Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is the site of synthesis of thyrotropin (TSH)/thyroid stimulating hormone?
Thyrotrope cells of the adenohypophysis
What is the function of thyrotropin?
Stimulates the development and maintenance of the thyroid gland and the secretion of thyroxine
What happens without thyroid-stimulating hormone?
Nonfunctioning thyroid gland
What are the “BIG FOUR” that make up the secondary functions of the thyroid-stimulating hormone?
Increase metabolism,plasma glucose, blood pressure, and the immune response
What is the extra function of thyroid-stimulating hormone?
Increased memory
What two hormones control the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone?
Thyroliberin (TRF) and thyrostatin (TIF)
What is the site of synthesis for ACTH?
POMC cells (proopiomelanocortin of the adenohypophysis)
What is the primary function of ACTH?
Stimulate the development and maintenance of the adrenal gland and secretion of cortisol
What is the most powerful hormone controller of the adrenal gland?
ACTH
What is the secondary function of ACTH?
BIG FOUR minus immune response: increased metabolism, blood pressure, and plasma glucose
What are two extra functions of ACTH?
Increased memory and pigmentation
What effect does ACTH have on the immune response?
Decrease
What is the most powerful liberator of ACTH?
Corticoliberin
What is the most powerful inhibitor of ACTH?
Corticostatin
What hormones regulate ACTH?
Corticoliberin, corticostatin, melanoliberin, melanostatin
What is the primary function of luteotropin/prolactin?
Stimulates the development of mammary glands and milk production
What other hormone besides luteotropin/prolactin also stimulates the development of mammary glands?
STH (GH)