Endocrine Flashcards

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Indicate important differences between hormonal and neural controls of body functioning.

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Neural control of the body is a very fast electrical or chemical signal that last for a short
period of time.
Generally, one neuron only controls a few cells , with strength depending on
the number of action potentials .
Endocrine control of the body is a slow chemical signal that can last as long as
hormone levels remain in the body .
Hormones can control organs or parts of the body,
with
strength of response depending on the amount of hormone released

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compare the 3 classes of hormones peptides , steroids , and
amino acid derivatives) according to how they are synthesized ,
stored ,
released ,
and transported , along with their mechanism of action .

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peptide hormones are short chains of amino acids that are synthesized in advance and stored in secretory
vesicles .Upon stimulation of the tell , peptide hormones are released by exocytosis , and can be freely transported
in the plasma because they are monomers of proteins .
When they reach their target cell , peptide hormones bind to
membrane receptors and activate the second messenger systems.
Steroid hormones are derivatives of cholesterol la tipid) that are synthesized as needed .
They cannot be stored due to
being lipophilic ,
but when the cell is stimulated , are released by simple diffusion .
Steroid hormones must be transported in
the blood bound to plasma proteins .
When they reach target cells , these hormones easily cross the membrane and bind to
either cytoplasmic or nuclear receptors to alter gene transcription.
amino acid derived hormones are 1 or 2 A- As that act as hormones . The 2 main Ats these hormones come from are
tyrosine and tryptophan.
Tyrosinederived hormones include thyroid hormones , which are synthesized in advance
* bind to nuclear receptors only
and stored in vesicles ,
but are released ,
transported ,
and act as steroid hormones. Catheadamies are also tyrosine
derived and are synthesized ,
stored , released , and transported like peptide hormones.
Tryptophan -
derived hormones
also are synthesized ,
stored , released , and transported like peptide hormones.

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Describe the relationship between hypothalamus and the
pituitary gland

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The pituitary gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus by the hypophyseal stalk.
some cell bodies where hormones are created are in the hypothalamus while their axons project
into the pituitary gland . Hormones created in the hypothalamus can stimulate or inhibit
pituitary hormones .
The hypophyseal portal system allows hypothalamic hormones to travel directly to the
pituitary w/o circulating the blood stream

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Compare the anterior and posterior pituitary

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the anterior pituitary is made of glandular tissue and synthesizes hormones to be released in response to
secretion of hypothalamus hormones.the posterior pituitary is made of nervous tissue . It does not synthesize
hormones ,but stores hypothalamic hormones until their stimulated release by an Action potential

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Hypothalamic hormones released from the posterior pituitary:

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ADH /Vasopressin :
elevate blood pressure by retaining fluid
oxytocin :
milk ejection in breastfeeding female

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Hypothalamic hormones released from the anterior pituitary:

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corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) :
stimulates release of ACTH from anterior Pituitary

growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH):
stimulates release of GH from anterior Pituitary

growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH) :
inhibits release of GH

gonadotropin hormone
releasing hormone (GnRH): stimulates release of gonadotropin hormones
LH and FSH from anterior Pituitary

thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH): stimulates release of TSH and / or prolactic from Anterior Pituitary

dopamine : inhibits release of prolactin from anterior pituitary

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Describe the reflex pathway of oxytocin and ADH, explaining
the mechanisms that control their release ,
their target organ
responses , and their cellular mechanisms of Action.

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ADH is stimulated by 10W systemic blood pressure .
It is target to the kidney tubule to signal for an
increased retention of water to elevated the blood pressure . Normal BP inhibits ADH.

Oxytocin ,
a peptide hormone, is stimulated to release in response to baby suckling on breast. They target the smooth muscle in the breast , and bind to membrane receptors that activate the GCPR-PLC pathway that signal for the milk to eject

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List the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary and
give their functions + reflex pathways

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) :
stimulated to release by CRH and targets the adrenal
medulla . Works directly to affect metabolism (Stress)

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) stimulated to release by GnRH + targets gonads. useful in reproductive.

growth hormone (GH) /somatotropin : stimulated to release by GHRH and inhibited by GHIH,
targeting the liver and other organs.at stimulates glucose
conservation and bone growth .

