Block 7 Exam Flashcards
Negative Feedback
Goes back to earlier steps in the cascade to turn off hormone release
Positive feedback
Promoting a step later in the cascade pathway
Ligand
Any molecule that binds to a hormone receptor
Agonist
A hormone or synthetic ligand that activates hormone receptor function and signal transduction
Antagonist
A naturally occurring or synthetic ligand that prevents hormone receptor activation and signal transduction
EC50
Concentration of a hormone that attains half-maximal response
IC50
Concentration of an inhibitor at which the biological response is reduced by half
Kd
Concentration at which 50% of the binding sites are occupied by a hormone
Dissociation constant
High Kd
Low affinity
Low Kd
High affinity
Potency
Sensitivity
Efficacy
Responsiveness
Amino Acid-derived hormones
Dopamine (DA) Epinephrine Norepinephrine Serotonin (5-HT) Thyroid hormone (T3/T4)
Steroid hormone
Aldosterone Cortisol Estradiol (E2) Progesterone Testosterone Vitamin D
Steroid hormone storage pools
none
Steroid hormone interaction w/ cell membrane
Diffusion through the membrane
Steroid hormone receptor location
cytoplasm or nucleus
Steroid hormone action
Regulation of gene transcription
Steroid hormone response time
Hours to days
Peptide and amine hormones storage pools
Secretory vesicles
Peptide and amine hormones interaction w/ cell membrane
binding to receptor on cell membrane
Peptide and amine hormones receptor location
Cell membrane
Peptide and amine hormones Action
Signal transduction cascades affecting a variety of cell processes
Peptide and amine hormones Response time
Seconds to minutes
PTH Receptor
G-alpha s
ANGII receptor
G-alpha i
Gi/Go
AVP, ANGII, TRH receptor
G-alpha i
ANP receptor
Guanylyl cyclase
Insulin, IGF-1, IGF-2, EGF, PDGF receptor
Tyrosine kinase
GH, erythropoietin, LF
Tyrosine kinase associated receptor (Jak/Stat)
Possible responses
Transcription independent (immediate) Transcription dependent (delayed)
Hormones that use GPCR
Hypothalamus-derived “releasing” peptides
Anterior pituitary-derived hormones
Posterior pituitary-derived vasopressin and oxytocin
Glucagon
PTH, Calcitonin, and Ca2+
Epinephrine from adrenal medulla
Second messenger molecules
Cyclic nucleotides
Lipids and lipid-derived breakdown products
Ca2+ ions
Glucocorticoid receptor
GR/GR
Mineralocorticoid receptor
MR/MR
Thyroid hormone receptor
TR/RXR
Retinoic acid receptor
RAR/RXR
Hormones that use binding proteins
Thyroid hormone Glucocorticoids Estrogens Androgens Vitamin D Growth Hormones IGF1 and IGF2
No binding proteins
Catecholamines PTH Calcitonin Glucagon Insulin ADH Renin
GHRH Target cell in anterior pituitary
Somatotroph
TRH Target cell in anterior pituitary
Thyrotroph
CRH Target cell in anterior pituitary
Corticotroph
GnRH Target cell in anterior pituitary
Gonadotroph and lactotroph
GHRH hormone released by anterior pituitary
GH
TRH hormone released by anterior pituitary
TSH
CRH hormone released by anterior pituitary
ACTH
GnRH hormone released by anterior pituitary
FSH
LH
PRL
Target of GH
Stimulates IGF-1 production
Target of TSH
Thyroid follicular cells, stimulated to make T3/T4
Target of ACTH
Fasiculata and reticularis cells of adrenal cortex, make corticosteroids
Target of FSH
Ovarian follicular cells, make estrogens and progestins
Sertoli cells, initiate spermatogenesis
Target of LH
Leydig cells, make testosterone
Target of PRL
Mammary glands, initiate and maintain milk production
AVP target
Collecting duct, increases water permeability
OT target
Uterus and breast
Autocrine
Cell stimulates self
Paracrine
Stimulates cell in close proximity
Juxtacrine
Stimulated cells immediately adjacent to the hormone-secreting cell
Endocine
Secretes hormone into the blood stream
Hierarchical control
Multiple control points
Brain involved
Simple feedback loop
No intervention from the brain
What are anterior pituitary hormones responsible for?
Reproduction
Growth
Energy metabolism
Stress
What are the posterior pituitary hormones responsible for?
