a beta subunit The alpha subunit is the same for all The beta subunits are different, and are responsible for the unique biological activities of each hormone |
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Term
| What are the products of POMC processing? |
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Definition
| POMC (pro-opiomelanocortin) Gives rise to ACTH, melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), B-lipotropin, and B-endorphin |
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Term
| Where are a-MSH and B-MSH produced? |
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Definition
| The intermediary lobe This is a rudimentary structure in adult humans |
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Term
| What is the hormone that determines normal growth to adult size? |
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Definition
| Growth hormone (somatotropin) |
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Term
| What is the structure of growth hormone? |
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Definition
| Single-chain polypeptide Homology to prolactin (also to human placental lactogen) |
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Term
| What type of secretion characterizes GH production? |
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Definition
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Term
| What environmental factors stimulate GH production? |
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Definition
| Sleep Stress Hormones related to puberty Starvation Exercise Hypoglycemia |
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Term
| What environmental factors inhibit GH production? |
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Definition
| Somatostatin Somatomedins Obesity Hyperglycemia Pregnancy |
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Term
| How does the hypothalamus control GH secretion? |
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Definition
| GHRH stimulates synthesis and secretion of GH Somatostatin inhibits GH secretion by blocking GHRH response |
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Term
| What is the GH negative feedback loop that is mediated by somatomedins? |
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Definition
| Somatomedins are produced by GH-stimulated target organs They inhibit GH secretion from the anterior pituitary They also stimulate hypothalamic somatostatin secretion |
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Term
| What is the GH negative feedback loop that is mediated by GHRH and GH? |
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Definition
| GHRH inhibits its own hypothalamic secretion GH inhibits its own pituitary secretion GH stimulates hypothalamic somatostatin secretion |
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Term
| What are the actions of GH in the liver? |
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Definition
| Somatomedins (IGF) are produced IGF serves as the intermediary of several physiologic actions |
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Term
| What type of receptor is the IGF receptor? |
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Definition
| Receptor tyrosine kinase (similar to insulin receptor) |
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Term
| What are the two types of physiologic effects mediated by GH? |
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Definition
| Direct effects IGF effects (GH --> IGH production in the liver) |
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Term
| What are the direct effects of GH? |
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Definition
| Decreased glucose uptake (diabetogenic) Increased lipolysis Increased protein synthesis Increased lean body mass Increased IGF production |
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Term
| What are the IGF-mediated effects of GH? |
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Definition
| Increased protein synthesis in chondrocytes Increased linear growth (pubertal growth spurt) Increased protein synthesis in muscle Increased lean body mass Increased protein synthesis Increased organ size |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of GH deficiency in children? |
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Definition
| Failure to grow Short stature Mild obesity Delayed puberty |
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Term
| What are some causes for GH deficiency? |
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Definition
| Lack of GH Hypothalamic dysfunction -- decreased GHRH release Failure to generate IGF in the liver GH receptor deficiency |
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Term
| How would you treat GH excess? |
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Definition
| Somatostatin analogs such as octreotide This will inhibit GH secretion |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of GH excess? |
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Definition
| Acromegaly Before puberty: increased linear growth (gigantism) After puberty: periosteal bone growth, increased organ size, glucose intolerance |
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Term
| What is the hormone responsible for lactogenesis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What hormone acts in conjunction with estrogen to promote breast development? |
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Definition
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Term
| What hormone is prolactin structurally homologous to? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is prolactin secretion regulated? |
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Definition
| PIF (dopamine) is produced by the hypothalamus, and this inhibits prolactin secretion TRH stimulates prolactin secretion Prolactin inhibits its own secretion by stimulating PIF secretion |
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Term
| What would happen to prolactin secretion if you disrupted the hypothalamo-hypophysial tract? |
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Definition
| You would have increased and sustained lactation This is because you would no longer be delivering inhibitory PIF |
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Term
| What are the actions of prolactin? |
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Definition
| Milk production in the breast Breast development (in conjunction with estrogen) Inhibition of ovulation (by decreasing GnRH) Inhibition of spermatogenesis (by decreasing GnRH) |
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Term
| What is a symptom of prolactin deficiency? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the symptoms of prolactin excess? |
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Definition
| Galactorrhea (spontaneous lactation that is not associated with pregnancy) Decreased libido Failure to ovulate Amenorrhea (inhibition of GnRH secretion) |
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Term
| What might cause prolactin excess? |
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Definition
| Hypothalamic destruction, resulting in loss of PIF Prolactinomas (prolactin-secreting tumors) |
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Term
| How would you treat prolactin excess? |
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Definition
| Bromocriptine -- acts as a dopamine/PIF agonist and reduces secretion |
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Term
| What are the hormones of the posterior pituitary? |
