Endo Flashcards
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2 functions of endocrine system
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- coordination of physiological processes
- long distance communication
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which 2 system are in charge of coordination of physiological processes
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CNS and endocrine
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endocrine signaling
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involves hormone secretion into the blood by an endocrine gland, transported to a distant target site
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neuroendocrine signaling
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involves hormone secretion into the blood by a nerve cell, transported to a distant target site
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2 types of systemic signaling (involving cascades)
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endocrine and neuroendocrine signaling
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local signaling
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hormone does not have to enter systemic circulation
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2 types of local signaling
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paracrine and autocrine
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paracrine signaling
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substance released from 1 cell type interacts with neighbouring type 2 target cell
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autocrine signaling
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cell produces the hormone and has the corresponding receptor so will bind to itself
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example of autocrine signaling
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growth factor
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6 steps of communication by hormones
*all applies to neurohormones too
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- synthesis of hormone by endocrine cells
- release of hormone by endocrine cells
- transport of hormone to target site by bloodstream
- detection of hormone by specific receptor protein on target cells
- change in cellular metabolism triggered by hormone-receptor interactions
- removal of the hormone, which often terminates the cellular response
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what is important about the 6 steps of communication by hormones
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they can each be a point of control
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9 classical endocrine organs
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- ovaries
- testes
- hypothalamus
- anterior + posterior pituitary
- thyroid gland
- parathyroid gland
- heart
- adrenal gland
- pancreas
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how does hypothalamic-pituitary signaling occur
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via blood vessels of pituitary stalk
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hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system
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from hypothalamus to adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary)
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how many hormone-producing cells in the anterior pituitary do hypothalamic neurohormones activate/inhibit
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1/6
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releasing hormones/factors
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induce release of other hormones from pituitary
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inhibiting hormones/factors
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inhibit release of other hormones from pituitary
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peptide and protein hormones (glycoproteins and polypeptides)
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we have a gene in genome to build that hormone
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steroid, amine and ionic calcium hormones
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we have a gene that encodes enzymes that are necessary for biosynthesis of that hormone
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why is ionic calcium considered a hormone
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because we have a calcium-sensing receptor
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where are protein hormones synthesized
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on ribosomes as preprohormones
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what characterizes preprohormones
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extended N-terminal sequences
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what is the purpose of the extended end-terminal sequences
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directs them into secretory system
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when is preprohormone sequence removed & why
removed during secretion, allows for mature hormone release
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structure of steroid hormone
4 carbon ring structure
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4 examples of steroid hormone
cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, estradiol
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what is a precursor for estradiol and how does it become that way
testosterone; aromatase burns off methyl group to turn it into an alcohol
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where are thyroid hormones produced and what do they bind to
produced by thyroid, bind to thyroid hormone receptor
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2 thyroid hormones
3,5,3',5'-tetraiodothyronine (T4)
3,5,3'-triiodothyronine (T3)
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why is 3,3',5'-triiodothyronine (rT3) not considered a thyroid hormone
because it cannot bind to the thyroid receptor
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what does T4/T3 refer to
the number of iodines on the thyroid hormone
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percentage of T4 vs T3
T4 = ~90%
T3 = ~9%
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lock and key mechanism
receptors are specific to the binding of only their corresponding hormone
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4 properties of hormone receptors
- specificity
- affinity
- saturability
- measurable biological effect
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specificity of hormone receptor
recognition of single hormone / family
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affinity of hormone receptor
binding hormone at its physiological concentration
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why is affinity crucial
because we need less binding when there is less hormone
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saturability of hormone receptor
should have finite number of receptors
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measurable biological effect of hormone receptor
measurable response due to interaction of hormone with its receptor
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receptor upregulation
increased signaling/activity
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how to upregulate a receptor (2)
increasing activity/responsiveness
increasing synthesis (no. of receptors)
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receptor downregulation
decreased signalling/activity
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how to downregulate a receptor (2)
decrease activity/responsiveness
decrease synthesis (no. of receptors)
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3 ways for hormone to exert effects
- direct effects on function at cell membrane