Water balance
Uterine contraction
Zona glomerulosa
Aldosterone synthesis
Zona Fasciculata
Glucocorticoid production
Zona Reticularis
Androgen production
Glucocorticoid function
Metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins
Mineralocorticoid function
Water balance and ECF volume
What is the rate limiting enzyme of adrenal steroid biosynthesis
SCC
Side chain cleaving enzyme
Cortisol hormone type
Steroid
Cortisol hormone class
glucocorticoid
Cortisol precursor
Cholesterol
Where is cortisol secreted
Fasciculata
Reticularis (minor)
Physiological effects of cortisol
Gluconeogenesis Proteolysis Lipolysis Immunosuppression Anti-inflammatory activity CNS differentiation/mood Differentiation of tissues Diuretic
Cortisol inhibitors
RU-486
Aldosterone hormone type
Steroid
Aldosterone hormone class
Mineralocorticoid
Aldosterone precursor
Cholesterol
Where is Aldosterone secreted
Glomerulusa
Aldosterone physiological effects
NaCl reabsorption via ENaCs
K+ excretion
Aldosterone inhibitors
Spironolactone
DHEA/Androgens hormone type
Steroid
DHEA/Androgens Hormone class
Sex/Androgen
DHEA/Androgens precursor
Cholesterol
Where are DHEA/Androgens secreted
Reticularis
DHEA/Androgens physiological effects
Masculinization
Protein anabolism
Growth
11 Beta-HSD1 location
Liver
Adipocytes
Placenta
11 Beta-HSD1 forward reaction
Cortisone => Cortisol
11 Beta-HSD1 reverse reaction
Cortisol => Cortisone
11 Beta-HSD2 location
Kidney
11 Beta-HSD2 reaction
Cortisol => Cortisone ONLY!
When is cortisol secretion highest?
8 AM
CRH GPCR
G-alpha s => Ca2+ influx
ACTH GPCR
G-alpha s => Increased activity of P-450 and synthesis of several enzymes
Major stimulation of aldosterone regulation
High serum K+
ANGII
Minor stimulation of aldosterone regulation
ACTH
Cushing’s Disease
Pituitary adenoma
Too much ACTH production => Excess cortisol production => Decreased CRH production
Cushing’s syndrome
Excess cortisol
Addison’s disease
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Too little cortisol => Increased levels of ACTH and cortisol
Adrenal adenoma or carcinoma (Cushing’s syndrome)
Too much cortisol => Decreased CRH and ACTH
Ectopic CRH (Cushing’s syndrome)
Tumor producing CRH => High ACTH => High cortisol
Low endogenous CRH
Primary disease
Last gland in HPA axis
Secondary disease
Pituitary gland
Tertiary disease
Hypothalamus
Cortisol effect on blood sugar
Raises
Promotes expression of gluconeogenic enzymes
Primary Hyper aldosteronism
Conn’s syndrome
Adrenal carcinoma/hyperplasia
Lead to hypertension
Secondary hyperaldosteronism
Hypersecretion of aldosterone due to issue somewhere higher up in axis
What does hypersecretion of cortisol lead to
Hyperglycemia
Decreased inflammatory response
Muscle wasting
Increased abdominal adipose tissue
Pseudo-Cushing’s syndromes
Idiopathic
Obesity, depression, PCOS, diabetes, ALD
Hypersecretion of androgens can lead to:
Secondary male characteristics
Addison’s disease
Primary hypoaldosteronism
Insufficient adrenal cortex function
What can Addison’s disease lead to
Hypotension Weight loss Muscle weakness Fatigue Hyperpigmentation (increased POMC/ACTH)
Secondary hypoaldosteronism
Hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism
Pseudo hypoaldosteronism
Why is norepinephrine not essential for life?
Released elsewhere
What enzyme is needed to convert Epi to NE
PNMT
A1-AR sensitivity efficacy
Epinephrine = Norepinephrine = ISO
A1-AR sensitivity potency
Epinephrine = Norepinephrine > ISO
Beta1-AR sensitivity efficacy
ISO = Epinephrine = Norepinephrine
Beta1-AR sensitivity potency
ISO > Epinephrine = Norepinephrine
Beta2-AR sensitivity efficacy
ISO = Epinephrine = Norepinephrine
Beta2-AR sensitivity potency
ISO > Epinephrine > Norepinephrine
Catecholamine function
Increased myocardial excitability
Increased force and rate of contraction in the heart (beta-1)
Vasoconstriction (alpha-1)
What intermediate is epinephrine converted to
Metanephrine
What intermediate is norepinephrine converted to
Normetanephrine
What are metanephrine and normetanephrine converted to
VMA by MAO
Pheochromocytoma
Life-threatening
Tumor of the adrenal medulla
Symptoms associated with sympathetic hypersensitivity
Tachycardia Headache Hypertension Hyperglycemia Gland enlargement
Environmental factors for obesity
Diet type (low fat vs high fat) Basal metabolism (UCP and neuropeptides) Level of hormones, cytokines, adipokines Quantity of sleep Microbiota Infectobesity
What do decreased leptin and adiponectin lead to
Increased food intake
Insulin resistance
UCP-1
Disrupts proton gradient
Regulation of Lipid Breakdown