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Definition
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Term
| How are the posterior pituitary hormones made? |
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Definition
| They are synthesized in hypothalamic nuclei and packaged into secretory granules with their respective neurophysins Travel down the nerve axons for secretion by the posterior pituitary |
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Term
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Definition
| The supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus |
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Term
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Definition
| Increases water permeability of the late distal tubule and collecting ducts |
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Term
| What factors increase ADH secretion? |
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Definition
| Increased serum osmolarity Volume depletion Pain Nausea Hypoglycemia Nicotine, opiates, antineoplastic drugs |
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Term
| What factors decrease ADH secretion? |
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Definition
| Decreased serum osmolarity Ethanol alpha-adrenergic agonists ANP |
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Term
| What are the actions of ADH? |
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Definition
| Increases water permeability of the principal cells of the late distal tubule and CD via V2 receptors (cAMP mechanism) Constriction of vascular smooth muscle via V1 receptors (IP3/Ca mechanism) |
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Term
| Where in the hypothalamus does oxytocin originate? |
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Definition
| The paraventricular nuclei |
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Term
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Definition
| Causes ejection of milk from the breast when stimulated by suckling |
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Term
| How does suckling regulate oxytocin secretion? |
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Definition
| This is the major stimulus for secretion Afferent fibers carry impulses from the nipple to the spine Relays in the hypothalamus trigger secretion from the posterior pituitary The sight or sound of the infant can stimulate secretion even in the absence of suckling |
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Term
| How do dilation of the cervix and orgasm regulate oxytocin production? |
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Definition
| They both stimulate secretion |
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Term
| How does oxytocin induce milk ejection? |
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Definition
| It causes the myoepithelial cells to contract Milk is forced from the mammary alveoli into the ducts |
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Term
| How does oxytocin induce uterine contractions? |
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Definition
| During pregnancy, oxytocin receptors in the uterus are upregulated as birth approaches |
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Term
| What hormone stimulates the synthesis of thyroid hormone? |
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Definition
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Term
| How are thyroid hormones produced? |
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Definition
| Thyroglobulin is synthesized from tyrosine in the thyroid follicular cells It is then packaged into secretory vesicles and exocytosed into the follicular lumen Iodide is transported into the follicular cells and oxidized to iodine Tyrosine residues of thyroglobulin react with I2 to form monoiodotyrosine (MIT) and diiodotyrosine (DIT) Two molecules of DIT combine to form thyroxine (T4) One molecule each of DIT and MIT combine to form triiodothyronine (T3) Iodinated thyroglobulin is stored as colloid in the follicular lumen until needed When the cells are stimulated by TSH, colloid is endocytosed into the follicular cells Lysosomal enzymes digest thyroglobulin to release T3 and T4 into circulation Leftover MIT and DIT are deiodinated and the iodine is recycled In the circulation, T3 and T4 is usually bound to thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) |
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Term
| During thyroid hormone synthesis, how is iodide transported into the cell? |
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Definition
| I pump or Na-I cotransport These transporters actively transport iodine into the cell Inhibited by thiocynate and perchlorate anions |
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Term
| What enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of I- during thyroid hormone synthesis? |
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Definition
| Peroxidase (associated with the cell membrane) Inhibited by propylthiouracil |
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Term
| How do you treat hyperthyroidism? |
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Definition
| Propylthiouracil This will inhibit the oxidation of iodide to iodine during thyroid hormone synthesis |
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Term
| What is the Wolff-Chaikoff effect? |
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Definition
| High levels of iodide will inhibit the formation of MIT and DIT |
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Term
| What are the relative quantities and activities of synthesized T3 and T4? |
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Definition
| T4 is more abundant T3 is more active |
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Term
| What enzyme deiodinates MIT and DIT to recycle iodine? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why does deficiency of thyroid deiodinase mimic I2 deficiency? |
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Definition
| In both cases, you are unable to synthesize new MIT and DIT because there isn't enough iodine available |
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Term
| What happens to TBG levels during hepatic failure? |
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Definition
| TBG levels rise This leads to a decrease in total thyroid hormone levels, but normal levels of free hormone |
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Term
| What happens to T4 in peripheral tissues? |
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Definition
| It is converted to T3 by 5'-iodinase It can also be converted to inactive reverse T3 (rT3) |
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Term
| What is the pathway that stimulates thyroid hormone production? |
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Definition
| TRH from the hypothalamus stimulates TSH secretion in the anterior pituitary TSH stimulates synthesis and secretion in the thyroid via the cAMP mechanism |
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Term
| What is the primary symptom of chronic TSH elevation? |
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Definition
| Hypertrophy of the thyroid gland |
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Term
| What is the negative feedback loop for thyroid hormone? |
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Definition
| T3 downregulates TRH receptors in the anterior pituitary, which inhibits TSH secretion |
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Term