- signalling via intracellular second messenger
- intracellular genomic action
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example of hormone having direct effects on function at cell membrane
insulin and glucose
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which of the 3 ways of hormones exerting effects is least common
direct effects on function at cell membrane
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which of the 3 ways of hormones exerting effects is most common and why
signalling via intracellular second messenger because so many G proteins
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example of signalling via intracellular second messenger
G protein activation turns ATP into cAMP (secondary messenger) to activate protein kinase
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what are the effects of signalling via intracellular second messenger
biological effects on protein transcription
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intracellular genomic action
signalling by nuclear receptors, includes receptors for steroid hormones
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how does intracellular genomic action work
steroids can enter cells (unlike glucose) and enter nucleus/cytoplasm directly to regulate transcription of specific genes
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effect of intracellular genomic action
change cell protein content and the way the cell functions
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what is hormone secretion regulated by
feedback mechanisms
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what does excess of hormone lead to
diminution of hormone secretion
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what does hormone deficiency lead to
increase of hormone secretion
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2 examples of negative hormone feedback loops
- Ca++ acts in negative feedback loop to regulate plasma calcium
- CRH and ACTH work in negative feedback loop to regulate plasma cortisol levels
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CRH name
corticotropin-releasing hormone
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ACTH name and function
adrenocorticotropic hormone (stimulates cortisol release)
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2 distinct tissues of pituitary gland
adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis
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adenohypophysis
anterior pituitary/pars distalis = endocrine tissue
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neurohypophysis
posterior pituitary/pars nervosa = neural tissue
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what is pituitary gland protected by
bone
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which of the pituitary hormones is different from the others and why
PIH/dopamine because it is an amine (we don't have a gene for it)
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what class do all pituitary hormones belong to except 1
peptides
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2 posterior pituitary hormones
arginine vasopressin
oxytocin
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what do the posterior pituitary hormones have in common
involved in smooth muscle tone but for physiologically diff conditions
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arginine vasopressin
maintains BP
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oxytocin
reproductive endocrinology
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what is the posterior pituitary gland
outgrowth of hypothalamus connected by pituitary stalk
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH) / vasopressin function
increases BP, leads to fluid retention and less peeing
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where are oxytocin and ADH synthesized
supraoptic nucleus and paraventricular nucleus
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where do the axons of the supraoptic nucleus and periventricular nucleus run down and terminate
axons run down pituitary stalk and terminate in posterior pituitary close to capillaries
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when and where are the prohormones of oxytocin and ADH processed
processed in secretory granules during axonal transport
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where are the mature forms of oxytocin and ADH liberated from
carrier molecules (neurophysins)
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what are the circulating half lives of ADH and oxytocin
1-3 mins
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3 functions of oxytocin in women
parturition
milk ejection
behavioural effects
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oxytocin function in parturition
uterus sensitive to oxytocin at end of pregnancy; dilation of uterine cervix by fetal head causes oxytocin release to allow for uterine contraction
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oxytocin function in milk ejection
infant suckling stimulates oxytocin production, causes milk filled ducts to contract and squeeze milk out
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oxytocin function in behavioural effects
'love hormone'; local release in brain reduces anxiety and enhances bonding and prosocial behaviour
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2 functions of oxytocin in men
ejaculation
behavioral effects
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oxytocin function ejaculation
oxytocin surge during sexual activity assists epidimial passage of sperm
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typical thyroid gland size
15-20g
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why does size of thyroid gland vary with (4)
sex, age, diet, reproductive state
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how much thyroid do we really need to maintain euthyroid state
3g
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who has larger thyroids
females
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colloid
viscous fluid in the central cavity of thyroid follicles containing thyroglobulin
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thyroglobulin
glycoprotein that contains tyrosine
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what stores T3 and T4 prior to release
colloid
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what happens to T3 and T4 once they leave colloid
split off thyroglobulin and enter blood where they bind to special plasma proteins
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what controls synthesis of thyroglobulin
TSH
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why can rT3 not bind to the thyroid hormone receptor
because it does not have the diiodination of proximal benzene ring
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what is necessary for binding to thyroid receptor
iodine
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what traps idodie and actively transports it across the cell against chemical gradient
thyroid follicular cells
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why is it necessary to store iodide
the supply is limited to terrestrial vertebrates
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what happens to iodide once in the thyroid (&how)
oxidized to iodine (I2) using ATP inside follicular cells
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what happens to iodine once it is produced
binds to tyrosine of thyroglobulin
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1 iodine + tyrosine =
MIT (monoiodotyrosine)
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2 iodines + tyrosine =
DIT (diiodotyrosine)
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oxidative coupling of 2 DIT =
T4
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oxidative coupling of 1 DIT + 1 MIT =
T3
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what happens when there is an increase in TSH
there is an increased rate of all the steps involved in T3 + T4 formation
