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BYU PdBio 305 Dr. Rhees Endocrinology

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endocrine glands   anterior pituitary, posterior pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid pancreas, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla, ovaries, testes  
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receptor   integral membrane protein that receives hormones  
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target cell has how many receptors for a particular hormone?   2000-100,000  
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down-regulation   when a hormone is present in excess the number of target cell receptors may decrease  
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steroids   lipids that are derived from cholesterol. These are lipid soluble and will thus cross the plasma membrane and enter cells rapidly. Estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, aldosterone, cortisol  
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biogenic amines   synthesized by modifying amino acids; T3 and T4, epinephrine, histamine, serotonin  
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peptides and proteins   these hormones consist of chains of 3 to 200 amino acids. Oxytocin, ADH, Insulin, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, CCK and gastrin  
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how are most hormones transported in the blood?   carrier proteins  
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master gland   anterior pituitary, now known to be controlled by the hypothalamus. has structure of an endocrine gland  
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seven hormones of anterior pituitary   growth hormone GH, Adrenocorticotripic hormone ACTH, Thyroid stimulating hormone TSH, prolactin PRL, follicle stimulating hormone FSH, luteinizing hormone LH, melanocyte stimulating hormone MSH  
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two hormones of posterior pituitary   antidiuretic hormone ADH, oxytocin  
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the hypothalamus makes hormones for which pituitary   posterior  
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the hypothalamus transports hormones down the axons of the neurosecretory cells for which pituitary   posterior  
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which pituitary is controlled by substances made in the hypothalamus   anterior  
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releasing or inhibitory hormones   hypothalamic substances which regulate the anterior pituitary; CRH stimulates ACTH; TRH stimulates TSH and a little prolactin; GnRH or LHRH stimulates FSH and LH; GIH or somatostatin inhibits GH  
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Growth Hormone   GH or somatotropin; stimulates the uptake of amino acids into cells; stims growth of long bones and soft tissues; closure of epiphyseal cartilage stops growth of long bones-puberty (sex hormones)  
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pituitary adenoma causes   acromegaly and gigantism  
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gigantism & acromegaly   gigantism-excess GH before puberty; acromegaly-excess GH in adults  
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symptoms of acromegaly/gigantism   overgrowth of bone, particularly of the skull and mandible; nose thickened and puffy, large ears, large tongue, large hands, increased sweating, fatigue, and weight gain  
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Pituitary Dwarfism   lack of GH or GRH before puberty; may also be caused by hypothalamic-pituitary tumor; symptoms-small body, normal proportions; mild obesity w/ lack of appetite  
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How to diagnose pituitary dwarfism   inadequate rise in serum GH after provocative stimulus such as Arginine infusion, oral levodopa, or clonidine  
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Prolactin   stimulates the production of milk; promotes breast development in pregnancy  
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Thyroid stimulating hormone- TSH   promotes and maintains growth and development of the thyroid gland and stimulates it to secrete thyroxine (T4) and triidothyronine (T3)  
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone FSH   stimulates growth and develpment of the follicle to maturity, stims the follicle to secrete estrogens, stimulates testicular growth, enhances production of androgen-binding protein in the Sertoli cells (this increases the conentratino of testosterone near  
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Luteinizing hormone LH   acts with FSH in the development of the follicle, promotes ovulation, responsible for the formation of the corpus luteum, stims corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone, stims production of testosterone by the interstitial cells in males  
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Adrenocorticotropin ACTH or corticotropin   Promotes and maintains normal growth and development of the adrenal cortex and stims the secretion of the glucocorticoids (cortisol); also affects the secretion of the androgens and the mineralcorticoids (aldosterone). ACTH is a polypeptide that is 39 a  
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osteoblast activity   stimulated by GH  
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epiphyseal cartilage   stimulates by GH; makes space for bone formation  
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somatomedins   GH exerts growth-promoting effects indirectly by stimulating somatomedins; somatomedin IGF is an insulin-like growth factor  
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GH does not act directly on its target cells to bring about   cell division, enhanced protein sythesis, or bone growth  
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where is IGF-I made   liver mostly  
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production of IGF-I is controlled by   nutritional status, age, and tissue specific factors  
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what closes the epiphyseal plate?   sex hormones among other things  
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hormones of the posterior pituitary   oxytocin and ADH (vasopressin)  
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where are posterior pituitary hormones synthesized   in the hypothalamus and then transported intracellularly to the posterior pituitary from which they are released  
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oxytocin functions   stimulate milk secretion and strong uterine contractions  
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milk secretion physiology   oxytocin causes contraction of myoepithelial cells surrounding mammary alveoli (women not secreting enough milk are given an oxytocin nasal spray)  
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uterine contraction physiology   oxytocin alters transmembrane ionic currents in myometrial smooth muscle cells to produce sustained uterine contractions. Sensitivity to oxytocin of uterine muscle increases during pregnancy.  