Lipolysis is regulated by hormone sensitive lipase
Increase in cAMP activates lipase
Where is leptin produced
Adipocytes
Where is adiponectin produced
Adipocytes
Where is Ghrelin produced
Stomach
Where is CCK produced
Duodenum
What does leptin act on
Hypothalamus
Skeletal muscle
What does adiponectin act on
Systemic
What does Ghrelin act on
Hypothalamus
What does CCK act on
Stomach
Effect of leptin
Decrease food intake = feel full
Effect of adiponectin
Lowers blood glucose levels
Effect of Ghrelin
Promotes food intake
Effect of CCK
Decreases food intake
Effect of PYY
Decrease food intake
Results in weight loss
Effect of NPT neurons
Promotes food intake
Decrease in energy expenditure
Effect of POMC
Decreases food intake
Increases energy expenditure
What does PYY act on
Hypothalamus
What does NPY neurons act on
Hypothalamus
What does POMC act on
Hypothalamus
Brainstem
Where is PYY produced
Intestines
Where is NPY neurons produced
Hypothalamus
Where is POMC produced
Hypothalamus
Leptin and resistin
Induced by Feeding
Reduced by Fasting
Adiponectin
Positively correlated with insulin sensitivity
Plasma glucose fasting
60-80mg/dL
3.3-4.4 mM
Plasma glucose Fed
100-140 mg/dL
5.6-7.8 mM
What happens in the liver in a fasted state
Increase glycogenolysis
Increase Gluconeogenesis
Decrease Glycogen synthesis
What happens in the liver in a fed state
Decrease glycogenolysis
Decrease gluconeogenesis
Increase glycogen synthesis
What is released from pancreatic alpha cells
Glucagon
What is released from pancreatic beta cells
Insulin
Proinsulin
C-peptide
Amylin
What is released from pancreatic delta cells
Somatostatin
What is released from pancreatic F cells
Pancreatic polypeptide
How much insulin is taken up by the liver
50%
Positive modulators of insulin secretion
ATP Beta agonists (G-alpha-s) Glucagon (G-alpha-s) CCK (G-alpha-q) ACh (G-alpha-q)
Negative modulators of insulin secretion
Somatostatin (G-alpha-i)
Galanin (G-alpha-i)
Alpha adrenergic agonists (G-alpha-i)
Exercise
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Incretins, stimulated by oral glucose, enhance insulin release
Liver GLUT transporter
GLUT2
Muscle and adipose tissue GLUT transporter
GLUT4
What is the major stimulator of glucagon secretion
Amino acids
Glucagon GPCR
G-alpha-s
Somatostatin
Suppresses insulin, glucagon, and other hormones
Type I diabetes
Decrease insulin, preserved glucagon
Ketoacids produced lead to metabolic acidosis
Immune-mediated selective destruction of beta cells
Type II Diabetes
Resistant to action of insulin
Beta cells don’t respond to increase in glucose
Thyroxine (T4)
Less active More abundant (90%) Half life = 8 days
Triiodothyronine (T3)
More active Less abundant (10%) Half life = 24 hours
Thyroid gland follicle
Follicular epithelial cell + Follicular lumen (colloid)
Thyroglobulin
Glycoprotein sequestered by follicular cells
TRH GPCR
G-alpha-q
TSH GPCR
G-alpha s
TSH stimulates
Iodide trapping Iodide oxidation Iodination Conjugation Endocytosis Proteolysis Secretion
Type 1 5’/3’ deiodinases
Kidney
Liver
Thyroid
Skeletal muscle
Type 2 5’/3’ deiodinases
Pituitary
CNS
Placenta
Intracellular actions TH
Increase Na/K ATPase activity
Stimulates mitochondria and respiratory enzymes
Increase O2 consumption
Increase metabolic rate
Increase B-adrenergic receptor responsiveness
Extracellular and whole body response of TH (mainly catabolic)
Increase BMR Increase cardiac output Increase ventilation Increase food intake Increase gluconeogenesis/glycogenolysis Proteolysis > Proteogenesis Lipolysis > Lipogenesis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Antibodies against follicular cells and TSH receptors
Cretinism
Hypothyroidism during infancy
Cretinism symptoms
Mental retardation Short stature Delay in motor development Coarse hair Protuberant abdomen
Dwarfism
Develop hypothyroidism before fusion of growth plates
Grave’s Disease
Autoimmune disorder
Cold nodules
Non-functioning
More likely to be malignant
Hot nodules
Functional adenomas or carcinoma
Pendrin defect
Iodide can’t enter colloid, backflows into bloodstream
Propylthiouracil
Block deiodinases to assess T3 levels/sources
GHRH GPCR
G-alpha s
GH inhibitors
GH
IGF-1 (directly: inhibits somatotrophs)
IGF-1 (indirectly: inhibits GHRH release, stimulates somatostatin)
Somatostatin
Growth hormone and prolactin
Same affinity for PRL receptor
PRL has no affinity for GH receptor
GH acute effects
Increased lipolysis
Decreased glucose uptake
Increases gluconeogenesis
High doses => Insulin resistance
GH long term effects
Stimulate chondrocytes proliferation
Promotes longitudinal bone growth
