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Endocrine System

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What glands are included in the endocrine system?   pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pancreas, gonads(ovaries and testes). Pineal gland, thymus, secretory cells of the GI tract  
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Main function of the endocrine system   regulation and integration of body processes. Maintains a controlled environment  
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3 General characteristics of endocrine glands   1) secretion of hormones, 2)ductless glands, 3)well vascularized  
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hormones   chemical messengers ("regulators") which affect the activity of other cells  
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ductless glands   secrete products directly into blood stream  
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What is the most efficient way to distribute things systemically that is utilized by the endocrine system?   secrete directly into the blood stream  
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Describe the blood supply of endocrine glands   well vascularized  
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A certain endocrine gland affects it's ...   target tissue  
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What is the general effect of endocrine glands?   slow but long lasting. Opposite of CNS and PNS  
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negative feedback mechanism and example   low levels increase production, when levels are high again it forces secretion to stop. Ex. Insulin  
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What neural structure is involved in endocrine control?   hypothalamus.  
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Releasing factors   Secreted by the hypothalamus. Stimulate glands to secrete their specific hormones.  
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Example of a releasing factor   GHRF. Growth hormone releasing factor. Causes pituitary to release growth hormones. Secreted by the hypothalamus  
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What is another name for the pituitary?   hypophysis  
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What is the "master gland" and why   pituitary gland. It regulates many body activities through its action on other endocrine glands  
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Location of the Pituitary   Inferior surface of brain. Beneath the hypothalamus. Surrounded by the Circle of Willis.  
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What are the 2 lobes of the pituitary?   adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis  
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adenohypophysis   Anterior pituitary. Glandular portion. Produces and secretes 6 major hormones.  
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neurohypophysis   Posterior lobe. Nervous portion. Stores and releases 2 hormones produced by the hypothalamus. DOES NOT PRODUCE HORMONES.  
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Does the neurohypophysis produce hormones?   NO!  
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What are the 6 hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary?   Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin  
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Growth Horomone (GH)   ANTERIOR PITUITARY.Increases protein synthesis and mitosis. Regulates growth of most cells in the body.  
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)   ANTERIOR PITUITARY.Regulates the hormonal activity of the thyroid gland.  
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)   ANTERIOR PITUITARY.controls secretion of hormones in the adrenal cortex  
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)   ANTERIOR PITUITARY. Stimulates follicle (ova) development in ovaries and sperm development in testes. Stimulates sex hormone secretion.  
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)   ANTERIOR PITUITARY. Plays a role in ovulation. Stimulates secretion of sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone)  
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Prolactin   ANTERIOR PITUITARY. plays a role in the secretion of milk from the mammary glands. ("Lactation")  
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Oxytocin   POSTERIOR PITUITARY STORES AND SECRETES. Stimulate uterine contractions (delivery). Promotes milk ejection from breasts. (we can induce labor with drug that is similar)  
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)   POSTERIOR PITUITARY STORES AND SECRETES. Affects permeability of the kidney tubules to reduce excretion of water. (#vasopressin, controls blood pressure, constrict blood vessels)  
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What are the 2 hormones produced by the hypothalamus that are stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary?   Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone  
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What are the 3 Hormones produced by the thyroid gland?   thyroxine(T4), Triiodothyromine (T3), and calcitonin  
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Location of the Thyroid Gland   Inferior to larynx, surround anterior and lateral aspect of trachea. Anterior neck.  
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Gross Structure of the Thyroid Gland   2 lobes connected by isthmus. May contain a pyramidal lobe (superior extension)  
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Microscopic structure of the thyroid gland   contains cuboidal cells - hormone production. Follicles store hormones.  
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Thyroxine (T4)   THYROID.Found in most cells. Regulates basal metabolic rate (BMR).Like T3  
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Triiodothyromine (T3)   THYROID.Found in most cells. Regulates basal metabolic rate (BMR). Like T4  
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Calcitonin   THYROID. Site of Action: Bone. EFFECT: regulates osteoclast activity(breakdown of bone). Regulates amt of Ca that leaves Bone. Lowers Calcium blood Levels.  
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What hormone does the parathyroid gland produce?   Parathyroid hormone (PTH)  
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Location of parathyroid gland   embedded on posterior side of thyroid. (4)  
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)   PARATHYROID. Site of Action:osteoclast in bone, kidneys, intestines. Effect: Increase blood calcium levels. Opposite of calcitonin  
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What does basal metabolic rate effect?   Weight gain, body temp, energy  
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What are the Hormones produced by the adrenal glands?   Epipnephrine, Aldosterone, Cortisol, Androgens  
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Location of adrenal glands   "suprarenal" Paired glands located on superior pole of kidneys  
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Medulla of adrenal glands   inner portion. Activated by stress. "Flight or Fight" response.  
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Cortex of adrenal glands   outer portion. produces cortico-hormones. Responds to ACTH stimulation.  
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epipnephrine   ADRENAL.(catecholamines) Reinforces and prolongs sympathetic ANS response. Circulates to various organs and tissues through blood  
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Aldosterone   ADRENAL. "mineralcorticoid". Site of action: Kidney tubules. Regulates Na and K levels  
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Cortisol   ADRENAL "glucocorticoid" (hydrocortisone). Regulates metabolism(glucose). Prevent/reduce inflammation. Acts on various tissues. (Side effect:reduce immune response, weight gain)  
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Androgens   ADRENAL. (estrogen, progesterone). Supplement gonadal hormones. Promote development of secondary sex characteristics. Various sites of action.  
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Location of pancreas   posterior/inferior to stomach. Upper abdomen.  
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Structure of pancreas   exocrine (duct travel) and endocrine(blood stream travel) portions.  
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general hormones of the exocrine portion of pancreas   contains cells and ducts, Digestive enzymes that are released into the duodenum of the small intestine.  
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Beta cells   ENDOCRINE PANCREAS. Act On:All body Cells. Regulates transport of glucose into cells  
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Alpha cells   ENDOCRINE PANCREAS. Act on: Liver. Produces glucagon to break down glycogen into glucose.  
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Pineal gland location   suspended from roof of third ventricle  
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Melatonin   PINEAL GLAND. receives and responds to input from the visual pathway. Is at highest level at night. May effect wake/sleep cycle. Inhibits hypothalamus stimulation of hormones which stimulate the glands. delays sexual maturation.  
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