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what does low TSH mean
low turnover of thyroid homones
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what is the synthesis and release of TSH controlled by
hypothalamic thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)
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result of increased T3 + T4 in blood =
double negative feedback at hypothalamic and pituitary levels to decrease TRH and TSH release, and decrease T3 and T4 production
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result of decreased T3 and T4 in blood =
TSH interacts with specific receptors located on follicular cells to increase T3 and T4 production
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2 effects of iodine deficiency
- decreased thyroid hormone synthesis (lower conc of T3 and T4 in circulation)
- increased TSH release
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result of increased TSH release
constant stimulation of thyroid follicular cells, leads to enlarged thyroid (may form goiter)
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non toxic goiter
enlarged thyroid unable to synthesize biological active thyroid hormones due to iodine deficiency
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3 effects of thyroid hormones on calorigenesis
increased cardiac output
increased blood oxygenation
increased breathing rate and number of circulating red blood cells
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2 effects of thyroid hormones on carb metabolism
promotes glycogen formation in liver
increased glucose uptake into muscle and adipose tissue
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effect of thyroid hormone on lipid turnover
increase lipid synthesis, mobilization and oxidation
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effect of thyroid hormone on protein metabolism
stimulates protein synthesis
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3 effects of thyroid hormones on normal growth
promotes normal branching and nerve myelination
promotes nervous system development and maturation
stimulates GH secretion, bone growth and IGF-1 production
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lack of normal growth due to thyroid deficiency =
cretinism
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2 most important thyroid hormone functions
increase basic metabolic rate
normal linear growth
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what are 90% of molecular mechanisms of action of thyroid hormone
analogous to steroid hormones = T3 and T4 enter cell nucleus, bind to cognate nuclear receptor and alter specific gene transcription
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2 other molecular mechanisms of action of thyroid hormone
- may induce some effects by interactions with plasma membrane and mitochondria (specific T3/T4 receptor located in inner mitochondrial membrane)
- act directly at plasma membrane and increase amino acid uptake
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what do the 2 other molecular mechanisms of action of thyroid hormone have in common
they are independent of protein synthesis
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how to protect yourself from nuclear power plant
excess stable iodine (127I) is used to protect thyroid gland from radioactive isotopes by saturating iodine transport system (isotopically dilutes amount of radioactive iodine entering gland)
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what is used to treat thyroid cancer
radioactive iodine
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hypothyroidism
low levels of thyroid hormones
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primary hypothyroidism (myxedema)
inability to synthesize active thyroid hormones (thyroid level)
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who is primary hypothyroidism more common in
women 40-60y
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3 causes of primary hypothyroidism
- thyroid atrophy (idiopathic)
- autoimmune thyroiditis / Hashimoto's disease
- goitrous hypothyroidism / non-toxic goiter
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autoimmune thyroiditis / Hashimoto's disease
destruction by antibodies against cellular components of thyroid (more common in women, most common cause)
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goitrous hypothyroidism / non-toxic goiter
blockage in a step of T3/T4 synthesis leading to growth of thyroid gland (decreased T3/T4, increased TRH and TSH)
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secondary hypothyroidism
synthesis of little to no TSH (pituitary level)
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tertiary hypothyroidism
synthesis of little to no TRH (hypothalamus level)
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infantile hypothyroidism
absence of thyroid gland/ incomplete development of thyroid gland at birth
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why are some babies normal at birth when they have infantile hypothyroidism
use mother's T3/T4 but once born, can no longer produce their own therefore exhibit less physical growth and mental development
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why does infantile hypothyroidism require immediate treatment
will exhibit dwarfism and cretinism
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what can all forms of hypothyroidism be treated with
administration of thyroid hormones
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hyperthyroidism
high levels of thyroid hormones
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primary hyperthyroidism
at thyroid gland level
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2 causes of primary hyperthyroidism
toxic diffuse goiter (Graves disease) and thyroid adenoma / thyroid cancer
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toxic diffuse goiter (Graves disease)
autoimmune disease characterized by presence of substance produced by lymphocytes (LATS)
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long acting thyroid stimulator / LATS
antibody that mimics TSH action, stimulates T3+T4 release
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what does constant stimulation by LATS lead to (primary hyperthyroidism)
increased thyroid mass and toxic goiter formation
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what makes a goiter toxic
in continues to synthesize biologically active T3/T4
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does the negative feedback loop work in Graves disease
yes, the increase in thyroid hormones leads to less TRH and TSH, but LATS prevents reduction in T3/T4 synthesis
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thyroid adenoma / thyroid cancer
synthesis of thyroid hormones independent of TSH stimulation (very curable)
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secondary hyperthyroidism
no negative feedback from increased T3 and T4 (hormones synthesize independently of TSH (anterior pituitary level)
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what is the most common cause of secondary hyperthyroidism
pituitary tumor
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tertiary hyperthyroidism
no negative feedback of increased T3 and T4 to decreased TRH secretion (hypothalamus level)
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what is the most common cause of tertiary hyperthyroidism
hypothalamic tumor
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3 treatments for hyperthyroidism
- surgery and administration of thyroid hormones
- administration of radioactive iodide (131I) to destroy hormone-producing cells
- administration of antithyroid drugs like propylthiouracil to block addition of iodine to thyroglobulin (block hormone synthesis)
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what determines which hyperthyroidism treatment you pick
severity of disease
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abnormalities of thyroid gland can be ...