| What are thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins? |
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Definition
| IgG molecules that bind to TSH receptors on the thyroid Stimulate synthesis of T3 and T4 High concentrations found in patients with Graves' disease |
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Term
| How much more potent is T3 than T4? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the effects of thyroid hormone upon growth? |
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Definition
| Required for attainment of adult stature Promote bone formation in conjunction with somatomedins Stimulate bone maturation |
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Term
| In a patient with thyroid deficiency, how does bone age compare to chronologic age? |
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Definition
| Bone age is less than it should be This is because thyroid hormone is required for bone maturation |
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Term
| What are the effects of thyroid hormone upon the CNS during the perinatal period? |
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Definition
| Required for CNS maturation Deficiency causes irreversible mental retardation |
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Term
| How can neonatal hypothyroidism-associated mental retardation be avoided? |
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Definition
| Hormone replacement therapy There is only a narrow window when this is effective, so screening for neonatal hypothyroidism is both necessary and mandatory |
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Term
| What are the effects of hyperthyroidism upon the CNS in the adult? |
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Definition
| Hyperexcitability Irritability |
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Term
| What are the effects of hypothyroidism upon the CNS in the adult? |
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Definition
| Listlessness Slowed speech Somnolence Impaired memory Decreased mental capacity |
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| Why are beta blockers such as propanolol good adjunct treatments for hyperthyroidism? |
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Definition
| Thyroid hormone upregulates B1 adrenergic receptors in the heart This basically makes you overly sensitive to sympathetic stimulation Beta blockers prevent this |
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| What are the effects of thyroid hormone upon basal metabolism rate? |
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Definition
| O2 consumption and BMR are increased in all tissues except the brain, gonads, and spleen This increases heat production |
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Term
| What are the metabolic effects of thyroid hormone? |
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Definition
| Overall, metabolism increases Glucose absorption in the GI tract increases Glycogenolysis increases Gluconeogenesis increases Glucose oxidation increases Lipolysis increased Protein synthesis AND degradation are increased |
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Term
| What is the overall effect of thyroid hormone upon protein metabolism? |
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Definition
| Overall, it is catabolic (although protein synthesis does increase -- degradation increases more) |
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Term
| What are the three zones of the adrenal cortex? |
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Definition
| Zona glomerulosa Zona fasciculata Zona reticularis |
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| What hormone is produced by the zona glomerulosa? |
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Definition
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| What are the effects of thyroid hormone upon the autonomic nervous system? |
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Definition
| Has many of the same actions as sympathetic neurotransmitters because it upregulates B1 adrenergic receptors in the heart |
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Term
| What is the effect of thyroid hormone upon the Na-K ATPase? |
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Definition
| It upregulates it; this is why oxygen consumption is also increased |
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Term
| What are the effects of thyroid hormone upon the cardiovascular and respiratory systems? |
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Definition
| Heart rate and stroke volume increase, resulting in increased cardiac output Ventilation rate increases |
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Term
| What hormones are produced by the zona fasciculata? |
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Definition
| Glucocorticoids (cortisol) |
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Term
| What hormones are produced by the zona reticularis? |
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Definition
| Androgens (dehydroepiandrosterone and androstenedione) |
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Term
| What are the 21-carbon steroid hormones? |
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Definition
| Progesterone -- the precursor for the rest Deoxycorticosterone Aldosterone Cortisol |
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Term
| How is progesterone modified to make deoxycorticosterone? |
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Definition
| Hydroxylation at C21 Note that deoxycorticosterone has mineralocorticoid activity, not glucocorticoid |
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Term
| How is progesterone modified to make glucocorticoids? |
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Definition
| Hydroxylation at C17 Note that there is a pregnenolone intermediate |
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Term
| How is pregnenolone modified to give androgens? |
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Definition
| Cleavage of the C20,21 side chain This gives a 19C steroid hormone (dehydroepiandrosterone or androstenedione) |
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Term
| Where does the conversion of pregnenolone to androgens take place? |
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Definition
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Term
| How are adrenal androgens excreted? |
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Definition
| Lost as 17-ketosteroids in the urine |
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Term
| How do the testes produce testosterone? |
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Definition
| They convert androstenedione (from the adrenal cortex) to testosterone |
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Term
| What major family of hormones does aldosterone belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the 18C steroid hormones? |
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Definition
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Term
| How are estrogens produced? |
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Definition
| The A ring of testosterone is oxidized (aromatization) This occurs in the ovaries and placenta, but not in the adrenal cortex or testes |
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Term
| How does glucocorticoid secretion vary throughout the day? |
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Definition