Stimulates EC matrix formation
Promotes growth in almost every cell of the body
Stimulators of GH release
Exercise Stress High protein meals Fasting Ghrelin
Ghrelin receptor
GH secretagogue receptor 1a (GHSR1a)
Inhibitors of GH release
Somatostatin
Obesity
Pregnancy
Hyperglycemia
Somatostatin receptor
SSTR
IGF-1
Mediates somatic long-term effects of GH
When is IGF-1 highest
~12 years of age
When is IGF-2 highest
During fetal life
Other hormones that increase growth
Thyroid hormone
Sex steroids
Insulin
Other hormones that decrease growth
Glucocorticoids
Lack of T3
IR defect
Hormones that regulate body mass
Insulin
Glucocorticoid
Adiponectin
Leptin
Hormones that regulate linear growth
GH IGF-1 and IGF-2 Insulin TH Glucocorticoids Androgens Estrogens
Where in the brain do leptin and ghrelin act
Arcuate nucleus
Anorexigenic neuron
Orexigenic neuron
Gigantism
Excess GH before puberty
Acromegaly
Excess GH after puberty
Growth of bone width and vital organs
GH deficiency
Pituitary dwarfism
Laron’s syndrome
Where is PTH made and stored
Chief cells of parathyroids
Stimulators of PTH
Low EC Ca
Low EC MG
Inhibitors of PTH
High EC Mg High vitamin D Prolonged low Mg High plasma Ca FG23
PTH effects on kidney
Increases Ca reabsorption
Decreases phosphate reabsorption
Stimulates 1-alpha-hydroxlyase
PTH effects on GI
Increase Ca reabsorption
Increase phosphate reabsorption
Vitamin D effects
Stimulates Ca reabsorption
Stimulates phosphate reabsorption (NaPi)
Inhibits PTH gene expression
Inhibits self
Vitamin D conversion in the skin
7-Dehydrocholesterol => Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Vitamin D conversion in the liver
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) => 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OHD3)
Vitamin D conversion in the kidney
25-Hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OHD3) => 1,25-(OH)2D3
Calcitonin stimulators
High EC [Ca2+]
Calcitonin inhibitors
Low EC [Ca2+]
Effects of calcitonin
Inhibits osteoclasts and osteocytic osteolysis
G-alpha s in osteoclasts
Bone cells with PTH receptors
Osteoblasts only
What does pulsatile bone release lead to?
Bone formation
What does continuous PTH release lead to?
Bone resorption
Vitamin D direct effect
Stimulates osteoblasts to release M-CSF to mature osteoblasts
Bone resorption
Vitamin D indirect effect
Increased P and Ca2+ from kidney and GI promotes bone mineralization
Osteocytic osteolysis
Transfer of Ca2+ from interior to bone surface
Role of OPG
Bind RANK ligand so it can’t bind RANK
Inhibits osteoclast from doing its job
What does RANK ligand do
Increases differentiation and activity of osteoclasts
V-type proton pump
Acidifies lacuna, dissolves minerals, stimulates lysosomal enzymes
Integrins
Bind vitronectin; seal
Lysosomal enzymes
Hydrolyze matrix proteins
Lacuna
Resorption space
Puberty
Period of development of secondary sex characteristics
LH role in males
Testosterone synthesis
FSH role in males
Spermatogenesis
Inhibins in males
Inhibit FSH release
Estrogens in males
Inhibit FSH and GnRH release
Testosterone in males
Inhibits LH and GnRH release
Why can’t sertoli cells produce testosteron
Missing 17 alpha hydroxylase
Why can’t leydig cells produce estradiol
Missing P450 aromatase
Effects of testosterone
Differentiation of external and internal male genitalia
Spermiogenesis
Erythropoiesis
Testosterone clinical assessment
Pubertal growth spurt
Deepening voice
Increased muscle mass, growth of skeletal muscle
Growth of hair
What does FSH promote in males
Androgen Binding Proteins
P450 Aromatase
Growth factors
Inhibins
Growth factors in males
Support sperm cells, spermatogenesis, and stimulate leydig cells
Sperm volume in semen
10%
Seminal plasma volume in semen
90%
What supplies sperm its energy
Fructose
Male sex act sympathetic innervation
T1 to T12
L1 to L3
Male sex act parasympathetic innervation
S2 to S4
Innervation responsible for erection
Parasympathetic
Innervation responsible for emission
Sympathetic
What causes ejaculation
Spinal cord reflex
Ovary cortex
Developing follicles
Corpus lutea
Stroma
Ovary medulla
Blood vessels and stromal elements
Menarche
Beginning of menstrual cycles
Thelarche
Breast development
Adrenarche
Increase in adrenal androgen secretion that occurs around the age of 6-8 years
LH receptors in women
Theca and granulosacells
FSH receptors in women
Granulosa cells
Luteal phase
Negative feedback by estrogen/progesterone
Follicular phase
Positive feedback by estrogen/progesterone
Why can’t theca cells produce estrogen
lack aromatase
Why can’t granulosa cells produce androgens?