congenital or acquired
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6 roles of calcium ions
- skeletal structure
- blood clotting
- maintain transmembrane potentials
- excitability of nervous tissue
- muscle contraction
- hormone and neurotransmitter release
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where is 99% of our calcium found
loosely bound in bone
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what is normal conc of calcium in cellular and extracellular fluid
~10mg/100 mL
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what is the distribution of free calcium to calcium bound to albumin
50-50
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where is calcium obtained
diet (dairy)
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where is calcium absorbed from digestive tract into plasma
duodenum and upper jejunum
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what 2 things increase absorption of calcium in intestine
vitamin D and PTH
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where is some calcium excreted directly
feces
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calcitonin function
deposits calcium in bone or tissue cells when concentration high
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where does calcitonin cause some calcium to be lost
moves through kidney, lost in urine
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what is the effect if calcitonin
decreased circulating calcium
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what happens if calcium conc is less than 10mg/100mL (2)
PTH stimulates reabsorption of calcium from kidney and removal of calcium from bone and tissues (resorption)
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what is calcium conc maintenance determined by
exchange between bone and plasms under hormonal influence
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parathyroid hormone (PTH)
protein produced by parathyroid gland, increases circulating calcium
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calcitonin
protein produced by thyroid gland C cells, lowers circulating calcium
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vitamin D function
stimulates calcium uptake from digestive tract to increase circulating calcium conc
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where is parathyroid hormone secreted from
parathyroid chief cells embedded in thyroid surface
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how many parathyroid glands glands do we have and where are they
4 glands on back side of thyroid
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what does removing the parathyroids do (2)
decrease plasma calcium levels, leading to tetanic convulsions and death
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how big is PTH
84 amino acid polypeptide
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how much of PTH do we need for full activity and why
N-terminal 34 amino acids (it is the receptor binding portion)
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what is PTH synthesized as a part of, and how does it become PTH
preproparathyroid hormone undergoes proteolytic cleavage to produce PTH
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what is PTH half life
3-18 min
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PTH function
increase plasma Ca++ conc
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4 ways PTH increases plasma Ca++
- bone resorption (increase bone demineralization)
- kidney (increase reabsorption of Ca in proximal convoluted tubule)
- vitamin D synthesis (stimulates conversion of 25-hydroxy D3 to 1,25 D3)
- gut (facilitate absorption of Ca from gut to blood)
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what is PTH release controlled by
circulating Ca++ conc
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what does PTH bind to (&where)
cognate receptors on target cell exerts
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hypoparathyroidism
decreased levels of PTH in circ
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4 symptoms of hypoparathyroidism
- hypocalcemia
- decreased 1,25 D3 production
- tetany/convulsions
- if Ca++ < 7mg/100mL = increased neural overexcitability and muscle spasms
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why is severe hypoparathyroidism very dangerous
laryngeal muscle spasms can lead to death by asphyxiation
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hypoparathyroidism treatment
1,25D3 administration and calcium supplements
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hyperparathyroidism
increased levels of PTH in circ
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what is hyperparathyroidism often caused by
parathyroid adenoma of parathyroid. producing too much PTH
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3 effects of hyperparathyroidism
- increased 1,25D3 production = calcium absorption from intestines
- bone resorption & calcium reabsorption from kidney
- kidney stones
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3 symptoms of severe hyperparathyroidism
- cardiac arrhythmias
- depressed neuromuscular excitability
- calcium deposition on walls of blood vessels
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hyperparathyroidism treatment
removal of affected parathyroids and replacement therapy of 1,25D3 and Ca++
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where do we get vitamin D from (2)
limited dietary sources (cod liver oil, fatty fish) and can be synthesized from cholesterol metabolite (therefore not strictly a vitamin)
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when is vitamin D high
when Ca++ is low and PTH is high
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what is vitamin D depressed by
increased Ca++
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4 steps to vitamin D synthesis
- UVB light + 7-dehydrocholesterol in skin
- 25-hydroxylation in liver
- 1-hydroxylation in kidney and tissues
- 1,25D3
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3 physiological functions of vitamin D
- increase Ca++ absorption from intestine
- regulate immune system
- anticancer properties
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why do northern countries have deficient bone mineralization
absence of UVB leads to vitamin D deficiency
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vitamin D deficiency in growing individuals
rickets
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who is more likely to be vitamin D deficient and why
dark-skinned individuals because make less vitamin D from given sun exposure
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vitamin D deficiency in adults
osteomalacia (soft bone)
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hereditary vitamin D-resistance rickets
due to inactivating mutation in vitamin D receptor
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3 symptoms ofhereditary vitamin D-resistance rickets
shortened clavicle
shortened ribcage
baldness
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which symptoms will be different in someone who lacks the enzyme for vitamin D, not the receptor
no baldness
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calcitonin structure
32 amino acid polypeptide (all 32 necessary)
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where is calcitonin produced
parafollicular / "C" cells of thyroid gland
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what controls calcitonin release
high plasma calcium = high calcitonin
low plasma calcium = low calcitonin release
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how do we know calcitonin is less important than PTH. and1,25 D3 for calcium regulation
can remove thyroid gland and maintain calcium homeostasis
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where are adrenal glands located
adjacent to upper surface of kidneys
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who has bigger adrenal glands
males
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2 distinct tissue types of adrenal glands
cortex and medulla
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what is adrenal cortex made of
large lipid-containing epithelial cells derived from mesoderm
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what does adrenal cortex produce
steroid hormones
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3 zones of adrenal cortex and their hormones
- zona glomerulosa = mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
- zone fasciculata = glucocorticoids (cortisol)
- zona reticularis = glucocorticoids, progestins, androgens and estrogens
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what is the adrenal medulla made of
