Basics of Endocrinology

Question 1

Hormones released by posterior pituitary

Answer 1

1. ADH

2. Oxytocin

Question 2

Hormones released by anterior pituitary (pneumonic)

Answer 2

Go Look For The Adenoma Please

1. Growth Hormone (somatostatin)
2. LSH
3. FSH
4. TSH
5. ADH
6. Prolactin

Question 3

Hormones released by the parathyroid gland

Answer 3

1. PH

Question 4

Hormones released by the adrenal cortex, medulla

Answer 4

Adrenal cortex

• Glucocorticoid: cortisol
• Mineralocorticoid: aldosterone

Adrenal medulla
-Catecholamines: 1) Epinephrine; 2) Norepinephrine

Question 5

Thyroid gland

Answer 5

1. T3, T4

2. Calcitonin

Question 6

Pancreatic hormones

Answer 6

1. Alpha cells –> Glucagon

2. Beta cells –> Insulin

Question 7

Gluconeogenesis

Answer 7

Synthesis of glucose in the liver from