Lack 17 alpha hydroxylase
Primordial follicles
Appear at 6 weeks in the fetus
Complete set @ 6 months after birth
Represents 95% of follicles
What hormone is dominant during follicular phase
FSH
Zona compacta and zona spongiosa
Functional layer of the endometrium
Zona basalis
Layer left behind after menstruation
Hormone levels during menopause
Ovarian steroid levels fall
Gonadotropin levels rise
High FSH, LH
Low estrogen, progesterone, inhibin
Chromaffin cell
Modified postganglionic sympathetic neuron
Stimulated by pre-ganglionic acetylcholine
What blocks L-type Ca2+ channels in chromaffin cell
Nifedipine
What blocks N-type Ca2+ channels in chromaffin cell
Conotoxin GVIA
What blocks P/Q-type Ca2+ channels in chromaffin cell
Agatoxin IVA
P/Q type Ca2+ channgels
Elicits exocytosis by action potentials
L-type Ca2+ channels
Increases stimulus-secretion efficacy as frequency increases
Normal/Basal conditions Sympathetic tone
Low rate firing
Normal/Basal conditions catecholamine release
Modest
Normal/Basal conditions response
Maintain normal:
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate
- Vascular tone
- Enteric activity
- Blood glucose level
Sympatho-adrenal stress reflex sympathetic tone
Increased
Burst mode firing
Sympatho-adrenal stress reflex catecholamine release
Max
Sympatho-adrenal stress reflex results
Increased:
- Blood pressure
- Cardiac output
- Pulmonary ventilation
- Blood flow to muscle
- Glucagon secretion
Stress Reflex
Heightened splanchnic firing
Nicotinic path desensitized
PACAP released from splanchnic nerve
PAC1-R GPCR
G-alpha s
G-alpha q
PACAP and ACh
PACAP release in ACh independent
PKC role in PACAP signaling
Activates NCX
Stimulate T-type Ca channels
Gap junctions and allows for communication between cells
What does PACAP elicited catecholamine secretion need
Extracellular calcium PLC activity PKC activity NCX activity (depolarization) T-type Ca2+ channel activity
Carbon Fiber Electrode
Measures actual catecholamine release as a function of time (electrochemistry)
Patch Pipette
Measures current and capacitance
Fast scanning Cyclic Voltammetry
Detects Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Electrical Methods used in determining mechanisms of secretion in chromaffin cells
Carbon Fiber electrode
Patch Pipette
Fast scanning cyclic voltammetry
Fast scanning cyclic voltammetry
Found that chromaffin cells release epinephrine only if they contain PNMT
PNMT
Converts norepinephrine to epinephrine
Physiological functions of cortisol
Increase blood glucose to supply energy
Maintenance of cardiac contractility
Immunosuppressive/anti-inflammatory
Regulation of cortisol levels
Diurnal variation in cortisol secretion
Assessing Serum cortisol
Timing
Protein binding
Episodic secretion
Basal secretory rate of cortisol
~9-12 mg per day
Stress response cortisol release
Secretory rate increases up to ~10x normal
Stimulation of Aldosterone production
Renin-Angiotension system
Hyperkalemia
ACTH
Physiological effects of aldosterone
Increases Na/H2O reabsorption
Increases K/H secretion
Target tissues of aldosterone
Kidney Sweat glands Salivary glands GI tract Muscle Bone
Cushing’s Syndrome hormone levels
Elevated Cortisol
Suppressed ACTH
Suppressed CRH
Cushing’s disease hormones
Elevated ACTH
Elevated Cortisol
Suppressed CRH
Ectopic ACTH hormones
Elevated cortisol levels
Elevated ACTH
Suppressed CRH
Dexamethasone test normal patient
Negative feedback decreases CRH, ACTH, and cortisol
Dexamethasone
Corticosteroid that mimics cortisol
Dexamethasone test adrenal tumor
No suppression of cortisol because the tumor itself is causing cortisol hyper-secretion
Dexamethasone test cushing’s disease
No suppression of cortisol under low dose
Some suppression of cortisol at high dose
Dexamethasone test ectopic ACTH
No suppression of cortisol because ACTH is produced from ectopic tumor
Cushing’s Screening
24-hour urinary free cortisol
Very low dose dexamethasone
Salivary cortisol
Cushing’s Diagnostic
Low and high dose dexamethasone tests
Measure plasma ACTH
Imaging to look for tumor
Petrosal Sinus testing use
Ectopic ACTH vs Cushing’s disease
Petrosal sinus testing interpretation
Petrosal/peripheral ACTH is >2:1 = Cushing’s disease
Petrosal/peripheral ACTH is <2:1 = Ectopic ACTH
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal gland problem
Secondary adrenal insufficiency
Pituitary problem
Tertiary adrenal insufficiency
Hypothalamus problem
Adrenal insufficiency results
Decreased blood glucose Decreased lipolysis Decreased gluconeogenesis Lack of energy Muscular weakness Inability to handle stress
Primary adrenal insufficiency hormones
Low cortisol
High CRH and ACTH
Primary Adrenal insufficiency causes
Autoimmune Infection Cancer Adrenal hemorrhage Infiltrative disorders Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Drugs
ACTH stimulation test
Tests between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency
ACTH stimulation test primary adrenal insufficiency
Low dose ACTH = no increase in cortisol