| Oscillates with a 24 hour periodicity (circadian rhythm) Cortisol levels are highest just before waking, and lowest in the evening |
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Term
| What hormones stimulate the secretion of glucocorticoids? |
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Definition
| CRH (from the hypothalamus) ACTH (from the anterior pituitary) |
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Term
| How does CRH stimulate glucocorticoid secretion? |
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Definition
| CRH-containing neurons in the paraventricular nuclei are stimulated, and CRH is delivered to the anterior pituitary CRH binds to receptors on corticotrophs cAMP signaling cascade POMC is synthesized (ACTH precursor) ACTH is secreted |
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Term
| How does ACTH stimulate glucocorticoid secretion? |
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Definition
| Increases steroid hormone synthesis in all zones of the adrenal cortex by stimulating cholesterol desmolase (which produces pregnenolone) Upregulates its own receptor on the adrenal cortex to increase ACTH sensitivity cAMP mechanism |
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Term
| What can cause adrenal cortex hypertrophy? |
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Definition
| Overstimulation with ACTH (overproduction of steroid hormones) |
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Term
| What is the negative feedback loop for cortisol? |
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Definition
| Cortisol inhibits CRH secretion from the hypothalamus Also inhibits ACTH secretion from the anterior pituitary |
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Term
| How does the dexamethasone suppression test work? |
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Definition
| Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid that inhibits ACTH secretion It is used to determine the extent to which you can inhibit cortisol secretion |
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Term
| How do people with ACTH-secreting tumors of the anterior pituitary respond to the dexamethasone suppression test? |
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Definition
| Low doses have no effect High doses inhibit cortisol secretion This is because you are reducing the stimulus (ACTH) for cortisol production |
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Term
| How do people with adrenal cortical tumors respond to the dexamethasone suppression test? |
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Definition
| Not even a high dose inhibits cortisol secretion This is because the cells have lost responsiveness to ACTH and just churn out cortisol |
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Term
| How is aldosterone secretion regulated? |
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Definition
| Tonic control is mediated by ACTH Also affected by the renin-angiotensin system and serum potassium |
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Term
| How does the renin-angiotensin system cause aldosterone to be secreted? |
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Definition
| Decreased blood volume causes renal perfusion pressure to decrease Renin is secreted and cleaves angiotensinogen to angiotensin I Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II by ACE Angiotensin II acts on the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex to cause corticosterone to be metabolized to aldosterone Aldosterone increases renal Na absorption |
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Term
| How does hyperkalemia impact aldosterone secretion? |
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Definition
| Hyperkalemia increases aldosterone secretion Aldosterone promotes K excretion, which restores plasma K to normal |
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Term
| What family of hormones is primarily responsible for response to stress? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis? |
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Definition
| Increase protein catabolism in the muscle Decrease protein synthesis (these two things provide amino acids for gluconeogenesis) Decrease glycolysis Decrease insulin sensitivity of adipose tissue Increase lipolysis, which provides glycerol to the liver for gluconeogenesis |
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Term
| How do glucocorticoids mediate anti-inflammatory effects? |
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Definition
| Induce lipocortin synthesis, which inhibits phospholipase A2 Recall that PLA2 liberates arachidonic acid, a precursor for prostaglandins and leukotrienes, from membrane phospholipids They also inhibit histamine and serotonin degranulation in mast cells and platelets |
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Term
| How do glucocorticoids suppress the immune system? |
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Definition
| Inhibit the production of IL2 Inhibit T cell proliferation These are both important in cellular (T cell-mediated) immunity |
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Term
| Why are glucocorticoids used to prevent organ rejection? |
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Definition
| They suppress cellular immunity |
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Term
| How do glucocorticoids contribute to the maintenance of vascular response to catecholamines? |
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Definition
| Cortisol upregulates alpha1 adrenergic receptors on arterioles This increases their sensitivity to norepinephrine |
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Term
| What are the cardiovascular effects of cortisol excess and deficiency? |
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Definition
| Excess -- hypertension Deficiency -- hypotension This is because cortisol upregulates alpha 1 receptors on arterioles, which sensitizes them to norepinephrine |
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Term
| What are the effects of aldosterone on electrolyte transport in the nephron? |
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Definition
| Increased Na reabsorption Increased K and H secretion These changes occur in the late distal tubule and CD |
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Term
| What is Addison's disease? |
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Definition
| Primary adrenocortical insufficiency Usually caused by autoimmune distruction of the adrenal cortex, results in adrenal crisis |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of primary adrenocortical deficiency? |
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Definition
| Decreased adrenal glucocorticoids, androgens, and mineralocorticoids Increased ACTH because of lost negative feedback loop Hypoglycemia from cortisol deficiency Weight loss, nausea, vomiting, weakness Hyperpigmentation Decreased pubic and axillary hair in women because of decreased adrenal androgens ECF volume contraction, hypotension, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis because of aldosterone deficiency |
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Term
| What is the mechanism for hyperpigmentation in Addison's disease? |
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Definition
| Low cortisol levels stimulate ACTH ACTH contains the MSH fragment Melanin production is stimulated |
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Term