chromaffin cells (fine brown granules when fixed with potassium bichromate) derived from neural crest
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what does adrenal medulla produce (2)
catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) and peptide hormones (enkephalins, dynorphins, atrial natriuretic peptides)
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what is the synthesis of adrenal steroids controlled by
adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)
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what produces ACTH
pituitary
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why is zona glomerulosa the only one that can synthesize mineralocorticoids
because it is the only zone with 18-hydroxylase
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why can zona glomerulosa no produce glucocorticoids
because it doesn't have 17a-hydroxylase
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how big is ACTH
39 amino acid polypeptide
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2 ACTH functions
- stimulates adenylyl cyclase to increase cAMP production
- activates steroidogenic enzymes to increase synthesis and release of steroid hormones
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what 2 substances have circadian pattern and what does this mean for them
plasma cortisol and ACTH
have a built-in feedback loop delay
(lowest at midnight, max in morning but independent of sleep)
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what abolishes plasma cortisol and ACTH circadian pattern (2)
stress and Cushing's disease
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steroid hormones
regulate the transcription of hormones or receptor-specific target genese
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2 adrenal hormones
aldosterone and glucocorticoids
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aldosterone function
sodium metabolism (increases reabsorption of Na+ by kidney)
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what must happen for aldosterone to affect sodium metabolism
coupled with Cl- during removal or replaced by K+/H+
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4 glucocorticoid functions
- salt retention
- protein and carb metabolism (PRIMARY FUNCTION)
- lipid metabolism
- anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions
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which adrenal hormone is more effective at salt retention
aldosterone
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how are glucocorticoids involved in protein and carb metabolism (2)
- stimulate synthesis of enzymes that break down tissue protein
- decrease glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue and decrease glycolysis
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what happens when glucocorticoids stimulate synthesis of enzymes that break down tissue protein (2)
- amino acids are converted to glucose and glycogen (gluconeogenesis) when they enter. the liver
- can decrease protein matrix and lead to osteoporosis
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what happens when glucocorticoids decrease glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue and decrease glycolysis (3)
- conserve glucose for other tissues
- causes increased blood glucose (adrenal diabetes)
- prolonged adrenal diabetes can lead to destruction of beta cells in pancreas and diabetes mellitus
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2 glucocorticoid effects on lipid metabolism
- maintain or increase lipolitic enzyme levels in adipose tissue
- increase lipolytic action of other hormones
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what does glucocorticoid excess lead to in terms of lipids (2)
hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia
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3 glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects
- decreased inflammatory response
- atrophy of lymphatic system
- decreased histamine formation = less allergic reactions
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why are glucoccorticoids used in organ transplantation
because decreases number of circulating lymphocytes and antiboy formation, therefore helps avoid organ rejection
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what is glucocorticoid secretion controlled by
ACTH
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what does the cortisol double negative feedback loop connect
hypothalamus (CRH) and anterior pituitary (ACTH)
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congenital adrenal hyperplasia
enzyme deficiency that leads to cortisol not being produced and ACTH secretion is unchecked
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congenital adrenal hyperplasia treatment
administer cortisol to correct deficiency and normalize ACTH secretion
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what does psychological and physical stress lead to
increased CRH, ACTH and cortisol synthesis and release
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advantage of increased cortisol
more energy and amino acids by tissue protein breakdown
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disadvantage of increased cortisol
inhibits wound healing
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Addison's disease
hypofunction of adrenal cortex (failure to produce adrenocortical hormones cortisol and aldosterone)
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what is Addison's disease mainly caused by
autoimmune attack on adrenal glands (or tuberculosis)
- may involve total gland destruction
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symptoms of cortisol/glucocorticoid deficiency (Addison's disease) (6)
low blood sugar, low lipolysis, low gluconeogenesis
lack of energy, muscular weakness, inability to take stress
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treatment for cortisol/glucocorticoid deficiency (Addison's disease)
cortisol to help carbohydrate metabolism
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symptoms of aldosterone/mineralocorticoid deficiency (Addison's disease) (7)
low Na+, Cl-, H2O
low extracellular fluid, low cardiac output
increased K+, H+
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what happens after 7 day complete absence of mineralocorticoids
die
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treatment for aldosterone/mineralocorticoid deficiency (Addison's disease)
aldosterone to control electrolyte blood levels
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Cushing's disease
hyperfunction of adrenal cortex (increased production of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids)
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what is the cause of Cushing's disease
increased circulating ACTH levels (pituitary/adrenal tumor), leads to hyperplasia/growth
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effects of increased glucocorticoid production (Cushing's disease) (4)
increased blood glucose (adrenal diabetes), insulin secretion, protein breakdown = osteoporosis
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effects of increased mineralocorticoid production (Cushing's disease) (6)
increased Na+, Cl-, H2O, plasma volume, extracellular fluid, hypertension
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why can Cushing's disease lead to masculinization
increased sex hormones and androgens
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Cushing's disease diagnosis (6)
puffy face, masculinization, hypertension that does not respond to BP medication, high blood glucose and steroid metabolites in urine, undetectable ACTH, high circulating cortisol
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Cushing's disease treatment
subtotal removal of adrenal cortex
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what can sometimes happen after removing adrenal tumor
atrophy of other adrenal because loss of circulating ACTH (Addison's diseasE)
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treatment after removing adrenal tumor
synthetic glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids
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where is pancreas
behind stomach
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what is 99% of pancreas
exocrine = secretes digestive enzymes
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what is 1% of pancreas
islets of Langerhans
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islets of Langerhans
endocrine structure; compact cells with good vascularization
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60% islets of Langerhans
beta cells = synthesize insulin
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25% islets of Langerhans
alpha cells = synthesize glucagon
