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adrenal gland hormones Flashcards

1
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hormones of the adrenal cortex are called

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mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids (androgens)

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2
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mineralocorticoids

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aldosterone

desoxycorticosterone

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3
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glucocorticoids

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cortisol and corticosterone

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4
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hormones from the adrenal medulla

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epinephrine
norepinephrine
(catecholamines)

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5
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the adrenal cortex is the source of ____

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steroid hormones, esp cortisol, androgens, and aldosterone

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6
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zones of the adrenal cortex

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zona reticularis, zona fasciculata, zona glomerulosa

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7
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steroid hormones like vitamin D derive from? and are ____ soluble?

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from cholesterol

fat soluble

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8
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cholesterol is made in the—

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liver

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9
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synthesis of aldosterone

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acetate–> cholesterol–> pregnenolone–> progesterone–>aldosterone

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10
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synthesis of cortisol

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acetate–> cholesterol–> pregnenolone–> progesterone or 17-OH-pregnenolone–> 17-OH-progesterone–> cortisol

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11
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synthesis of dehydroepiandrosterone

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acetate–> cholesterol–> pregnenolone–> 17-OH-pregnenolone–> dehydroepiandrosterone

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12
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what is the branch point for synthesis of steroids?

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pregnenolone

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13
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relative effects on mineral metabolism from mineral corticoids

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aldosterone 90%
deoxycorticosterone 2%
corticosterone slight
cortisol slight

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14
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overall effectiveness of endogenous glucocorticoids

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cortisol 95%

corticosterone 4%

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15
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overall effectiveness of synthetic glucocorticoids

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prednisone 4X cortisol
methylprednisone 5X cortisol
dexamethasone 30X cortisol

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16
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_____ has the highest affinity

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cortisol-binding globulin

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17
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albumin

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binds corticoids

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18
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—— % glucocorticoids are bound is plasma proteins; half life —- mins

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90-95%
60-90 mins
about 60% aldosterone bound; half life 20 min

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19
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how do steroids enter cell?

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diffusion and then bind to receptors in cytoplasm

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20
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response elements

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specific DNA sequences where the hormone-receptor complex binds in the nucleus

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21
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how does the hormone-receptor complex exert its effects?

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altering transcription of genes–> mRNA which directs ribosomal synthesis of proteins

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22
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Nearly all the cells in the body have ______ so the effects of ______ are widespread

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nearly all cells in the body have glucocorticoid receptors so the effects of cortisol are widespread

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23
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where are the receptors for aldosterone?

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located almost entirely in the principal cells of the distal neuron

24
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mineralocorticoids are ____ hormones

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life saving or salt saving

saves you from dying from dehydration

25
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hyposecretion of aldosterone leads to

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hyperkalemia–cardiac toxicity (too much calcium)

decreased ECF – shock

26
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hypersecretion of aldosterone

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decreased H+ –alkalosis (high blood pH)
hypokalemia–muscle weakness or paralysis
increased ECF –hypertension

27
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aldosterone promotes–

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transport of sodium, K, and H in kidney tubules, sweat glands, colon, and salivary gland ducts

28
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how is aldosterone synthesis and secretion regulated?

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-ECF potassium concentration
-renin-angiotensin system (controls pressure and volume of body fluid)
Minor–ECF sodium concentration and adrenocorticotropic hormone

29
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urinary potassium excretion is directly related to

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  1. plasma aldosterone concentrations

2. ECF potassium concentrations

30
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plasma levels of aldosterone are directly related to

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plasma K concentrations

31
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increased aldosterone levels increase ______ excretion to help maintain normal ECF K levels

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K

32
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high potassium intake increases ____ excretion

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K

33
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what is the renin system?

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decreased arterial pressure–> renin–> angiotensinogen–> angiotenin I–> angiotensin II–> renal retention of salt and water and vasoconstriction–> increased arterial pressure

34
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what is important in regulation of aldosterone secretion?

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renin

35
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____ is a powerful stimulator of aldosterone synthesis and secretion

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angiotensin II

36
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how does angiotensin work to stimulate aldosterone synthesis and secretion?

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  • increase in rate of sodium reabsorption from distal nephron and water follows osmotically
  • increase ECF volume which contributes to an increase in blood pressure
37
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aldosterone escape

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when aldosterone is initially infused, sodium excretion falls sharply, but within a day or two, sodium excretion is normal even though aldosterone is still being infused

  • reason–associated large increased in ECF volume and arterial blood pressure
  • these effects trigger other mechs that override the neg effect of aldosterone on urinary sodium excretion
38
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cortisol secretion is under control of

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ACTH

39
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what is the precursor protein of ACTH

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POMC

40
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how is POMC synthesized

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in hypothalamus and stimulated by corticotropin-releasing factor

41
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negative feedback of cortisol

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increase in plasma cortisol inhibits synthesis of CRF and secretion of ACTH

42
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CRF stimulates secretion of ?

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ACTH

43
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effects of carbohydrates

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  • stimulate gluconeogenesis (esp. liver)
  • decrease blood glucose
  • elevate blood glucose
44
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effects of proteins

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  • decrease synthesis except in liver
  • increase catabolism except in liver
  • increased synthesis in liver and plasma
  • decrease amino acid transport, except to liver
45
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effects of fats

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increase mobilization and utilization of fatty acids

46
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cortisol increases–

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glucose, free fatty acids, amino acids

47
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what increases within minutes of acute trauma?

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plasma and adrenal concentrations of corticosteroids

48
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cortisol effects on calcium balance

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-decreased intestinal absorption of Ca
-increased urinary excretion of Ca (hypercalciuria)
=decreased serum Ca
-PTH secretion increases Ca to balance it
—> increased bone resorption
—> decreased bone formation

49
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long term glucocorticoid excess can lead to—

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osteopenia and osteoporosis

50
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stages of inflammation

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  1. release of inflammatory substances (bradykinin and histamine)
  2. increased blood flow–erythema
  3. leakage of plasma from capillaries
  4. infiltration by leukocytes
  5. tissue healing
51
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how does cortisol help prevent inflammation?

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  1. stabilization of lysosomal membranes
  2. decreasing permeability of capillaries
  3. decreasing migration of WBC’s into inflamed area phagocytosis of damaged cells
  4. decreasing T-lymphocyte reproduction which helps to suppress immune system
  5. reducing release of IL-1 from WBC’s which reduces fever
52
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most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome

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excess ACTH (high ACTH and cortisol levels)

53
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addison’s disease

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hypoadrenalism

  • mineralocotricoid deficiency–decreased ECF–shock, hyperkalemia (cardiac toxicity), acidosis
  • glucocorticoid deficiency–decreased blood glucose, decreased mobilization of amino and fatty acids, muscle weakness, decreased resistance to stress
54
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addisonian crisis

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inability to deal with stress

55
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cushing’s syndrome

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hyperadrenalism
signs–buffalo torso, moon face, hirsutism, acne
symptoms–elevated blood glucose, protein catabolism, muscle weakness, suppressed immunity, osteoporosis, purplis striae

56
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causes of cushing’s syndrome

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adrenal hyperplasia
-increase pituitary ACTH
-hypothalamic dysfunction pituitary tumors
-nonpituitary tumors (ectopic)--ACTH, CRH
adrenal neoplasia
-adenoma
-carcinoma
iatrogenic
57
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metabolic effects of cushing’s disease

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  • increased blood glucose-postprandial hyperglycemia–> adrenal diabetes
  • decreased muscle protein–> severe weakness, decreased immunity, osteoporosis
  • hypertension in 75-80% of cases

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