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Endocrine System

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pituitary gland composed of 2 parts: ______ and ______   adenohypophysis, neurohypophysis  
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adenohypophysis   ANTERIOR 3/4 of pituitary: arises from PHARYNX during development; EPITHELIAL characteristics  
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neurohypophysis   posterior; outgrowth of brain/ NERVOUS tissue (not gland); =hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract  
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posterior pituitary hormones include....   ADH (antidiuretic hormone), OT (oxytocin)  
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ADH (function & control)   retention of water, reduce urine, prevent dehydration; control= high blood solute concentrations detected by "osmoreceptors" in hypothalamus  
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Oxytocin   uterus contractions during labor= positive feedback; lactation, emotional bonding; control= NEUROENDOCRINE reflex: cerebral cortex initiates hormone release  
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anterior pituitary hormones include....   FSH, LH, TSH, ACTH, PRL, GH  
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FSH & LH   Follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone; reproductive activities; ANTERIOR pituitary  
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TSH   thyroid stimulating hormone -> stimulates thyroid  
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ACTH   adrenocorticotropic hormone --> stimulates adrenal cortex (secrete glucocorticoid)  
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PRL   prolactin --> promotes lactation; stimulates mammary glands (synthesize milk) & testes (secrete semen)  
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GH   growth hormone: stimulates mitosis & cell differentiation; = somatotropin; intermediate effector= IGF (somatomedin) to extend life of GH  
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GH & IGF effects   increase PROTEIN production, mobilize FAT from adipocytes, spares CARBS (largely unused), increase ELECTROLYTE ion retention by kidney & absorption by intestines  
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GH stimulated by _______, inhibited by _______   Stimulated by: high protein meals, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar, spare glucose), sleep, exercise Inhibited by: hyperglycemia (high carb meals)  
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GH disorders   gigantism (hypersecretion), acromegaly (hypersecretion), pituitary dwarfism (hyposecretion)  
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Thymus plays role in ________   lymphatic & immune system secretes hormones that stimulate development of lymphatic organs and activity of T-lymphocytes  
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Thyroid gland: thyroid follicles   sacs that compose of thyroid w/ protein rich COLLOID follicular cells – simple cuboidal epithelium that lines follicles  
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Thyroid hormones T3 & T4   increase METABOLIC rate (make cells consume oxygen & energy), produce heat, increase appetite; composed of 2 tyrosines, 3-4 iodine ions  
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Thyroid gland disorders: hyposecretion   CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM (decreased TH)=Hyposecretion present at birth; Skeletons don't form quite right MYXEDEMA (decreased TH) Adult/adolescent hypothyroidism  
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Thyroid gland disorders: Goiter   pathological ENLARGEMENT of thyroid gland; dietary iodine deficiency, no Thyroid hormone --> increased TSH stimulates hypertrophy  
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Thyroid gland disorder: Grave's disease   Antibodies mimic the effect of TSH on the thyroid causing hypersecretion of thyroid hormone; bulgy eyes  
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Thyroid gland: Parafollicular cells secrete _________   calcitonin w/ rising blood calcium; --> stimulates osteoblast activity and bone formation  
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Parathyroid glands   4 glands embedded in posterior surface of thyroid gland; hyoid bone down to aortic arch; secrete PTH  
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PTH functions   Parathyroid hormone; INCREASES blood calcium levels; increase BONE resorption of calcium, decreases calcium urine excretion (KIDNEY), GUT: promotes calcitriol synthesis, increase calcium absorption  
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Parathyroid disorders   HYPOparathyroidism: not enough PTH --> fatal tetany due to rapid decline in blood calcium level HYPERparathyroidism: too much PTH --> parathyroid tumor, bones become soft and deformed, calcium & phosphate blood levels increase, spontaneous calcificatio  
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Adrenal medulla release __________   catecholamines: epinephrine & norepinephrine  
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Adrenal medulla sympathetic effects   INCREASE blood pressure, heart rate, blood flow to muscles, air flow and metabolic rate; DECREASE digestion & urine production  
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Adrenal medulla other effects   mimic GH: mobilize high energy fuels, lactate, fatty acids, and glucose; INHIBITS insulin secretion (glucose-sparing), GLUCONEOGENESIS (making glucose out of non-glucose: fats, proteins), GLYCOGENOLYSIS (breaking apart glycogen from starch)  
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Adrenal cortex: 3 layers   zona glomerulosa zona fasciculata zona reticularis --> secrete 3 groups of steroid hormones  
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zona glomerulosa secretes _______   mineralocorticoids – regulate the body’s electrolyte balance  
