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Endocinology and Reproductive system review
review for A and P midterm
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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
02/10/2010

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Term
exocrine gland
Definition
have ducts (tubes) which carry secretions (non-hormone) into body cavity/lumen
Term
Endocrine Gland
Definition
don't have ducts (tubes), secrete hormones directly into blood
Term
target cell
Definition
cell responding to certain hormones via hormone receptors (any cell can be a target)
Term
the master glands of the endocrine system (2)
Definition
hypothalamus and pituitary
Term
connects the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Definition
pituitary stock (infundibulum)
Term
six major hormones of hypothalamus
Definition

1. thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)

2. gonadotropin releasing hormone (GRH)

3. corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)

4. growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH)

5. growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)

6.. Prolactin releasing hormone (PRH)

Term

Hormones of the anterior pituitary

(6)

Definition

1. hGH (human growth hormone)

2. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)

3. FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

4. LH (lutineinizing hormone)

5. PRL (prolactin)

6.ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)

Term
hGH (human growth hormone)
Definition

-ant. pituitary

- stim release of insulin like growth factor

= tissue growth and repair

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TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)

 

Definition

-ant. pituitary

- stim tyhyroid to make T3/T4

Term
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
Definition

in women =  development of ovarian follicle/secondary oocyte

in males = spermatogenesis in sertoli cells

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LH (luteinizing hormone)
Definition

 females = develop. corpus luteum of ovary

males= stim leydig cells of testes to produce testosterone

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PRL (prolactin)
Definition
stimulates milk production in mammary glands
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ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Definition
stimulates adrenal cortex/glands to make cortisol (main glucocorticoid)
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Hormones of posterior pituitary (2)
Definition

- ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

- Oxytocin 

Term
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
Definition

respond to low BP/volume to maintain BP

-decreases urination/perspiration (any water loss) constricts blood vessels

Term
oxytocin
Definition
stim uterine contraction and milk production
Term
Acromegaly
Definition
excess hHG in adulthood leading to disproportionate facial features
Term
Gigantism
Definition
excess hGH pre-puberty leads to giant stature
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pituitary dwarfism
Definition
deficient hGH prepuberty
Term
Diabetes insipidus
Definition
deficient ADH therefore increase urination
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the 2 cell types of the thyroid gland
Definition

1. Follicular cells

2. parafollicular cells

Term
follicular cells
Definition

from thyroid gland

- makes T3 and T4 thyroid hormone

Term
parafollicular cells
Definition

in thyroid

produce calcitonin which brings calcium into bone via blood

Term
Principle actions of thyroid hormone (T3/T4) (6)
Definition

1. maintain basal metaboild rate

2. maintain body temp

3. stimulate protein synthesis

4. increase use of glucose and fatty acids for ATP productions

5. stimulate lipolysis

6. CNS development in utero

Term
what increases calcitonin secretion
Definition
high blood calcium concentration
Term
Calcitonin
Definition
decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting the formation and activity of osteoclasts
Term
symptoms of hypothyroidism
Definition

-weight gain

-mixederma = facial swelling

-decrease NRG

-hair loss

-dry skin

-constipation

-low body temp

Term
mixederma
Definition
facial swelling (seen in hypothyroidism)
Term
symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Definition

exopthalamus (bulging eyes)

- weight loss

-palpitations of heart

-anxiety

-increase appetites

-diarrhea

-extreme fatigue

Term
graves disease
Definition
hyperthyroidism
Term
exopthalamus
Definition
bulging eyes as seen in hyperthyroidism
Term
Function of parathyroid homrone
Definition

increase calcium absorption into kidneys

increase bone calcium resorption (increase osteoclast activity)