| What is the difference between primary and secondary adrenocortical deficiency? |
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Definition
| Primary -- general destruction of the adrenal cortex Secondary -- loss of ACTH secretion from the anterior pituitary |
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Term
| How do the symptoms of secondary adrenocortical deficiency differ from those of Addison's disease? |
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Definition
| No hyperpigmentation (because there is no ACTH) No volume contraction, hyperkalemia, or metabolic acidosis (because aldosterone is normal) |
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Term
| What is Cushing's disease? |
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Definition
| A type of adrenocortical excess that is caused by ACTH overproduction Usually caused by the clinical administration of glucocorticoids |
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Term
| What causes adrenocortical excess? |
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Definition
| Administration of pharmacologic doses of glucocorticoids Primary hyperplasia of the adrenal glands |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of adrenocortical excess? |
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Definition
| Increased cortisol and androgen levels Decreased ACTH (if caused by adrenal hyperplasia or exogenous glucocorticoids) Increased ACTH (if caused by ACTH overproduction) Hyperglycemia from elevated cortisol Increased protein catabolism and muscle wasting Central obesity Poor wound healing Virilization of women from elevated adrenal androgens Hypertension from elevated cortisol and aldosterone Osteoporosis from elevated cortisol (bone resorption) Striae |
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Term
| How would you treat Cushing's disease? |
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Definition
| Ketoconazole This inhibits steroid hormone synthesis |
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Term
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Definition
| Hyperaldosteronism Caused by aldosterone-secreting tumors |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of Conn's syndrome? |
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Definition
| Hypertension (Na reabsorption) Hypokalemia (K secretion) Metabolic alkalosis (H secretion) Decreased renin secretion because of increased ECFV and hypertension) |
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Term
| What is 21B-hydroxylase deficiency? |
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Definition
| The most common abnormality of the steroidogenic pathway Belongs to a group of disorders that constitute adrenogenital syndrome |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of 21B-hydroxylase deficiency? |
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Definition
| Decreased cortisol and aldosterone (because their precursor can't be synthesized) Accumulation of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and progesterone (because they can't be metabolized) Increased ACTH (because of decreased feedback inhibition by cortisol) Adrenocortical hyperplasia Increased adrenal androgens (because 17-hydroxyprogesterone accumulates) Increased urinary 17-ketosteroids Virilization in women Early linear growth and appearance of pubic/axillary hair Suppression of gonadal function in men and women |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of 17a-hydroxylase deficiency? |
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Definition
| Decreased androgens and glucocorticoids Increased mineralocorticoids (because precursor accumulates) Lack of pubic and axillary hair in women due to lack to androgens Hypoglycemia from glucocorticoid deficiency Metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia, and hypertension because of excess aldosterone Increased ACTH because of decreased cortisol |
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Term
| How is the endocrine pancreas organized? |
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Definition
| Islets of Langerhans Contains alpha, beta, and delta cells Gap junctions link each cell type to itself, as well as to each other for rapid communication Portal blood supply allows insulin-containing blood from the beta cells to bath alpha and delta cells |
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Term
| How does insulin affect K transport? |
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Definition
| Insulin causes K to be taken up into cells, producing hypokalemia |
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Term
| What are the major effects of glucagon? |
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Definition
| Increased glycogenolysis Decreased glycogen synthesis Increased gluconeogenesis Lipolysis Ketoacid production -- acetoacetate and BHB are produced from acetyl CoA |
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Term
| How is glucagon secretion regulated? |
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Definition
| Glucagon is secreted in response to decreased blood glucose |
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Term
| What tissues does glucagon act upon? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does glucagon inhibit glycolysis? |
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Definition
| It decreases the production of fructose 2,6-bisphosphate This decreases PFK activity |
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Term
| What is the effect of glucagon upon urea production? |
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Definition
| Amino acids are consumed as gluconeogenesis increases The resulting amino groups are incorporated into urea Urea production increases |
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Term
| How are the endocrine cells of the pancreas organized within the pancreas? |
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Definition
| Beta cells -- center of the islet Alpha cells -- periphery of the islet Delta cells -- scattered throughout |
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Term
| What are the secretory products of the three cell types of the endocrine pancreas? |
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Definition
| Alpha cells -- glucagon Beta cells -- insulin Delta cells -- somatostatin and gastrin |
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Term
| What is the structure of insulin? |
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Definition
| Contains an A and a B chain Chains are joined by two disulfide bonds |
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Term
| How is insulin processed? |
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Definition
| Proinsulin is synthesized as a single polypeptide chain In the storage granules, the connecting (C) peptide is cleaved by proteases to give mature insulin |
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Term
| What is the clinical relevance of C peptide? |
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Definition
| Used to monitor beta cell function in diabetic patients on insulin therapy |
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Term
| How is insulin secretion regulated? |
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Definition
| Blood glucose concentration is the primary regulator Increased blood glucose stimulates insulin secretion An initial burst is followed by sustained secretion |
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Term
| What is the mechanism of insulin secretion? |
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Definition