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diabetes insipidus   lack of ADH (often due to damage to the pituitary or the hypothalamus. loss of 75% of ADH secretory neurons is necessary before polyuria is evident)  
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Alcohol's effect on ADH   decrease release of  
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Narcotics effect on ADH   increase release of  
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symptoms of lack of ADH   polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, fever, dry tongue, delirium  
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where are catecholamine hormones secreted   adrenal medulla; these are epinephrine and norepinephrine (these supplement the action of the sympathetic nervous system)  
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what does the adrenal cortex secrete in general   corticosteroids  
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chromaffin cells do what   secrete catecholamines in the adrenal medulla  
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corticosteroid hormones of the adrenal cortex   mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and gonadocorticoids  
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three zones of adrenal cortex   zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis  
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other name for mineralcorticoids   aldosterone  
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other name for glucocorticoids   cortisol (hydrocortisone)  
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other name for gonadocorticoids   sex hormones  
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action of mineralcorticoids (aldosterone)   regulate the concentration of extracellular electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium, water balance  
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regulation of mineralcorticoids (aldosterone)   renin-angiotensin system (angiotensin II)  
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action of glucocorticoids (cortisol)   influence the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; promote vasoconstriction; anti-inflammatory; decrease antibody production  
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regulation of glucocorticoids (cortisol)   ACTH from the adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland in response to stress  
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action of gonadocorticoids (sex hormones)   supplement the sex hormones from the gonads  
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addison's disease   inadequte secretion of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids which results in hypoglycemia, na+ and K+ impalance, dehydration, hypotension, weight loss, and general weakness  
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cushing syndrome   hypersecretion of corticosteroids generally caused by a tumor of the adrenal cortex or by oversecretion of ACTH by the pituitary. Symptoms are puffy face, hyperglycemia, hypertension, decreased antibodies, and muscle weakness  
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adrenogenital syndrome   alteration of enzymes required to produce mineralcorticoids and glucocorticoids, results in an increase in the production of sex hormones. symptoms: masculinization of females, facial and body hair, acne, paleness, increased muscularity, atrophy of breas  
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what does the thyroid gland produce   thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin  
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physical structure of thyroid   two laterla lobes interconnected by an isthmus (neck area)  
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histological structure of thyroid   spherical sacs called thyroid follicles. Humans have about one million follicles. Each follicle is lined with principal cells which synthesize T3 and T4 and contain a protein-rich fluid called colloid. Between the follicles are perifollicular cells whi  
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action of triiodothyronine and thyroxine   regulate metabolism; increase rate of protein synthesis; increase rate of energy release from carbs; regulate growth; stimulate maturity of nervous system; regulate body temp  
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regulation of T3 and T4   hypothalamus and release of TSH from adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland  
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Action of Calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin)   lowers blood calcium by inhibiting the release of calcium from bone tissue  
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regulation of calcitonin   calcium levels in the blood  
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cretinism   insufficient secretion of T4 and T3 in infants and children. Stunted growth, thickened facial features, large protruding tongue, abnormal bone growth, mental retardation, decreased metabolic rate, general lethargy. Treat with T3 and T4  
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myxedema   insufficient secretion of T4 and T3 in adults. Weight gain, slow pulse, dry brittle hair, decreased basal metabolic rate, lack of energy, sensation of coldness, diminished perspiration, weakness. treat with T3 and T4  
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goiter   a pathological enlargment of the thyroid gland due to insufficient iodine intake. Take iodine.  
