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Chapter 17 Endocrine/Hormones Flashcards

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Hormones secreted by the Hypothalamus

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TRH- thyrotropin-releasing hormone
GnRH- gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Somatostatin
GHRH- Growth hormone-releasing hormone
CRH- corticotropin-releasing hormone
Substance P
PIF- prolactin-inhibiting factor
PRH-Prolactin-releasing hormone
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Hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland

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ADH- antidiuretic hormone

Oxytocin

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Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland

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ACTH- adrenocorticotropic hormone
LH- Luteinizing hormone
FSH- follicle stimulating hormone
TSH- thyroid stimulating hormone 
GH- growth hormone
Prolactin 
MSH_ melanocyte stimulating hormone
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Hormones secreted by the thyroid

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T3-triiodothrronine
T4- thyroxine
calcitonin

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Hormones secreted by the parathyroid gland

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PTH- parathyroid hormone

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Hormones secreted by the pancreas

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Insulin

glucagon

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Hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex

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Cortisol

Aldosterone

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Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla

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epinephrine

norepinephrine

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9
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Hormones secreted by the testes

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testosterone

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Hormones secreted by the ovaries

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estrogen

progesterone

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Function and location of ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone
Posterior pituitary
conserves water, reabsorption of water in kidneys

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Function and location of oxytocin

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posterior pituitary

uterine contractions and lactation

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Function and location of ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
anterior pituitary
production of glucocorticoids by adrenal cortex

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Function and location of MSH

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melanocyte stimulating hormone
anterior pituitary
production of pigment in skin

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Function and location of GH

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growth hormone
anterior pituitary
promotes growth in body tisssue

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Function and location of TSH

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Thyroid stimulating hormone
anterior pituitary
production and release of thyroid hormones

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Function and location of FSH

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follicle stimulating hormone
anterior pituitary
spermatogenesis (males)
maturation of ovarian follicles (females)

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Function and location of prolactin

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anterior pituitary

secretion of breast milk

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Function and location of LH

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luteinizing hormone
anterior pituitary
causes ovulation (females)
production of estrogen and progesterone (females)
production of androgen by interstitial cells in testes (males)

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Function and location of T3

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Triiodothyronine
thyroid
increase cellular metabolism

21
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Function and location of T4

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thyroxine
thyroid
increase cellular metabolism

22
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Function and location of calcitonin

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thyroid
osteoblastic
lowers serum Ca++

23
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Function and location of PTH

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parathyroid hormone
parathyroid
osteoclastic
raises serum Ca++

24
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Function and location of insulin

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pancreas beta cells
promotes use of glucose
lowers serum glucose

25
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Function and location of glucagon

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pancreas alpha cells
promotes use of glycogen
raises serum glucose

26
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Function and location of somatostatin

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pancreas delta cells

inhibits insulin and glucogon secretion

27
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Function and location of cortisol

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adrenal cortex
antagonize effects of insulin
inhibit inflammatory response
inhibits fibroblastic activity

28
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Function and location of aldosterone

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adrenal cortex

promotes retention of Na+

29
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Function and location of androgens and estrogens

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adrenal cortex

development of secondary sexual characteristics

30
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Function and location of epinephrine and norepinephrine

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adrenal medulla

regulate BP by effects on vascular smooth muscle and heart

31
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Effects of catecholamines on the brain

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increased blood flow

increased glucose metabolism

32
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Effects of catecholamines on the cardiovascular system

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increased rate and force of contraction

peripheral vasoconstriction

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Effects of catecholamines on the pulmonary system

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increased oxygen supply
bronchodilation
increased ventilation

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Effects of catecholamines on the muscle

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increased glycogenolysis
increased contraction
increased dilation of skeletal muscle vasculature

35
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Effects of catecholamines on the Liver

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increased glucose production

increased gluconeogene

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Effects of catecholamines on adipose tissue

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increased lipolysis

increased fatty acid and glycerol

37
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Effects of catecholamines on the skin

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decreased blood flow

38
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Effects of catecholamines on the skeleton

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decreased glucose uptake and utilization

decreased insulin release

39
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Effects of catecholamines on the GI tract

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decreased protein synthesis

40
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Effects of catecholamines on the lymphoid tissue

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increased protein breakdown

41
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What hormones act as intracellular receptors

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Nonpolar hormones

42
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What hormones act as extracellular receptors

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Polar hormones

43
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hormones that circulate freely are _____

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Polar hormones

44
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What type of hormone needs carrier proteins

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Nonpolar hormones

45
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Down regulation is

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decreased cell receptors due to increase of the amount of circulating hormones

46
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Up regulation is

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increased cell receptors due to decrease of the amount of circulating hormones

47
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Function and location of melatonin

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Pineal gland

Regulates circadian rhythms

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