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Endocrine_101

Endocrine System - N195

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The Endocrine system consists of? Glands, specialized cell clusters, and hormones.
The _ is the integrative center for the endocrine & autonomic (involuntary) nervous system. Hypothalamus
What kind of pathways connect the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland? Neural pathways
When ADH is secreted, the body retains what? Water
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk secretion in lactating women? Oxytocin
Hypothalamic hormones stimulate the anterior pituitary glaqnd to release which four types of tropic (gland-stimulating) hormones? Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)Luteinizing hormone (LH)Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
The secretion of tropic hormones stimulates which target glands? Adrenal cortex, thyroid gland, and the gonads.
Hypothalamic hormones release which two effector hormones from the pituitary gland? Growth hormone (GH)Prolactin (PL)
The adrenal glands produce what? Steroids, amines, epinephrine, and norepinephrine
Types of steroidal hormones? MineralcorticoidsGlucocorticoidsAdrenal androgens and estrogens
Aldosterone is a? Mineralocorticoid
Aldosterone's purpose is? To regulate the reabsorption of sodium and the excretion of potassium; may also be involved with other hormones in the development of HTN.
Cortisol is a? Glucocorticoid
Cortisol carries out which five important functions? Stimulation of gluconeogenesis (formation of glycogen from noncarbohydrate sources), which occurs in the liver in response to low carbohydrate intake or starvation; breakdown of increased protein and mobilization of free fatty acid;
Cortisol (continued) Suppression of immune response; assistance with stress response; assistance w/maintainance of BP and cardio function.
Androgens are? Male sex hormones
Adrogens' functions are? Promote male traits, esp. secondary sex characteristics, i.e. facial hair, low-pitched voic.
Estrogens' functions are? Promote female traits. Also thought to be responsible for sex drive.
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