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Endocrine

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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is also Type 1 diabetes
Insulin independent diabetes mellitus is also Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes and when is it Last 1/2 of pregnancy and can cause problems with fetus and delivery
What are the 3 structural classes of Hormones Proteins, Steroids, and Biogenic Amines
The term Synergistic refers to what 2 Hormones working together
The term Permissive refers to what 1 Hormone allowing another hormone to function
The term Antagonistic refers to what 2 Hormones working opposite of one another
What 2 hormones does the Posterior Pituitary Gland release Oxytocin and Antidiuretic (ADH) hormones
What are the 3 layers of the Adrenal Cortex Superficial region is the Zona Glomerulosa, the Middle region is the Zona Fasciculata, and the Deep region is the Zona Reticularis
Zona Glomerulosa produces what Mineralocorticoids ; the main one being Aldosterone
Zona Fasciculata produces what Glucocorticoids
Zona Reticularis produces what Gonadocorticoids and secretes Androgens
The chronological order of stress response is 1. the alarm reaction 2. the stage of resistance 3. the stage of exhaustion
How are hormones eliminated from the bloodstream 1. Excreted by Kidneys and 2. Degraded by enzymes
What are some symptoms of Hypothyroidism 1. feeling cold 2. sluggishness 3. weight gain
What is Goiter The enlargement of the thyroid gland due to a lack of Iodine
What is Paracrine Stimulation Locally acting hormones that target cells next to the cell that the hormone was released from
3 locally acting Eicosanoid Hormones are 1. Thromboxane 2. Leukotrienes 3. Prostaglandins
Glucosuria is what condition Having excess glucose in the Urine
Down regulation occurs when When a target cell is continually overstimulated by hormone
The most common Glucocorticoids are Cortisol and Corticosterone
Hormones produced in the Hypothalamus and stored in the Posterior Pituitary Gland Oxytocin and Antidiuretic Hormones
The location of the Thymus Organ Anterosuperior to the Heart
The Ovaries produce what 2 hormones Estrogen and Progesterone
Growth Hormone (GH) mainly targets what systems Skeletal and Muscular systems
How does Insulin effect cells nutrient wise 1. Increase uptake of glucose 2. Increase of Lipogenesis 3. Increase of Glycogenesis in the liver
The Adrenal Cortex of the Adrenal Gland is stimulated by what hormone ACTH ; adrenocorticotropic hormone produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland
Results of Hyperthyroidism 1. weight loss 2. hyperactivity 3. Increased Metabolism which can raise body temperature
The production of Corticosteroids in the Adrenal Cortex is stimulated by what hormone ACTH ; Adrenocorticotropic hormone
The 25 hormones produced in the Adrenal Gland are known as Corticosteroids
2 hormones of the Gonadotropins are 1. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 2. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Leptin is released by what Adipose Connective Tissue and stimulates appetite
The condition called Acromegaly effects what bones 1. Hands 2. Feet 3. Face
Gastrin is released from which organ Stomach
Location of the Pancreas Between the stomach and the small intestine
Graves Disease Has Bulging Eyes
The binding of a lipid soluble hormone to its intracellular receptor and to the DNA is called what Hormone Response Element (HRE)
What does Prolactin regulate Mammary Gland growth and the production of Milk.
Pancreatic juice is secreted through pancreatic ducts to where Duodenum
The Pancreas is composed mostly of what cells Pancreatic Acini
Thyroid Hormone belongs to what class of Hormone Biogenic Amine
What Organ produces Angiotensinogen Liver
Insulin is released to do what Lower blood glucose levels, increase Glycogenesis and Lipogenesis ; storage of fuel
Glucagon is released to do what Increase blood glucose levels , increase Gluconeogenesis and Glycogenolysis and Lipolysis; release fuel into blood
Insulin and Glucagon are produced in the Pancreas
Parathyroid Hormone is released to do what Raise blood calcium levels; increase osteoclast activity, decrease the loss of Ca+ in urine, increase Ca+ absorption in sm. intestine, convert Calcidiol to Calcitriol
Calcitonin is released to do what Lower blood calcium levels; osteoclast inhibited ; release calcium in urine by kidneys
Calcitonin is produced where By Parafollicular cells of the Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Hormone is produced where Parathyroid Gland
Growth Hormone is produced where Anterior Pituitary Gland
GH procedure of release Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) from Hypothalamus >Hypophyseal Portal Veins>Anterior Pituitary Gland>stimulating GH > stimulates the release of Insulin-Like Growth Hormones (IGH) in the Liver
2 Catecholamines Epinephrine and Norepinephrine; Produced in the Adrenal Medulla ; water soluble Biogenic Amine
2 Glucocorticoids Cortisol and Corticosterone; steroid hormone ; lipid soluble; Produced in the Zona Fasciculata; released by Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
Erythropoietin (EPO) Glycoprotein; water soluble; Produced in the Kidneys to stimulate the increase of Erythrocytes in red blood marrow to increase oxygen levels in blood
Antidiuretic release Stimulated by an increase in blood osmolarity; decrease urine excreted by kidneys; thirst centers stimulated; vasoconstriction
Aldosterone (ALDO) Produced in the Zona Glomerulosa; belongs to the Mineralocorticoid group; maintain sodium and potassium levels; maintain blood volume and pressure by decrease urine output
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Produced in the Atrial chambers of the heart; released when the Atrial wall increases in stretch/ high blood pressure/volume; increase urine excretion
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