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Endocrine Flashcards

1
Q

What endocrine hormones or equivalents are released by hypothalamus?

A

thyrotropin, corticotropin, growth hormone releasing hormone, gonadotropin releasing hormone, somatostatin, DA

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2
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Somatostatin inhibits _______ and _________.

A

growth hormone releasing hormone

thyrotropin releasing hormone

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3
Q

Where is somatomedin C synthesized? What triggers its synthesis? What is its function?

A

Liver

GH

Increases somatostatin levels which decrease GH levels

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4
Q

Prolactin is tonically inhibited by _______.

A

Dopamine

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5
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What is the effect of ADH?

A

increase distal tubule H2O absorption and NaCl loss

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6
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Which hypothalamic releasing hormone inhibits ADH?

A

Corticotropin releasing hormone

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7
Q

Gonadotropin releasing hormone is released mainly by the _______ of the hypothalamus.

A

arcuate nucleus

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8
Q

Which nerve is responsible for an erection in males/females?

A

nervi erigentes

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