| Glucose binds to GLUT2 on pancreatic beta cells Glucose enters the cell and is oxidized to ATP ATP closes K channels in the plasma membrane The beta cells depolarize Depolarization opens Ca channels Intracellular Ca concentration increases Insulin granules exocytose |
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Term
| How do sulfonylurea drugs work? |
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Definition
| Similar to ATP, these drugs close ATP-gated K channels This causes pancreatic beta cells to depolarize Ca influx triggers insulin exocytosis |
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Term
| What is the structure of the insulin receptor? |
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Definition
| Tetramer with two alpha subunits and two beta subunits The beta subunits span the cell membrane and have tyrosine kinase activity When insulin binds, the tyrosine kinases autophosphorylate the beta subunits The phosphorylated receptor then phosphorylates intracellular proteins Insulin-receptor complexes enter the target cells; insulin therefore down-regulates its own receptor in target tissues |
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Term
| What are the tissues targeted by insulin? |
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Definition
| Liver Skeletal muscle Adipose tissue |
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Term
| How does insulin decrease blood glucose concentration? |
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Definition
| Increases glucose uptake into target cells by mediating the insertion of glucose transporters into the cell membrane Promotes formation of glycogen in the muscle and liver Decreases gluconeogenesis by increasing the production of fructose 2,6-bisphosphate, which stimulates PFK |
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Term
| How does insulin decrease blood fatty acid and ketoacid concentrations? |
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Definition
| Stimulates TAG synthesis Inhibits lipolysis Inhibits ketoacid formation because less acetyl CoA from fatty acid degradation is available |
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Term
| How does insulin decrease blood amino acid concentration? |
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Definition
| Stimulates amino acid uptake into cells Increases protein synthesis Decreases protein degradation Therefore, insulin is anabolic |
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Term
| How does insulin cause hypokalemia? |
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Definition
| Increases K uptake into cells |
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Term
| How could diabetes produce hypotension? |
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Definition
| Hyperglycemia causes the blood glucose concentration to exceed the Tm of the kidney Unabsorbed glucose acts as an osmotic diuretic in the urine Causes excess water to be lost in the urine, resulting in ECF volume contraction |
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Term
| How could diabetes produce metabolic acidosis? |
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Definition
| Overproduction of ketoacids Patients will increase their ventilation rate in order to compensate |
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Term
| What does somatostatin do? |
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Definition
| Inhibits the secretion of insulin, glucagon, and gastrin |
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Term
| How is Ca transported in the blood? |
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Definition
| 40% is bound to plasma proteins 60% is unbound and is ultrafilterable |
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Term
| What does it mean for Ca to be ultrafilterable? |
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Definition
| Includes Ca that is complexed to anions such as phosphate, as well as free, ionized Ca |
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Term
| Is free ionized Ca biologically active? |
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Definition
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Term
| What factors determine the overall serum Ca concentration? |
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Definition
| Intestinal absorption Renal excretion Bone remodeling |
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Term
| How is Ca balance maintained? |
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Definition
| Net intestinal absorption must be balanced by urinary excretion |
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Term
| Under what conditions is a positive Ca balance observed? |
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Definition
| Seen in growing children Intestinal absorption exceeds urinary excretion, and the excess is deposited in growing bones |
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Term
| Under what conditions is a negative Ca balance observed? |
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Definition
| Pregnancy and lactation Urinary excretion exceeds intestinal absorption, and the deficit comes from maternal bones |
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Term
| What hormone is involved in the regulation of serum Ca? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Synthesized and secreted by the chief cells of the parathyroid glands |
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Term
| What causes PTH to be secreted? |
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Definition
| Decreased serum Ca Mildly increased serum Mg (note that greatly increased Mg will inhibit PTH secretion and produce symptoms of hypocalcemia) |
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Term
| What are the major functions of PTH? |
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Definition
| Increase serum Ca Decrease serum phosphate |
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Term
| How does PTH increase serum Ca? |
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Definition
| Increases bone resorption -- brings Ca and phosphate into the ECF Inhibits renal phosphate absorption in the proximal tubule Increases renal Ca reabsorption in the distal tubule Increases intestinal Ca absorption by stimulating production of vitamin D3 in the kidney |
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Term
| What is an indicator bone resorption? |
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Definition
| Increased hydroxyproline secretion |
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Term
| What is the phosphaturic effect? |
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Definition
| PTH inhibits phosphate reabsorption in the renal proximal tubule, effectively increasing phosphate excretion Urinary cAMP is also excreted |
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Term
| What is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism? |
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Definition
| Hypercalcemia Hypophosphatemia Increased phosphate excretion Increased urinary Ca excretion (because of the increased filtered Ca load) Increased urinary cAMP Bone resorption |
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Term
| What causes humor hypercalcemia of malignancy? |
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Definition
| PTH-related peptide (PTH-rp) is secreted by some malignant tumors PTH-rp has all of the physiological actions of PTH |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of humor hypercalcemia of malignancy? |