High dose ACTH = no increase in cortisol
ACTH stimulation test Secondary adrenal insufficiency
Low dose ACTH = no increase in cortisol
High dose ACTH = Cortisol will increase
Insulin tolerance test
Insulin induces hypoglycemia => Cortisol production increases => Glucose back to normal
Metyrapone teste
Inhibits 11-beta hydroxylase => 11-deoxycortisol accumulates and cortisol decreases => converted to 17-OH corticosteroid by liver => Excreted in urine
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Conn’s disease
Conn’s disease cause
adrenal tumor
Conn’s disease hormones
Low Renin
Low Ang II
High Aldosterone
Conn’s disease effects
Increased NaCl reabsorption
Increased ECF volume
Increased K secretion
Metabolic alkalosis
Secondary hyperaldosteronism causes
Renal artery stenosis Congestive heart failure Renal salt wasting Juxtaglomerular hyperplasia Liver cirrhosis
Secondary hyperaldosteronism hormones
Increased renin = RAAS activation
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal gland problem
Secondary adrenal insufficiency
RAAS problem
Primary adrenal insufficiency example
Addison’s disease
Addison’s disease hormones
Low aldosterone = RAAS activation
High ACTH
Addison’s disease causes
Autoimmune Infection Cancer Adrenal hemorrhage Infiltrative disorders Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Pheochromocytoma symptoms
Sweating
Palpitations
Headache
Pheochromocytoma
Excess secretion of catecholamines
Metabolic Syndrome Diagnostic criteria
Central obesity: waist circumferency >102 cm or 40 inches (male), >88 cm or 35 inches (female)
Dyslipidemia: TG >1.7 mM, 150mg/dL
Dyslipidemia: HDL-C <40mg/dL (male), <50 mg/dL (female)
Blood pressure > 130/85 mmHg (or hypertension medication)
Fasting plasma glucose > 6.1 mM, 110 mg/dL
(Must have 3)
Role of 11b-HSD1 in hepatocyte hypothesis
Decreased dietary magnesium induces metabolic changes in hepatocytes that favor obesity and promote the onset of metabolic syndrome and complications
Mg deficiency findings
Decreased hepatic Mg and ATP
Decreased glucose uptake, and accumulation
Increased G6P content being used by H6PD
Increased NADPH production
Increased cortisol production from cortisone
Increased 11-beta-HSd1 expression
Increased intrahepatic triglyceride content and liver steatosis
Increased Nf-kB translocation
Increased TNF-alpha expression
Upregulation of gluconeogenic genes, cholesterol related genes, and FAs- related genes via PPAR-g/SREBP1c
GLUT1
Resting uptake in most cells
GLUT2
Liver
Beta islet cells
Kidney
Enterocytes
GLUT3
Brain
GLUT4
Muscle
Adipose tissue
Stimulated by phosphorylated AMPK
GLUT5
Jejunum
SGLT1
Enterocytes and S3
2:1 Na:glucose
SGLT2
S1 and S2 in proximal tubule
1:1 Na:glucose
What happens to urine/serum K, Ca, Pi, Mg during polyuria
Urine levels of each increase
Serum levels of each decrease
Type 1 diabetes symptoms
Polyuria, nocturia
Polyphagia
Fatigue
Weight loss
Type 1 diabetes
Destruction of beta cells
Little to no endogenous production of insulin
Type 2 diabetes
Beta cells are capable of producing insulin but it’s either insufficient amount or resistance is present
Type 1 diabetes onset
Sudden
Type 1 diabetes age of onset
Any age, mostly young
Type 1 diabetes body type
Thin or normal
Type 1 diabetes Ketoacidosis
Common
Type 1 diabetes autoantibodies
Usually present
Type 1 diabetes endogenous insulin secretion
Low or absent
Type 1 diabetes Identical twins
50%
Type 1 diabetes prevalence
Less common
Type 2 diabetes onset
Gradual
Type 2 diabetes age of onset
Mostly in adults
Type 2 diabetes body type
Often obese
Type 2 diabetes ketoacidosis
Rare
Type 2 diabetes Autoantibodies
Absent
Type 2 diabetes endogenous insulin secretion
Normal, decreased, or increased
Type 2 diabetes identical twins
90%
Type 2 diabetes Prevalence
90-95% of US diabetics
Type 2 diabetes symptoms
Polyphagia
Fatigue
Nocturia
Type 2 diabetes risk factors
Familial disposition Overweight >45 years of age Physically active <3 times/week Diet History of gestational diabetes Race/Ethnicity
Type 1 diabetes risk factors
Familial disposition
Young age
Viral infections
Environment
Normal BMI
18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI
25-29.9
Obese BMI
30-39
Extremely obese BMI
40+
Normal HbA1C
4%-5.6%
Pre-diabetic HbA1C
5.7-6.5%
Diabetic HbA1C
6.6%
Normal glucose range
65-100 mg?dL
3.5-5.5 mM
Pre-diabetic fasting glucose
> 100 and <126
Pre-diabetic post prandial blood glucose
> 140 and <200
Diabetic Fasting blood glucose
> 126
Diabetic coma glucose level
> 600 mg/dL
Diabetic post-prandial or random blood glucose
> 200
Amount of criteria needed
One with symptoms
Two without symptoms
Ultra-short-acting insulin
Aspart (novolog)
Glulisine (apidra)
Lispro (Humalog)
Intermediate-acting insulin
NPH
Used overnight, while fasting and between meals
Long-acting insulin
Detemir (Levemir)
Glargine (Lantus)
Used overnight, while fasting, and between meals
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Sulfonyl-Urea
Metformin
Thiazolidinedione
Rate ADOPT study drugs most to least
Sulfonylurea
