Chapter 74 - Guyton Flashcards
Endocrine communication
cell–>hormone–>blood–>target cell
Neuroendocrine communication
neuron–>hormone–>blood–>target cell
Paracrine communication
cell–>hormone–>interstitial fluid–>target cell
Autocrine communication
cell–>hormone–>interstitial fluid–>back to SAME cell
Classes of hormones
peptide/protein, steroid, amine
Hypothalamus hormones (protein)
TRH, GnRH, CRH, GHRH, Somatostatin
Anterior pituitary hormones (protein)
ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, PRL, GH
Posterior pituitary hormones (protein)
oxytocin, ADH
Thyroid hormone (protein)
calcitonin
Pancreas hormones (protein)
insulin, glucagon, somatostatin
Liver hormone (protein)
somatomedin C (IGF-1)
Parathyroid hormone (protein)
PTH
Placenta hormone (protein)
HCG, HCS or HPL
Kidney hormone (protein)
renin
Heart hormone (protein)
ANP