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Definition
| Hypercalcemia Hypophosphatemia Increased urinary phosphate excretion Decreased serum PTH levels due to feedback inhibition from high serum Ca |
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Term
| What are some causes of hypoparathyroidism? |
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Definition
| Thyroid surgery Congenital |
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Term
| What are some symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? |
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Definition
| Hypocalcemia Tetany Hyperphosphatemia Decreased urinary phosphate excretion |
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Term
| What is Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy? |
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Definition
| Also known as pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a Defective Gs protein in the kidney and bone, which causes end-organ resistance to PTH Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia are observed, and they are not correctable by administration of exogenous PTH Circulating PTH levels are increased (stimulated by hypocalcemia) |
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Term
| How does chronic renal failure impact Ca and phosphate homeostasis? |
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Definition
| Decreased GFR leads to increased serum phosphate Serum phosphate complexes with Ca and decreases free ionized Ca The diseased renal tissue produces less 1,25-dehydroxycholecalciferol, which contributes to the decreased plasma Ca |
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Term
| What is renal osteodystrophy? |
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Definition
| Increased PTH Decreased vitamin D3 This causes increased bone resorption and osteomalacia |
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Term
| What role does vitamin D play in bone mineralization? |
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Definition
| Provides Ca and phosphate to the ECF for bone mineralization |
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Term
| What diseases does vitamin D deficiency cause? |
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Definition
| Rickets (children) Osteomalacia (adults) |
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Term
| How is vitamin D synthesized? |
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Definition
| The active form is 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol It is produced in the kidney by 1a-hydroxylase |
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Term
| How does vitamin D affect Ca and phosphate homeostasis? |
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Definition
| Increases intestinal Ca absorption Increases intestinal phosphate absorption Increases renal reabsorption of Ca and phosphate Increases bone resorption |
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Term
| What stimulates calcitonin production? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| How is calcitonin used clinically? |
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Definition
| Used to treat hypercalcemia |
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Term
| What determines genetic sex? |
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Definition
| Sex chromosomes Males are XY Females are XX |
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Term
| What determines gonadal sex? |
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Definition
| The presence of testes in males and ovaries in females |
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Term
| What determines phenotypic sex? |
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Definition
| The characteristics of the internal genital tract and external genitalia |
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Term
| What dictates development of the male phenotype? |
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Definition
| Testes secrete antimullerian hormone and testosterone Testosterone stimulates the growth and differentiation of the Wolffian ducts, which develop into the male internal genital tract Antimullerian hormone causes the mullerian ducts to atrophy (they would have become the female internal genital tract) |
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Term
| What dictates development of the female phenotype? |
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Definition
| The ovaries secrete estrogen Since there is no testosterone, the wolffian ducts do not differentiate into the male genital tract Since there is no antimullerian hormone, the mullerian ducts aren't suppressed and develop into the female internal genital tract |
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Term
| What cells produce testosterone? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does LH stimulate testosterone synthesis? |
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Definition
| It stimulates cholesterol desmolase, the first step in the testosterone biosynthetic pathway |
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Term
| How do accessory sex organs synthesize DHT? |
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Definition
| They contain 5a-reductase This converts testosterone to its active form, DHT |
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Term
| How would you pharmacologically treat benign prostatic hyperplasia? |
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Definition
| 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride) This blocks the activation of testosterone to DHT |
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Term
| What regulates the secretion of FSH and LH? |
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Definition
| GnRH from the hypothalamus |
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Term
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Definition
| Acts on the Sertoli cells to maintain spermatogenesis |
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Term
| How do the Sertoli cells inhibit FSH secretion? |
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Definition
| After being stimulated by FSH, they produce inhibin, which inhibits further FSH secretion |
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Term
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Definition
| Acts on the Leydig cells to promote testosterone synthesis Testosterone reinforces the spermatogenic effects of FSH in the Sertoli cells |
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Term
| How does testosterone inhibit LH secretion? |
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Definition
| Directly inhibits LH secretion from the anterior pituitary Inhibits the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus |
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Term
| What are the actions of testosterone? |
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Definition
| Differentiation of the epididymis, vas deferens, and seminal vesicles Pubertal growth spurt and its cessation Libido Spermatogenesis Deepening of voice Increased muscle mass Growth of the penis and seminal vesicles |
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Term
| What are the actions of DHT? |
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Definition
| Differentiation of penis, scrotum, and prostate Male hair pattern Male pattern baldness Sebaceous gland activity Growth of prostate |
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Term
| What causes androgen insensitivity syndrome? |