Metformin
Thiazolidinedione
Acute complications of diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (T1DM)
Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma (T2DM)
Key features of DKA
Acetone/fruity breath Kussmaul respirations Dehydration Altered LOC Serum pH <7.3 Metabolic acidosis
Key features of Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma
Extreme dehydration Confusion Seizures Hypotension Tachycardia Serum pH > 7.3 Urine osmolarity >320 mOsm/L
Microvascular Chronic complications of diabetes
Retinopathy
Nephropathy
Neuropathy
Macrovascular Chronic complications of diabetes
Coronary artery disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease
Nonvascular Chronic complications of diabetes
Gastroparesis
Dermopathy
Infections
Pre-eclampsia
Hypertension and proteinuria with onset after week 20
Can have long-term sequelae affecting mother and fetus
Eclampsia
Convulsions or coma unrelated to other cerebral conditions with signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia
Can occur before or after birth
Most common symptoms of pre-eclampsia
Epigastric pain CNS involvement Nausea/vomiting Reduced platelets, elevated livere enzymes Pulmonary edema
Fetal outcomes of pre-eclampsia
Premature birth Intrauterine growth retardation Placental abruption Oligohydramnios Non-reassuring fetal surveillance
Pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia
Abnormal trophoblast invasion Poor spiral artery remodeling Placental ischemia Increased HIF1aa + placental oxidative stress Increased inflammatory cytokines Decreased anti-inflammatory cytokines Increased sFLT1, decreased PLGF and VEGF
Pre-eclampsia risk factors
Nulliparity Age >40 years Family history of pre-eclampsia Woman born small for gestational age Obesity/gestational diabetes Multi-fetal gestation Pre-eclampsia in previous pregnancy Poor outcome in previous pregnancy Fetal growth restriction, placenta abruption, fetal death Preexisting medical or genetic conditions
Mild pre-eclampsia blood pressure criteria
Systolic >140 and diastolic >90
Mild pre-eclampsia proteinuria criteria
300mg of proteinuria over 24 hours
Severe pre-eclampsia blood pressure criteria
Systolic >160
OR
Diastolic >110
Severe pre-eclampsia proteinuria criteria
> 5g in 24 hours
HELLP Syndrome diagnosis
Hemolysis
Elevated liver enzymes
Severe anemia unrelated to blood loss
Low platelets
Hemolysis criteria HELLP
Two of these:
Peripheral smear (schistocytes, burr cells)
Serum bilirubin (>1/2 mg/dL)
Low serum haptoglobin
Elevated liver enzymes criteria HELLP
AST or ALT > twice upper level of normal
Lactate dehydrogenase > twice upper level of normal
Low platelets criteria HELLP
<100,000/mm^3
Erectile Dysfunction definition
Inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner’s sexual needs
ED epidemiology
Experienced by >40% of men
Atherosclerosis accounts for 50-60% of ED cases
35-50% of men with diabetes have ED
Prevertebral nerve plexuses for male sex act
Celiac
2 mesenteric
2 hypogastric
Ganglia of male sex act
Spermatic and pelvic
Physical causes of ED
Circulatory problems Nerve/heart disorders Diabetes Medications Smoking and alcohol use Prostate surgery Radiation Colon cancer surgery Neurological problems
Psychological causes of ED
Stress
Depression
Performance Anxiety
Diagnosis of ED
Duplex ultrasound Impulse to penile nerves to assess function Nocturnal penile tumescence Penile biothesiometry Dynamic infusion cavernosometry Corpus cavernosometry Magnetic resonance angiograpahy
Duplex ultrasound
Give prostaglandins => Should improve blood flow => stimulate erection
Tumescence
Engorgement of blood in erectile tissues due to decreased sympathetic tone
Nocturnal penile tumescence
If night time erections happen = psychological issue
If night time erections don’t happen = non-psychological issue
Treatment options for ED
Lifestyle changes
Medications
Devices
Surgery
Lifestyle changes ED
Exercise Balance dies Reduce/quit smoking and alcohol Lose weight Reduce stress/anxiety
Medications ED
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors
Prostaglandins
Papaverine
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors ED
PDE5 promotes breakdown of cGMP in penile vascular smooth muscle
Inhibitors allow cGMP conentrations to remain high
Sustained erection
Prostaglandins ED
Local injection
Transurethral cream
Papaverine ED
Local injection
Devices ED
Penis pump
Surgery ED
Prosthesis
Penile implant
Sildenafil brand names
Viagra
Revatio
Vardenafil brand names
Levitra
Staxyn
Taldalafil brand names
Cialis
Adcirca
Viagra side effects
Abnormal vision Constant headache Loss of hearing Facial flushing Nausea Chest pain Dizziness Pain during urination Nasal congestion
Sildenafil half life
3-4 hours
Vardenafil half life
4-5 hours
Tadalafil half life
17.5 hours
Endometriosis definition
Cells lining uterus appear and flourish outside of the uterine cavity, most commonly in the ovaries
Risk factors of endometriosis
Genetics
Environment
Aging
Why is endometriosis less common post-menopause?