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insulin
only hormone that acts primarily to decrease blood glucose (IMPORTANT)
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fasting glucose level
80mg/100mL (always present in blood)
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why must glucose be transported into cells by membrane proteins
because it is hydrophilic
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what does stimulation of insulin receptors lead to
inserts glucose transport protein onto cell surfaces to increase glucose uptake
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what happens as we eat to induce insulin secretion before blood glucose increases
release of gastrin and vagal impulses to beta cells
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what does glucose become in liver and muscle cells
glycogen
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what does glucose become in adipose tissue
fat
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what does glucose become in other body cells
oxidized to produce ATP
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insulin deficiency
destruction of beta cells leads to diabetes mellitus
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diabetes mellitus
most tissues cannot take up glucose efficiently, glucose accumulates in circ
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will glucose accumulate in circ even if not ingested
yes because increased gluconeogenesis will occur (protein breakdown)
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what becomes main energy source in insulin deficiency
free fatty acids (FFA), but inefficently used
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what does incomplete FFA oxidation lead to (3)
increased circulating acetoacetic acid and metabolic acidosis, and acetone
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what is one way to tell someone has extreme untreated diabetes
smell acetone in breath
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what are consequences of incomplete FFA oxidation (3)
decreased blood pH, diabetic coma and death
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glucose >180mg% (3)
glucose in urine
loss of water in urine
dehydration and increased thirst
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treatment for diabetes mellitus
insulin administration (may also need to correct acidosis and electrolyte imbalance if extreme)
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type 1/insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
insulin deficient
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2 causes of type 1 diabetes
beta cella destruction (no insulin synthesis) and defective insulin release
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treatment for beta cell destruction
insulin administration and proper diet
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treatment for defective insulin release
drugs stimulating insulin release and proper diet and exercise
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what is considered to be low blood glucose and why
20-30mg/100mL (not enough for brain use = insulin shock/hypoglycemic coma)
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type 2/insulin-independent diabetes mellitus
hypo-responsiveness of target cells to insulin
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what are insulin levels like in type 2 diabetes
normal to abnormally high
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what is insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes often due to
decreased no. of insulin receptors on target cells (downregulation)
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what is type 2 diabetes associated with
overeating / obesity
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treatment for type 2 diabetes
proper diet and exercise
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juvenile diabetes mellitus
insulin-dependent; beta cells don't produce insulin
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treatment for juvenile diabetes mellitus
insulin administration
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glucose tolerance test
after overnight fast, administer 0.75-1.5g glucose per kg body weight, measure glucose before and every 30-60 mins for 3-4 hours
- glucose tolerance lower in diabetes, higher in hyperinsulinism
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how does blood glucose change in normal individual
from 80mg/100mL to 130mg/mL and after 2-3 hours, returns to normal
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how does blood glucose change in diabetic individual
increase in blood glucose is greater and returns to normal more slowly
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what type of hormone is glucagon
peptide hormone
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what synthesizes and releases glucagon
alpha cells of pancreas
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2 ways glucagon raises blood sugar
glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen) and gluconeogenesis (glucose synthesis)
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glucagon function in adipose tissue
increases rate of lipolysis -> increases FFA conc
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why is it less important than insulin
other hormones can have same function e.g. cortisol, epinephrine, norepinephrine
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what kind of hormone is growth hormone / somatotropin / STH
single chain polypeptide
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what produces growth hormone / somatotropin / STH
anterior lobe of pituitary
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2 growth hormone functions
- increases protein synthesis in bone, muscle, kidney, liver (enhances amino acid uptake, accelerates transcription and translation of mRNA)
- increases rate of lipolysis and utilisation of FFA as energy source
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what is growth hormone release controlled by
hypothalamic neurohormones:
- GRH = stimulates
- somatostatin = inhibits
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when and where are somatomedins produced
produced by liver under GH stimulation
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what are somatomedins structurally similar to
insulin, therefore called isunlin-like growth factors 1 and 2 (IGF-1 and IGF-2)
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somatomedin function
increase protein synthesis and stimulate growth
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GH deficiency
leads to decreased physical growth in the young
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excess GH in young individuals
gigantism
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excess GH in adults
acromegaly
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acromegaly
many bones (particularly cartilaginous regions) get longer a heavier, increased frontal bossing, brow furrow, enlargement of nose base, thickening of lips
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where do somatomedins act in their double negative feedback loop
hypothalamus and anterior pituitary
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primary reproductive organs
gonads
(testes = male)
(ovaries = female)
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2 gonad functions
- gametogenesis (production of gametes - spermatozoa and ova)
- secretion of sex hormones testosterone, estrogen and progesterone (male and female)
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where do females produce androgens (2)
ovaries and adrenals**
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role os estrogen in males
maintains bone density
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where is estrogen produced in males and how
testes; conversion by aromatase of testosterone to estradiol
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estrogen deficiency in males (2)
- leads to decreased body fat
- contributes to sexual desire and erectile function
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what secretes gonodotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
hypothalamus
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where does GnRH travel to and how once secreted
travels to anterior pituitary via hypothalamo-pituitary portal vessels
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what does GnRH stimulate the release of
pituitary gonadotropins (follicle-stimulating hormone/FSH and luteinizing hormone/LH)
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what do FSH and LH do once secreted from anterior pituitary