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Definition
| Aka testicular feminizing syndrome Caused by a deficiency of androgen receptor in target tissues Testosterone and DHT actions are absent |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of androgen insensitivity syndrome? |
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Definition
| Female external genitalia No internal genital tract Elevated testosterone levels due to lack of receptors (lack of feedback inhibition) |
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Term
| What happens during puberty in terms of hormone production? |
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Definition
| Puberty is initiated by the onset of pulsatile GnRH secretion from the hypothalamus FSH and LH are secreted in a pulsatile fashion GnRH upregulates its own receptor in the anterior pituitary |
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Term
| Where are androgens produced in females? |
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Definition
| Theca cells produce testosterone (stimulated by LH) Testosterone diffuses to the granulosa cells, which contain aromatase and convert testosterone to estradiol (stimulated by FSH) |
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Term
| What are the effects of FSH and LH upon the ovaries? |
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Definition
| Steroidogenesis in the ovarian follicle and corpus luteum Follicular development beyond the antral stage Ovulation Luteinization |
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Term
| What are the actions of estrogen? |
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Definition
| Negative and positive feedback on FSH and LH secretion Maturation and maintenance of the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina Development of female secondary sex characteristics Breast development Upregulates estrogen, LH, and progesterone receptors Proliferation and development of ovarian granulosa cells Maintains pregnancy Lowers the uterine threshold to contractile stimuli during pregnancy Stimulates prolactin secretion (but blocks its action on the breast) |
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Term
| What are the actions of progesterone? |
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Definition
| Negative feedback effects upon FSH and LH secretion during the luteal phase Maintains secretory activity of the uterus during the luteal phase Maintains pregnancy Raises the uterine threshold to contractile stimuli during pregnancy Breast development |
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Term
| What are the phases of the menstrual cycle? |
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Definition
| Follicular phase (days 0-14) Ovulation (day 14) Luteal phase (days 14-28) Menses (days 0-4) |
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Term
| What happens during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle? |
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Definition
| A primordial follicle develops, with atresia of neighboring follicles LH and FSH receptors are upregulated in the theca and granulosa cells Estradiol increases and causes proliferation of the uterus FSH and LH are suppressed by the negative feedback effect of estradione Progesterone is low |
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Term
| What happens during ovulation in the menstrual cycle? |
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Definition
| Occurs 14 days before menses, regardless of cycle length A burst of estradiol at the end of the follicular phase has a positive feedback effect on the secretion of FSH and LH (LH surge) Ovulation occurs as a result of the LH surge Estrogen levels decrease just after ovulation Cervical mucous increases in quantity, and becomes less viscous (more penetrable by sperm) |
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Term
| What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle? |
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Definition
| The corpus luteum begins to develop, and it produces estrogen and progesterone The vascularity and secretory activity of the endometrium increase to prepare for a fertilized egg Basal body temperature increases If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum regresses at the end of the luteal phase, and estrogen and progesterone levels decrease |
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Term
| What happens during menses? |
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Definition
| The endometrium is sloughed off because of the abrupt withdrawal of estradiol and progesterone |
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Term
| What happens to estrogen and progesterone levels during pregnancy? |
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Definition
| They steadily increase This maintains the endometrium for the fetus, suppresses ovarian follicular function, and stimulates breast development |
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Term
| What does human chorionic gonadotropin do? |
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Definition
| It rescues the corpus luteum from regression It is produced by the placenta in response to fertilization |
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Term
| What hormonal changes occur during the first trimester? |
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Definition
| The corpus luteum produces estradiol and progesterone HCG peaks at week 9 and then declines |
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Term
| What hormone changes occur during the second and third trimester? |
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Definition
| The placenta produces progesterone The fetal adrenal gland and placenta produce estrogens The major placental estrogen is estriol Human placental lactogen is produced throughout the pregnancy, and its actions are similar to GH and prolactin |
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Term
| What happens during parturition? |
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Definition
| Throughout pregnancy, progesterone increases the threshold for uterine contraction Near term, the estrogen/progesterone ratio increases, which makes the uterus more sensitive to contractile stimuli The initiating event in parturition is unknown |
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| What happens to prolactin levels during pregnancy? |
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Definition
| They steadily increase because estrogen stimulates prolactin secretion |
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| Why doesn't lactation occur during pregnancy? |
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Definition
| Estrogen and progesterone block the action of prolactin on the breast After parturition, estrogen and progesterone levels decrease and lactation begins |
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| How does suckling affect lactation? |
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Definition
| It stimulates both oxytocin and prolactin secretion This maintains lactation |
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| How does lactation suppress ovulation? |
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Definition
| Prolactin continues to be produced, and has the following effects: Inhibits GnRH secretion Inhibits the action of GnRH on the anterior pituitary, so LH and FSH secretion are antagonized Inhibits LH and FSH from acting on the ovaries |
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