Estrogen levels are lower post-menopause
Pathophysiology theories for endometriosis
Oxidative stress
Metabolic changes in endometrial tissue
Oxidative stress theory Endometriosis
8-iso-PGF2a and oxysterols promote oxidative stress
Metabolic changes in endometrial tissue theory Endometriosis
Increased adherence to peritoneal cells
Dysregulation of matrix metalloproteinases
Changes in VEGF-A, sVEGFR-1/2, angiopoietin-2, and IL-4 promoting vascularization
Theories on ectopic endometrial forrmation
Retrograde menstruation
Mullerianosis
Coelomic metaplasia
Transplantation
Retrograde menstruation Endometriosis
Most common theory
Menstruation occurs in reverse direction
Mullerianosis Endometriosis
Cells with potential to become endometrial tissue are misplaced during embyronic development and organogenesis
Coelomic metaplasia Endometriosis
Coelomic epithelium is the common ancestor of endometrial and peritoneal cells
Transplantation Endometriosis
Endometriosis caused by abdominal incisional scars
Symptoms of Endometriosis
Pelvic pain
Infertility
Constipation
Chronic fatigue
Pelvic pain Endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Dysuria
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrual cycle
Dyspareunia
Pain during sexual intercourse
Dysuria
Pain during urination
Endometriosis complications
Infertility Scarring Adhesion Pelvic cysts Chocolate cyst of the ovary Ruptured cyst Abscess Peritonitis Bowel obstruction
Endometriosis Diagnosis
Laparoscopic biopsy
Ultrasound
MRI
Stage 1 Endometriosis
Minimal
Findings restricted to only superficial lesions and possibly a few filmy adhesions
Stage 2 Endometriosis
Mild
Some deep lesions are present in the cul-de-sac
Plus Stage 1
Stage 3 Endometriosis
Moderate
Presence of endometriomas on the ovary and more adhesions
Plus stage 1 and 2
Stage 4 Endometriosis
Severe
Large endometriomas, extensive adhesions
Plus Stage 1, 2 and 3
Endometriosis Treatment options
Hormonal modification
Other medications
Surgery
Hormonal modification Endometriosis
Continuous GnRH Avoid xenoestrogens Contraceptive patches Aromatase inhibitors Danazol
Danazol
Suppressive steroid with androgen activity
Other medications Endometriosis
NSAIDs or morphine
Pentoxifylline
Pentoxifylline
PDE inhibitor to decrease cytokine production
Surgery Endometriosis
Conservative
Semi-conservative
Neurectomy
Conservative surgery Endometriosis
Cystectomy and adhesion resection
Semi-conservative surgery Endometriosis
Less invasive
Neurectomy surgery Endometriosis
More painful and serious cases
Vaginal childbirth and Endometriosis
Decreases recurrence
Caesarian section and Endometriosis
Increases recurrence
Somatic cell
Any cell in the body except sperm and egg cells
Sox9
Think males
Wnt4
Think females
What does SRY+ code for
TDF (testes determining factor)
When does spermatogenesis arrest
Primordial germ cell
Just before mitosis
When does oogenesis arrest
Prophase I (4n) of Meiosis I Metaphase II (2n) of Meiosis II
Meiosis regulation
Retinoic acid => promotes meiosis in females
Degraded in males => prevent meiosis
aneuploidy
Abnormal number of chromosomes
Spermiogenesis
Process by which spermatids become mature sperm
Spermiation
Heads of the spermatozoa are released from the Sertoli cell
Primordial follicles
Primary oocytes with a single layer of pre-granulosa cells
Complete set is made by 6 months after birth
What triggers ovulation
LH surge
What leads to resumption of meiosis I in females
Ovulation
What leads to resumption of meiosis II
Fertilization
Where does the nucleus come from during fertilization
Male and female contribute equally
Where does the cytoplasm come from during fertilization
Female
What is the trigger for reproduction
Puberty
Site of fertilization
Fallopian tubes
Cause of hCG release
Blastocyst cells release within a couple days after implantation has occured
hCG role
Keeps corpus luteum alive
Hatching
Degeneration of zona pellucida surrounding the blastocyst
Occurs 6-7 days after ovulation
Apposition
Blastocyst nears the endometrial lining
Adhesion
Blastocyst actually adheres to the endometrial lining
Invasion
Formation of syncytiotrophoblasts which take over maternal blood supply
Syncytiotrophoblast
Multi-nucleated cell of trophoblasts that have divided and fused
Lacuna
Blood lakes of maternal blood for nutrients
When does the placenta develop
14 days after fertilization
Hemochorial placenta
Maternal blood bathes chorionic villi
Molecular size to cross the placenta
500 MW
LH placental hormone
Chorionic Gonadotropin (CG) aka hCG
GH and prolactin placental hormone
Placental lactogen (PL)
ACTH placental hormone
ACTH-like protein
PTH placental hormone
PTH-related protein
GnRH, TRH, CRH, somatostatin placental hormone
Hypothalmic-like releasing hormones
Phasic contraction of uterus for birth
Tonic clamping to prevent hemorrhage
Progesterone in parturition
Quiescent, decreases uterine contraction
Estrogen in parturition
Promote uterine contraction
Primes uterus for labor
Prostaglandins & oxytocin in birth
Promote uterine contraction in labor
PRL role in lactation
Milk production
Oxytocin role in lactation
Milk ejection
Why doesn’t lactation happen during pregnancy
Estrogen and progesterone are high and block PRL