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH):
stimulated to release by TRH ,
targeting the thyroid gland , TSH
stimulates the thyroid to produce T3 and T4

prolactin :
stimulated directly by the hypothalamus .prolactin targets the breast tissue to stimulate
milk production.
Prolactin is inhibited by dopamine.

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Describe growth hormone secretion patterns, how GH is transported ,
where receptors are ,
how it creates a cellular response , and
its metabolic effects.

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Growth hormone (GH) is secreted through exocytosis in response to GHRH and travels thru the blood freely in the plasma . It has receptors in the liver that when bound , release IGF -1 . IGF - 1 targets
almost all tissues to stimulate growth and energy conservation .

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Describe the anatomy of the thyroid gland and identify the
hormones secreted by the distinct cell types

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The thyroid is a butterfly -
shaped gland composed of follicular cells that secrete T3
and T4 , surrounding an open follicle. Parafollicular c-cells surround the follicular cells and
produce calcitonin.

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Identify the process and control factors of thyroid hormone
biosynthesis and storage

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Na+K+ ATPase creates a concentration gradient for Na+ to enter paired with I- on the basolateral membrane of the follicular cell. I- then exits
on the apical side using a CI- I - exchanger. I - + I - = I3 which pairs with thyroglobulin precursor that contains tyrosine packaged by the Golgi .
To attached to newly made DIT, MIT, T3 , T4 enters into a colloid droplet through pinocytosis , cleaves off MIT + DIT and T3,T4 is secreted out into a capillary

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Describe secretion of thyroid hormones , how they are transported,
where receptors are ,
how a cellular response is created ,
and
metabolite effects .

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Thyroid hormone T4 is made in advance and stored in vesicles . When stimulated to release , T4 →T3 and is released by exocytosis .
Thyroid hormones travel in blood bound to TBG , with receptors all
throughout the body. This causes increase of Na+ K+ ATPase activity by producing more of the enzyme . This causes increased
metabolism and O2 use .

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Neural Control

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Long distance
Electrical and Chemical
Very fast
Usually short acting
Each neuron targets one/few cells
All APs same; stronger signal indicated by increased frequency

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Endocrine Control

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Long distance
Chemical
Slower
Responses longer lasting
Hormones go throughout entire body
Stronger stimulus indicated by more hormone

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Autocrine signal

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Acts on cell that secreted it

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Paracrine signal

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Acts on cells in vicinity of cell that secreted it

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Endocrine signal

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Travels through the blood to a distant target, where it has an effect at very low concentrations

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hormone

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a chemical signal used in the body at low concentration.

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Target cell

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the destination of the hormone

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receptor

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a protein on or in the cell in which the hormone can bind to

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Hormone Classes

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Peptide
Steroid
Amino acid-derived

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Peptide Hormones

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Synthesized in advance and stored in secretory vesicles
Released by exocytosis
Freely dissolve in plasma
Short half life
Bind to membrane receptors
Activate 2nd messenger systems/gene transcription

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Steroid Hormones

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Synthesized when needed; not stored
Released by diffusion
Bind to plasma proteins for blood transport
Longer half life
Bind to intracellular receptors
Activate gene transcription

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Amino Acid Derived - (Tyrosine derived) Thyroid hormone

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Properties same as steroid hormone except:
Precursor is made in advance and stored in vesicles
Binds to nuclear receptors