stimulate development of spermatozoa/ova, and secretion of sex steroids (estrogens and androgens)
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2 locations sex steroids exert effects
- gonads
- other parts of reproductive system and body
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what do gonads produce, and what does it do
inhibin - feeds back on anterior pituitary
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spermatogenesis
production of mature germ cells
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where does spermatogenesis take place
seminiferous tubules
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testes principal functions (2)
spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis
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how long does the process of maturation from immature spermatogonia to mature spermatozoon take in humans
approx 60 days
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how come men have relatively constant supply of sperm throughout life
can renew pool of precursor germ cells (spermatogonia)
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what condition is spermatogenesis dependent on
androgen concentration in seminiferous tubules being 10x greater than in circulation
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what ensures the high androgen concentrations in seminiferous tubules
ABP synthesized by Sertoli cells
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2 types of cells involved for maturation of spermatozoa
Leydig cells and Sertoli cells
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where are Leydig cells located
outside seminiferous tubules
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Leydig cell function
synthesize androgens in response to LH binding to surface receptors
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where are Sertoli cells located
within seminiferous tubules
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Sertoli cell functions (2)
- synthesize ABP and inhibin in response to FSH
- envelop germ cells during maturation process
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2 negative feedback loop of testicular androgen regulation
- hypothalamic-pituitary-Leydig cell axis
- hypothalamic-pituitary-seminiferous-tubules-axis
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hypothalamic-pituitary-Leydig cell axis (4) DOUBLE NEGATIVE
- GnRH stimulates release of LH and FSH
- LH and FSH stimulate Leydig cells and Sertoli cells
- Leydig cells produce androgens
- Androgen inhibit release of GnRH (hypothalamus), LH and FSH (anterior pituitary)
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hypothalamic-pituitary-seminiferous-tubules axis
- GnRH stimulates release of LH and FSH
- LH and FSH stimulate Leydig cells and Sertoli cells
- Sertoli cells secrete non steroidal inhibin
- inhibin inhibits FSH release
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2 principal functions of ovary
production of mature eggs and steroid hormones
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function of steroid hormones in women (2)
regulate reproductive tract and influence sexual behaviour
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how many oocytes do women have at birth
2 mil (lifetime supply)
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how many oocytes are left at puberty
400,000 ova
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primordial follicles
oocyte surrounded by layer of granulosa cells and basement membrane
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what triggers development of primordial follicles into primary follicles
unsure
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what controls the growth of primary follicles once started (2)
gonadotropins and steroid hormones
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2 possible outcomes for primary follicle
ovulation or degeneration (atresia)
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first step of follicular growth
primordial follicle grows and develops zona pellucida
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zona pellucida
acellular layer rich in glycoproteins surrounding the oocyte
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what happens once primordial follicle has developed zona pellucida
granulosa cells divide and increase in layers to become primary follicles
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what influences primary follicle development
FSH and estrogens
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what is important for expression of LH receptors on granulosa cells
estrogens
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what happens after primary follicle is developed, and what influences it
FSH and LH cause primary follicle to develop into a secondary follicle that expresses receptors for FSH, estrogen and LH
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what happens after secondary follicle is developed
appearance of follicular antrum which contains secretions from granulosa cells
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what happens after appearance of follicular antrum and what influences it
FSH and LH cause granulosa cells to elaborate follicular fluid (large portion of preovulatory follicle)
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what also happens as follicle matures from primary to secondary follicle
cells from ovarian stroma surrounding follicle differentiate and become theca cells (steroid producing cells)
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what do theca and granulosa cells contribute towards
synthesis of higher amounts of estrogen
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what does the ruptured follicle transform into
corpus luteum
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what does corpus luteum secrete
progesterone
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what contributes to formation of corpus luteum (2)
theca and granulosa cells
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2 things corpus luteum synthesizes, and how much
progesterone and estrogens
- large amounts for few days following ovulation, then drop off unless implantation of fertilized ovum
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luteolysis
corpus luteum degenerates without implantation
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what can induce luteal regression and what effect may this have
prostaglandins; decrease LH binding and therefore steroidogenesis
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what may be the trigger for initiation of next reproductive cycle
decrease of plasma progesterone and estrogen
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what happens to corpus luteum upon implantation
transforms into corpus luteum of pregnancy
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what is corpus luteum of pregnancy responsible for
synthesis of progesterone and estrogen and creation of proper endocrine environment until placenta is established
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what causes endometrium to thicken prior to day 1 of menstrual cycle
estradiol
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what induces appearance of specialized glycogen-secreting glands
progesterone
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day 1 of menstrual cycle
1st day of detectable vaginal bleeding (deterioration of uterine endometrium)
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what causes menses/bleeding to begin on day 1
low estradiol and progesterone in circ; blood vessels supplying endometrium constrict to reduce blood supply
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what is the bleeding of menstrual cycle
endometrium deteriorates, flows through cervix into vagina
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how long does bleeding typically last
5 days (ovaries endocrinologically inactive)
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what leads to increased pituitary FSH secretion (2)
- low estradiol and progesterone (lack of negative feedback loop)
- decrease in inhibin
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what does the high FSH concentration lead to (days 1-7)
cohort of ovarian follicles develops and stimulates granulosa cells of follicles to proliferate
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what is another contributing factor of granulosa cell proliferation
granulosa cells produce estrogen
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what happens on day 8 of cycle
1 follicle becomes dominant and committed to further development, rest degenerate
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how does 1 follicle become dominant in humans
unknown
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what does the dominant follicle do
