Endocrine

Question 1

What are 3 thyroid hormones?

Answer 1

-T3
-T4
-CT (calcitonin)

Question 2

Where does Epi & Norepi come from?

Answer 2

Adrenal Medulla

Question 3

What are 6 functions of glucocorticoids?

Answer 3

-protein breakdown
-glucose formation
-lipolysis
-stress resistance
-anti-inflammatory
-decrease immune system

Question 4

Aldosterone comes from which organs?
Androgens come from which organs?

Answer 4

Aldosterone comes from andrenal glands (sit on top of kidneys), sympathetic response hormone

Androgens come from primary sex organs(testes and ovaries), prepubescent growth spurt

Question 5

Difference between XX and XY and inhibin?

Answer 5

XY: inhibin inhibits FSH from Anterior Pituitary
XX: increased FSH release from Anterior Pituitary

Question 6

Which hormone regulates Ca+ and other ions?
Which gland is associated?

Answer 6

PTH: parathyroid hormone
From parathyroid glands(nodes on thyroid)

Question 7

What are 2 pancreatic hormones affecting BGL?

Answer 7

Glucagon: secreted by alpha cells, increase BGL

Insulin: secreted by beta cells, decrease BGL

Question 8

How many hormones does the anterior pituitary make?

Answer 8

7

hGH: somatotropin
TSH: thyroid stim.
FSH: follicle stim.(Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone)
LH: luteinizing, reproductive
PRL: prolactin
ACTH: adrenocorticotropic
MSH: melanocyte

Question 9

How many hormones does the posterior pituitary make?

Answer 9

2

OT: oxytocin, milk
ADH: increase bp

Question 10

Define endocrine vs exocrine glands?

Answer 10

Endocrine: secrete into interstitial/blood
Exocrine: secrete into ducts, which go to body cavities or outside body