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graves' disease (thyroxicosis)   excessive secretion of T4 and T3. Loss of weight, rapid pulse, warm, moist skin, increased appetite, increased basal metabolic rate, tremor, goiter, exophthalmos (bulging eyes); muscular weakness. Treatment: surgical removal of a portion of thyroid gland,  
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what percent of calcium is in crystalline form   99%  
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lf the non crystalline calcium, what percent is in cells and what percent is in extracellular fluid   of 1%, .9% is inside the cells and .01% is in the extracellular fluid  
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parafollicular or C cells   produce calcitonin in the thyroid gland; lower the blood calcium and phosphates by: 1. decreasing bone resorption by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts 2. stimulating urinary excretion of calcium and phosphate by inhibiting their reabsorption in the k  
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parathyroid glands   four small glands attached to the posterior surface of the thyroid glands. Principal or chief cells in the parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) or parathormone.  
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what happens in the absence of PTH   death in a few days from hypocalcemia  
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functions of PTH (parthormone)   stimulates the activity of osteoclasts to reabsorb bone (remove Ca++ from bones), stims the kidneys to reabsorb ca++ from the filtrate, promotes the formation of 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3  
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1, 25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 function   helps raise the plasma calcium and phosphate levels by stimulating 1. intestinal absorption of Ca++ and Phosphate 2. reabsorption of Ca++ from bones 3. renal absorption of ca++ and phosphate so that less is excreted in the urine  
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hyperparathyroidism   usually caused by a tumor in one of the parathyroid glands. Is characterized by hypercalcemia- muscle weakness, neurological disorders, decreased alertness, poor memory  
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hypoparathyroidism   used to be caused by removal of parathyroids during thyroid surgury. Could lead to death. Other symptoms- hypocalcemia, increased neuromuscular excitability  
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endocrine gland in the pancreas   islets of langerhans (clusters of cells); alpha cells secrete glucogon, beta cells secrete insulin  
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Glucogon   elevates blood glucose by stimulating glycogenolysis in the liver, this helps the body maintain sufficient blood glucose levels during fasting and starvation  
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Insulin   promotes the cells to take up glucose; some tissue do not require insulin for glucose uptake (brain, kidney, intestinal, and red blood cells); stimulates glycolysis; lowers blood glucose levels  
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diabetes mellitus   insulin deficiency  
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genetic factors in diabetes mellitus   predisposition of diabetes is inherited, the genetic factors are complex (on chromosome 6), over 20% of the relatives of diabetic patients have abnormal glucose tolerance curves  
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other possible causes (not hereditary) of diabetes mellitus   environmental chemicals and drugs, infectious agents (mumps virus, rubella, pancreatitis), autoimmune events (antibodies damage the beta cells, anti-insulin receptor antibodies  
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two types of diabetes mellitus   type I-insulin-dependent (juvenile onset), type II-noninsulin-dependent (maturity onset)  
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type I insulin-dependent (juvenile onset) diabetes mellitus   requires insulin injections (there is no insulin being secreted), often severe and complicated by ketoacidosis, onset usualy in youth but may occur at any age  
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type II noninsulin-dependent (maturity onset) diabetes mellitus   90-95% of diabetes, injections not required, patient usually obese, may use oral hypoglycemic drugs to stimulate insulin release from beta cells, insulin resistance is a factor for 60-80% of patients with type II diabetes  
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how to diagnose diabetes mellitus   oral glucose tolerance test; oral administration of 1.75 g/Kg of glucose after at least 3 days on a 300 g carbohydrate diet  
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symptoms of diabetes mellitus   glycosuria, polyuria (glucose acts as an osmotic diuretic), polydipsia, hyperglycemia, weakness, loss of weight, acetone breath (ketoacidosis), acetone in the urine  
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increased risk of infection due to diabetes mellitus   factors that increase infection 1. pathogens proliferate rapidly b/c of excess glucose 2. hypoxia-glycosylated hemoglobin in RBC's impedes the release of O2 3. decreased blood flow to infected area b/c of vascular damage 4. white blood cells have impaired  
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insulin excess results in   insulin shock (hyperinsulinism)  
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gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)   refers to diabetes that occurs during pregnancy (in 1 to 14% of pregnancies) and then disappears following delivery  
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GLUT4   transporter that moves glucose across the membrane  
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