opposite of calcitonin

Term
what stimulates parathyroid hormone release
Definition
low calcium levels in blood
Term
where is vitamin D produced
Definition
skin
Term
where is vitamin D activated
Definition
kidneys
Term
what is vit. D's role in calcium metabolism
Definition
stimulate calcium absorption in small intestine
Term
where does spermatogenesis take place?
Definition
seminiferous tubules of testes (sertoli cells)
Term
where are sperm stored
Definition
ampula of vas deferens (ductus deferens)
Term
what are the 2 other important structures for semen production?
Definition
prostate and seminal vesicles
Term
what are the 2 main types of cells  in the testicles
Definition
sertoli cells and leydig cells
Term
sertoli cells
Definition
spermatogenisis (nurture growing sperm)
Term
leydig cells
Definition
testosterone formation
Term
Testosterone + FSH does what in males?
Definition
stimulate sertoli cells to produce sperm
Term
FSH in males
Definition
with testosterone = stimulate sertoli cells to produce sperm
Term
LH in males
Definition
stimulate testosterone production from leydig cells
Term
inhibin in males
Definition
produced by sertoli cells to feed back to ant. pituitary to decrease FSH (halt sperm production)
Term
testosterone 
Definition
from leydig cells of testes, major anabolic hormone
Term
what is the main mineralcorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex 
Definition
aldosterone
Term
aldosterone
Definition
maintains BP via maintain balance of minerals in blood (sodium and potassium)
Term
 the main glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex
Definition
cortisol
Term
functions of cortisol (6)
Definition

1. anti-inflammatory

2. catabolic (protein breakdown)

3. lipolysis (fat breakdown)

4. glucose formation (via gluconeogenesis in liver)

5. decrease immune function

6. stress resistance in general

Term
what stimulates the release of glucocorticoids
Definition
stress
Term
Cushings syndrome (cause and symptoms)
Definition

-excess cortisol secretion by cortex

-moon face or buffalo hump

-weak connective tissue

-osteoporosis

-purple striae --> discoloured abdomen/face

Term
Addison's Disease (cause/symptoms)
Definition

decreased secretion of cortisol and aldosterone

the decrease in cortisol = hypoglycemia, wt loss, hyperpigmentation of skin folds

the drecrease aldosterone = low BP

*receptors aren't binding to ACTH, autoimmune

Term
Glucagon is released by _____ cells of the pancreatic islets in response to  ______ blood sugar
Definition
alpha, low
Term
insulin is relased by _______ cells of the pancreas in response to ____ blood sugar
Definition
beta, high
Term
glucagon can _____ blood sugar by stimulating the release of glucose from the ______ 
Definition
increase, liver
Term
key symptoms of diabetes mellitus (3)
Definition

polydipsia (increased thirst)

polyuria (increased urination)

polyphasia (increased hunger)

Term
follicular phase
Definition
1st half of female cycle, estrogen is dominant hormone
Term
when does ovulation occur (with what hormone?)
Definition
LH surge
Term
luteal phase
Definition
second half  of female cycle, progesterone is dominant
Term
menstruation
Definition
day 1-5 of uterine cycle triggered by decrease estrogen and progesterone
Term
proliferative phase
Definition
estrogen grows endometrium of uterus
Term
secretory phase
Definition
progesterone prepares endometrium for implantation
Term
FSH in females
Definition
support follicle development and its release of estrogen during first half of cycle
Term
LH in females
Definition

further supports follicle growth, a surge of LH = ovulation

promotes development of corpus luteum in second half of cycle

Term
estrogen
Definition

secreted by follicle and female reproductive organs, increases development/vascularization of endometrium

moderate levels inhibit release of GnRH, LH, FSH

Term
progesterone
Definition

high levels inhibit GnRH and LH

secreted by corpus luteum

prepares endometrium and prep for implant

prepare mammary glands for lactation

Term
prolactin
Definition
ant. pituitary promote milk syntehsis
Term
oxytocin
Definition

post pituitary, milk ejection "let down"

uterine contractions during labour

Term
relaxin
Definition

help prepare uterus/birth canal for childbirth

myometrium stretches and increase flexibility

Term
inhibin in females
Definition
inhibit release of FSH and LH
Term
human chorionic gonadotropin
Definition
pregnancy hormone from chorion of developing embryo
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