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Lecture 12

Lecture 12: Endocrine System II

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Anabolic Hormones stimulates synthesis of proteins, glucose, and fat
Catabolic Hormones stimulates the conversion of large, complex molecules into smaller ones
Trophic Hormones hormones released by the anterior pituitary
Growth Hormone helps cells incorporate amino acid to synthesize proteins, promotes organ and tissue growth
Hypersecretion of GH before puberty: gigantism after puberty: longer extremities
Acromegaly no longer bones but continued growth of extremitites
Hyposecretion of GH before puberty: dwarfism after puberty: no effects
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) stimulates the thyroid gland to release T4 and T3
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulated by corticotropic releasing hormone (CRH)
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates growth of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males
Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates the production of gonadal hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone
Gonadotropins FSH and LH, absent in prepubescent children
Prolactin (PRL) milk production in humans
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) decreases urine output
Oxytocin released during childbirth, increases uterin contraction though positive feedback
Adrenal Gland composed of adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla
Glomerulosa mineralcorticoids
Fasciculata corticosteroids
Reticularis adrenal androgens
Mineralcorticoids regulate electrolyte concentration in extracellular fluids
Glucocorticoids cortisol which helps body resist stress
Adrenal androgens DHEA and A4
Adrenal medulla produces adrenaline and small amounts of noradrenaline
Sympathetic catecholaminergic fight or flight response
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