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Amino Acid Derived - (Tyrosine derived) Catecholamines
Properties same as peptide hormone Examples Dopamine Epinephrine Norepinephrine
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Tryptophan-derived
Melatonin Properties like peptide hormones
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Anterior Pituitary
Glandular tissue Synthesizes and releases hormones in response to hypothalamic hormones
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Posterior Pituitary
Nervous tissue Stores hormones synthesized in hypothalamus & releases them in response to APs
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Hypothalamic Hormones
Synthesized in hypothalamus but stored in/released from posterior pituitary Synthesized in hypothalamus and released into hypophyseal portal system
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Hypothalamic Hormones Posterior Pituitary
Synthesized in hypothalamus but stored in/released from posterior pituitary ADH Oxytocin
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Class: peptide hormone Stimulus for release: decreased blood pressure Half-life: ~15 minutes Target cells: kidney tubule Receptor: GPCR (cAMP pathway) Response at target: increased water reabsorption by kidney Organismal response: increased blood pressure
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Oxytocin
Class: peptide hormone Stimulus for release (in nursing women): baby suckling (signal to hypothalamus) Half-life: ~4 minutes Target cells: smooth muscle cells of breast ducts Receptor: GPCR (PLC pathway) Response: milk ejection
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Hypothalamic Hormones Anterior Pituitary
Synthesized in hypothalamus and released into hypophyseal portal system to control release of anterior pituitary hormones CRH Dopamine GHIH/Somatostatin GHRH GnRH TRH All are peptide hormones except dopamine
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Stimulus from hypothalamus: CRH Cells secreted by: corticotropes Target: Adrenal cortex
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)/ Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Stimulus from hypothalamus: GnRH Cells secreted by: gonadotropes Target: gonads
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Growth Hormone (GH)/ Somatotropin
Tonic release Stimulus from hypothalamus: GHRH Inhibition from hypothalamus: GHIH Cells secreted by: somatotropes Transport in blood: free and bound to protein Half life: 18 minutes Target: Liver (and many other cells) Receptor: tyrosine kinase receptor Action at target: Liver- produces IGF-1 that goes to bones and other organs to increase growth and function Adipose – lipolysis Muscles – increases protein synthesis Overall – conserves glucose Organismal response: Growth, especially of bones Use of lipids for energy
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) /Thyrotropin
Stimulus from hypothalamus: TRH Cells secreted by: thyrotropes Target: Thyroid gland Receptor: GPCR (cAMP) Action at target: produce TH
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Prolactin
Regulation from hypothalamus: dopamine inhibits Cells secreted by: lactotropes Target: breast tissue Action at target: milk production
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Hormonal Imbalances
Too much hormone being produced Too little hormone being produced Receptor problems Decreased number Decreased sensitivity Genetic disorder that leads to non-functional protein
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Hormonal Disorders
Primary disorders Problem with end organ function Secondary disorders Problem with organ higher up in pathway
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Growth Hormone Metabolic Effects
Liver- produces IGF-1 that goes to bones and other organs to increase growth and function Adipose – lipolysis Muscles – increases protein synthesis Overall – conserves glucose
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Liver
produces IGF-1 that goes to bones and other organs to increase growth and function
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Adipose
lipolysis
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Muscles
increases protein synthesis
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Overall
conserves glucose
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Too little GH
In children: dwarfism
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Too much GH
In children: gigantism In adults: acromegaly
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Thyroid Gland & Hormones
C-cells Calcitonin Cuboidal epithelial cells (follicular cells) Thyroid hormone T3-triiodothyronine T4-thyroxine
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Thyroid Hormone Secretion and Action
Class: amino acid-derived (tyrosine) Stimulus for release: released tonically; TSH Transport in blood: most bound to TBG (thyroxine binding globulin) Half-life: T3 – 1 day; T4 – 1 week Target cells: throughout body Receptor: TR (nuclear receptor) Response at target: increase Na+/K+-ATPase activity by producing more of the enzyme Organismal response: increased metabolism and oxygen use Feedback: T3 and T4 have negative feedback on hypothalamus and anterior pituitary
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Hypothyroidism (myxedema)
Iodine deficiency Idiopathic Congenital leads to cretinism
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Hyperthyroidism
Graves’ Disease (production of TSIs) Toxic goiter (production of TH) Thyroid adenoma (production of TH)