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11. Intro to Endocrine: Hormones Flashcards

1
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Name the hormones of the hypothalamus.

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TRH, CRH, GnRH, SRIF, PIF, GHRH

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Name the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland.

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TSH, FSH, LH, GH, ACTH, MSH, Prolactin

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Name the hormones of the posterior pituitary.

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Oxytocin and Vasopressin (ADH)

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Name the hormones of the thyroid.

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Triiodothyronine (T3), L-thyroxine (T4), and Calcitonin

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Name the hormone(s) of the parathyroid.

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Name the hormones of the adrenal cortex.

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Cortisol (clucocorticoid), aldosterone(mieralocorticoid), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and androstenedione (adrenal androgens)

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Name the hormone(s) of the testes.

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Testosterone

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Name the hormone(s) of the ovaries.

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Estradiol and progesterone

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9
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Name the hormone(s) of the corpus luteum.

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Estradiol and progesterone

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10
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Which hormone of the hypothalamus is classified as an amine?

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Dopamine or prolactin-inhibiting factor (PIF)

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Which thyroid hormone(s) is classified as an amine?

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Triiodothyronine (T3) and L-thyroxine (T4)

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12
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What types of hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex, gonads, and corpus luteum?

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Steroid hormones

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13
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Name the hormone(s) of the placenta.

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HCG, hPL, estriol, and progesterone

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Name the hormone(s) of the pancreas.

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Insulin and glucagon

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Name the hormone(s) of the kidney.

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Renin and 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol

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16
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Name the hormone(s) of the adrenal medulla.

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Norepinephrine and epinephrine

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17
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Which hormones of the placenta are steroid hormones?

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Estriol and progesterone

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18
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Which hormone(s) of the kidney are steroid hormones?

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1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol

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19
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What type of hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla?

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Amines

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20
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What is DHEA?

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Dehydroepiandrosterone

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21
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What is DIT?

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Diiodotyrosine

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22
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What is DOC?

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11-deoxycorticosterone

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23
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What is hPL?

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Human placental lactogen

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24
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What is MIT?

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Monopods tyrosine

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25
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What is PIF?

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Prolactin-inhibiting factor (dopamine)

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26
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What is POMC?

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Pro-opiomelanocortin

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27
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What is PTU?

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Propylthiouracil

28
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What is SRIF?

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Somatotropin release-inhibiting factor

29
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What is TBG?

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Thyroxine-binding globulin

30
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What is TRH?

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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone

31
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Which hormones/substances function via guanylate cyclase mechanism (cGMP)?

A

ANP and NO

32
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Which hormones function via tyrosine kinase mechanisms?

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Insulin, IGF-1, growth hormone, and prolactin

33
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Which hormones function via steroid hormone mechanism?

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Glucocorticoids, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, aldosterone, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, and thyroid hormones

34
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Which hormones function via Phospholipase C mechanism (IP3/Ca2+)?

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GnRH, TRH, GHSRHS, Angiotensin II, ADH (V1 Receptor), Oxytocin, Alpha-1 Receptor

35
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Which hormones function via adenylyl cyclase mechanism (cAMP)?

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ACTH, LH, FSH, TSH, ADH (V2 receptor), HCG, MSH, CRH, Calcitonin, PTH, Glucagon, Beta-1 and Beta-2 Receptors

36
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Stimulates secretion of TSH and prolactin

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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

37
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Stimulates secretion of ACTH

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Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

38
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Stimulates secretion of LH and FSH

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

39
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Inhibits secretion of growth hormone

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Somatostatin or somatotropin release-inhibiting hormone (SRIF)

40
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Inhibits secretion of prolactin

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Dopamine or prolactin-inhibiting factor (PIF)

41
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Stimulates secretion of growth hormone

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Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

42
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Stimulates synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

43
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Stimulates sperm maturation in Sertoli cells of testes, follicular development, and estrogen synthesis in ovaries

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

44
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Stimulates testosterone synthesis in Leydig cells of testes; ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, estrogen, and progesterone synthesis in ovaries

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Lutenizing hormone (LH)

45
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Stimulates protein synthesis and overall growth

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Growth hormone

46
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Stimulates milk production and secretion in breast

47
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Stimulates synthesis and secretion of adrenal cortical hormones (cortisol, androgens, and aldosterone)

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

48
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Stimulates melanin synthesis (in humans?)

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Melanocytes-stimulating hormone (MSH)

49
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Stimulates milk ejection from breasts and uterine contractions

50
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Stimulates water reabsorption in principal cells of collecting ducts and constriction of arterioles

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Vasopressin or ADH

51
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Stimulates skeletal growth, oxygen consumption, heat production, utilization of protein/fat/carbs, perinatal maturation of the CNS

52
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Decreases serum [Ca2+]

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Calcitonin

53
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Increases serum [Ca2+]

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

54
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Stimulates gluconeogenesis; inhibits inflammatory response; suppresses immune response; enhances vascular responsiveness to catecholamines

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Cortisol (glucocorticoid)

55
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Increases renal Na+ reabsorption, K+ secretion, and H+ secretion

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Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid)

56
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Same actions of testosterone

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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione (adrenal androgens)

57
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Stimulates spermatogenesis; stimulates male secondary sex characteristics

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Testosterone

58
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Stimulates growth and development of female reproductive system, follicular phase of menstrual cycle, development of breasts, prolactin secretion; maintains pregnancy

59
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Stimulates luteal phase of menstrual cycle; maintains pregnancy

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Progesterone

60
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Stimulates estrogen and progesterone synthesis in corpus luteum of early pregnancy

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

61
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Has growth hormone-like and prolactin-like actions during pregnancy

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Human placental lactogen (hPL) or human chorionic somatomammotropin

62
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Same actions as estradiol

63
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Decreases blood [glucose]

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Insulin (beta cells)

64
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Increase blood [glucose]

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Glucagon (alpha cells)

65
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Catalyze conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I

66
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Increases intestinal absorption of Ca2+; bone mineralization

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1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol

67
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Functions in sympathetic nervous system

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Norepinephrine and epinephrine

*Neuroendocrine Exam 3 (27 decks)

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