Chapter 37: Endocrine Flashcards
adenylate cyclase
an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of ATP to cyclic AMP
adrenal cortex
Has 3 zones: zona glomerulosa, fasiculata, reticularis
outer portion of adrenal glands that produces corticosteroids
adrenal gland
Pyramid shaped glands on top of kidney
Has 2 regions
Adrenal cortex (outer)
Adrenal medulla (inner)
adrenal medulla
Inner part of adrenal glands
produces epinephrine and norepinephrine
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
hormone released by the anterior pituitary, which stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids
aldosterone
hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that stimulates the reabsorption of Na+
alpha cell
endocrine cell of the pancreatic islets that produces the hormone glucagon
amino acid-derived hormone
hormone derived from amino acids
Water soluble
androgen
male sex hormone such as testosterone
anterior pituitary
portion of the pituitary gland that produces six hormones; also called adenohypophysis
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
hormone produced by the hypothalamus
released by the posterior pituitary
increases water reabsorption
atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
hormone produced by the heart to reduce blood volume, pressure, and Na+ concentration
Increases salt secretion in urine
beta cell
endocrine cell of the pancreatic islets that produces the hormone insulin
calcitonin
hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland that functions to lower blood Ca2+ levels and promote bone growth
colloid
fluid inside the thyroid gland
corticosteroid
hormone released by the adrenal cortex in response to long-term stress
cortisol
glucocorticoid produced in response to stress
down-regulation
fewer receptors means a smaller response
endocrine gland
gland that secretes hormones into the surrounding interstitial fluid, which then diffuse into blood and are carried to various organs and tissues within the body
epinephrine
hormone released by the adrenal medulla in response to a short term stress
erythropoietin (EPO)
Peptide hormone produced by the kidneys when oxygen in blood is low
stimulates RBC production
estrogens
Female hormone
elicit secondary sex characteristics
Produced by follicular cells
control the maturation of the ova
first messenger
the hormone that binds to a plasma membrane hormone receptor to trigger a signal transduction pathway
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
hormone produced by the anterior pituitary that stimulates gamete production
G-protein
a membrane protein activated by the hormone first messenger to activate formation of cyclic AMP
glucagon
hormone produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas in response to low blood sugar; functions to raise blood sugar levels
glucocorticoid
corticosteroid that affects glucose metabolism
gluconeogenesis
synthesis of glucose from amino acids
glycogenolysis
breakdown of glycogen into glucose
goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by insufficient dietary iodine levels
gonadotropin
hormone that regulates the gonads, including FSH and LH
growth hormone (GH)
hormone produced by the anterior pituitary that promotes protein synthesis and body growth
growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH)
hormone produced by the hypothalamus that inhibits growth hormone production, also called somatostatin
growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
hormone released by the hypothalamus that triggers the release of GH
hormonal stimuli
release of a hormone in response to another hormone
hormone receptor
the cellular protein that binds to a hormone
humoral stimuli
control of hormone release in response to changes in blood
hyperglycemia
high blood sugar level