produces increasingly more estradiol to stimulate uterine endometrium proliferation
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what happens by day 13 of cycle
endometrium very thick, estradiol induces production of endometrial progesterone receptors
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3 sections of menstrual cycle (from day 1)
menstrual, proliferative, secretory
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2 phases of menstrual cycle
follicular and luteal
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3 effects of moderate estradiol concentrations
- negative feedback on FSH
- stimulates synthesis of LH by pituitary
- increase sensitivity of pituitary to GnRH
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why does LH accumulate in pituitary at moderate estradiol concs
because it stimulates synthesis but inhibits release of LH
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what causes estrogen concentration to continue to build
developing follicle
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what do high estrogen concs do (and when)
stimulate LH release (LH surge) on day 14
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estrogen positive feedback control mechanism
stimulation of LH synthesis by estradiol + increased sensitivity of anterior pituitary to GnRH = increased LH synthesis
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what does LH surge do
causes follicle to rupture (mechanism unclear) and ovum is ejected
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what do oral contraceptive pills contain (2)
estrogen and progesterone
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why do oral contraceptives work
maintain moderate circulating levels of estrogen and progesterone to suppress release of LH and FSH from pituitary -> prevents ovarian follicles from maturing and being ovulated
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oral contraceptive success rate when taken correctly
99%
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luteal phase (& duration)
steroids produced by corpus luteum dominate (lasts 14 days)
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what happens after 14 days with no implantation and corpus luteum degenerates (4)
- steroid levels drop
- uterine endometrium degenerates
- menstruation begins
- pituitary starts to increase FSH secretion
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where is unfertilised egg taken to at ovulation
fallopian tube, propelled towards lumen of uterus
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up to what point will spermatozoa travel to fertilize the egg
oviduct
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when/where does egg start dividing into blastocyst
during its transport down the oviduct into uterine lumen
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what does blastocyst differentiate into (2)
trophoblast and inner cell mass
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what does trophoblast become
placenta
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what does inner cell mass become
embryo
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what does trophoblast do to embed developing embryo in endometrium
invades uterine mucosa
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what does trophoblast start to synthesize around the time of implantation
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) (2)
has LH-like properties, stimulates corpus luteum to continue secreting gonadal steroids
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what happens at 12th week of pregnancy
placenta takes over the endocrine function of corpus luteum
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what quickly appears in blood and urine, and what is this basis for
HCG; basis for immunological pregnancy test
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lactation
secretion of milk by breast (mammary glands)
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what is required for lactation
normal mammary development
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what happens for mature non-pregnant mammary gland (ductal) development
with puberty and increasing estrogen levels, duct growth enhancement and duct branching
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what stimulates growth of alveoli in mature non-pregnant mammary glands
alveoli
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what is most breast enlargement due to in mature non-pregnant mammary glands
fat deposition under glandular tissue
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what allows ductal and alveoli structures to fully develop (4)
estrogen, progesterone, prolactin and human placental lactogen
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what controls milk production during pregnancy
prolactin
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what inhibits milk secretion
high estrogen levels
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what happens to prolactin and estrogen levels after parturition
estrogen levels decrease, prolactin levels remain high
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what do the low estrogen and high prolactin levels allow for
milk synthesis, then alveoli secrete it to fill the ducts
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nursing
under action of oxytocin, ducts contract to cause milk ejection
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prolactin (what produces it & function)
anterior pituitary - milk production
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oxytocin (what produces it & function)
posterior pituitary - milk ejection
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what is milk made of (5)
water, protein, fat, carbohydrate lactose and antibodies
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lactational amenorrhea
maintained nursing stimulates prolactin production which inhibits the secretion of FSH and LH - blocks resumption of reproductive cycle therefore can be used as contraception
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menopause
loss of ovarian steroid production
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why can ovaries no longer produce estrogen and progesterone
most follicles depleted / disappeared through atresia
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4 symptoms of lack of estrogen
hot flashes, dry vagina, restlessness and bone loss
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what is indicative of menopause and why
high FSH conc; cessation of ovarian steroid hormone production eliminates negative feedback loop
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how to cure estrogen deficiency symptoms (but what is limitation)
estrogen replacement threapy, but fertility cannot be restored
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what is similar in structure to cholesterol
provitamin D3 (sensitive to UVB radiation)
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what is provitamin D3 converted to
vitamin D3
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what is vitamin D3 then converted to (& what does the conversion)
liver converts vitamin D into 25-hydroxy-vitamin D3
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what is major circulating form of vitamin D
25-hydroxy-vitamin D3
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what happens to 25-hydroxy-vitamin D3 in peripheral tissues
1-hydroxylation occurs - makes it 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 (active form that binds to receptors)
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what condition does the sun have to meet for UVB synthesis to occur
40 degress
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why is there vitamin D deficiency in the middle East
because it's so hot that people avoid the sun
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3 conditions that have shown north-south gradients
1. certain types of cancers
2. autoimmune diseases
3. infectious diseases
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what types of cancers show north-south gradient and why
digestive cancers and leukemias; places with elevation are more vitamin D sufficient therefore see reduction in colon cancer
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example of autoimmune disease with north-south gradient
multiple sclerosis
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what causes immune system cells (macrophages) to become responsive to 25D3
sensing presence of bacterial cell wall
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treatment of cells with 1,25 D3 induces what
secretion of antibacterial activity in the form of antimicrobial proteins
