Chemical control Flashcards
Gnrh stimulates
Pituitary synthesis and gonadotrophins
Hormones
Intercellular messengers
Pars intermedia
Msh
Prl prolactins
Regulate growth of mammary gland
Formation of milk in them
Hormones regulate spermatogenesis
Lh and Fsh
Pineal gland
24hr diurnal rhythm
Sleep wake cycle
Body temperature
Metabolism
Pigmentation
Menstrual cycle
Defense capability
Exopthalmic goitre
Graves disease
Thyroid hormones
Basal metabolic rate
Support red blood cell formation
Control metabolism carbohydrates ,proteins ,fats
Water and electrolyte balance
Thyrocalcitonin and Pth
Hypocalcemic and hypercalcemic
Addison s disease
Underproduction of hormones by adrenal cortex alters carbohydrate metabolism cause acute weakness and fatigue
Adrenal cortex secrete
Corticoids
Glucocorticoids
Stimulate Gluconeogenesis ,lipolysis,proteolysis
Inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids
Gluconeogenesis
Formation of glucose from non carb source
Cortisol
Cardiovascular functions and kidney functions
Cortisol
Main glucocorticoid