Basics of endocrinology Flashcards
1
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lipid derived hormones
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steroid hormones
cholesterol
testosterone
oestradiol
2
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amino acid derived hormones
A
adrenaline
melatonin
3
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main sensors of internal environment
A
g protein coupled receptors
4
Q
what defect when TSH is suppressed
A
hyperthyroid
5
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what defect when TSH is raised
A
hypothyroid
6
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tests to asses pituitary function
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9am corCsol
* FT4, FT3, TSH
* ProlacCn
* IGF1
* LH, FSH, E2/Testosterone
* U&E, Plasma/urine osmolality
* Dynamic tests
* Imaging (MRI)
7
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what does adrenal cortex secrete
A
cortisol
8
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what does anterior p;ituitary secreet
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone - ACTH
9
Q
what does hypothalamus secreye
A
corticotropin releasing hormone - CRH
10
Q
what cells secrete prolactin
A
lactrotroph cells of anterior pituitary
11
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excess cortisol disease
A
cushings syndrome
12
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