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zona glomerulosa: primary hormone   ALDOSTERONE: increase SODIUM, decrease POTASSIUM resorption by kidney  
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zona fasciculata secretes ______________   glucocorticoids (affects glucose hormones)  
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zona fasciculata: primary hormone   CORTISOL: regulate metabolism of glucose, stimulates fat and protein breakdown, stimulates GLUCONEOGENESIS (OPPOSITE effects of GH), adapt to STRESS and repair tissues, anti-inflammatory effect  
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Adrenal cortex: Cushing syndrome   HYPERsecretion of cortisol: hyperglycemia, hypertension, weakness, edema; extra blood sugar --> FAT, muscle & bone loss  
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zona reticularis secretes __________   sex steroids; most common= testosterone  
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zona reticularis: primary hormones   ANDROGENS (male hormones): DHEA sets libido (sex drive) throughout life; large role in prenatal male; ESTRADIOL (female hormones) small quantity, but important for sustaining adult bone mass  
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Adrenogenital syndrome (AGS)   HYPERsecretion of Adrenal androgen; enlargement of external sexual organs in children and early onset of puberty; MASCULINIZING effects  
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pancreas secretes ______   insulin: secreted w/ INCREASED blood glucose levels, LOWERS glucose levels by stimulating cells to absorb glucose (promotes synthesis of glycogen); insufficiency --> DIABETES MELLITUS  
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diabetes mellitus   hyposecretion or inaction of insulin, revealed by elevated blood glucose, glucose in urine and ketones in the urine; no insulin--> HIGH blood glucose level; filter blood --> leave a lot of glucose behind (urine)  
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Type 1 (IDDM)   5- 10%; treat w/ insulin; hereditary susceptibility ; autoantibodies attack and destroy pancreatic beta cells  
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Type 2 (NIDDM)   90- 95%; insulin insensitivity; oral medications improve insulin secretion or target cell sensitivity; factors= heredity, obesity, age (40+), ethnicity  
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Pancreatic hormones: glucagon   secreted by alpha cells; released w/ FALLING blood glucose levels, Liver: stimulates GLUCONEOGENESIS & GLYCOGENOLYSIS (increase blood glucose); adipose tissue: stimulate fat catabolism  
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Pancreatic hormones: Somatostatin   serves in a negative feedback loop, slowing digestion; stimulated by increased blood glucose & insulin, increased amino acids, increased fatty acids, increased hormones stimulating digestion  
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pineal gland   attached to roof of third ventricle, Synchronizes w/ 24-hour circadian rhythms of daylight and darkness, makes MELATONIN (promotes sleep) from seratonin @ night; more seratonin during day (promotes alertness)  
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)   during winter or northern climates; Symptoms= depression, sleepiness, irritability and carbohydrate craving; PHOTOTHERAPY (2-3 hours of daylight) reduces melatonin level  
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stress   any physical or mental situation that upsets homeostasis and threatens one’s physical or emotional well-being  
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General adaptation syndrome (GAS)   way body reacts to stress; involves elevated levels of epinephrine and glucocorticoids (especially cortisol); occurs in three stages (alarm reaction, resistance, exhaustion)  
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1. alarm reaction   involves NOREPINEPHRINE (sympathetic nervous system) & EPINEPHRINE (adrenal medulla); prepares for FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT, consume stored glycogen, increase ALDOSTERONE (sodium & water conservation) and ANGIOTENSIN (raise blood pressure) levels  
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2. resistance stage   dominated by CORTISOL: promotes breakdown of FAT and PROTEIN for gluconeogenesis, glucose-sparing effects; protein-synthesis INHIBITION --> decrease IMMUNE functions  
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3. exhaustion stage   ongoing stress and fat reserves are gone--> homeostasis is overwhelmed --> marked by rapid decline and death; protein breakdown & muscle wasting (loss of glucose homeostasis), ALDOSTERONE: water retention & hypertension  
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classes of hormones   1. steroids (from cholesterol, secreted by gonads and adrenal cortex) 2. peptides and glycoproteins (from amino acids, secreted by pituitary and hypothalamus) 3. monoamines (from amino acids, secreted by adrenal medulla, pineal, thyroid glands)  
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hormone transport   monoamines & peptides= hydrophillic (mix w/ blood plasma), steroids and thyroid hormone= hydrophobic --> require CARRIER --> bind to transport proteins (albumins and globulins)  
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hydrophobic hormones   DIRECT affect on genes changing target cells, after penetrating plasma membrane and enter nucleus  
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hydrophilic hormones   cannot penetrate into target cell must stimulate physiology indirectly (2nd MESSENGERS)  
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Hormone receptors: rules   1. stimulate only cells w/ RECEPTORS for them; 2. receptors on plasma membrane, cytoplasm, or nucleus; 3. Receptor-hormone interactions exhibit specificity and saturation (receptors saturated w/ hormones)  
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