Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

List all hormones produced by the anterior pituitary

Answer 1

GH - growth hormone
TSH - Thyroid stimulating hormone
ACTH -
FSH -
LH
PRL - Prolactin
MSH
beta-endorphin

Question 2

GH fxn

Answer 2

development of bones and tissue

Question 3

TSH fxn

Answer 3

triggers release of thyroxine T4 and Triiodothronine T3 from the thyroid to maintain energy levels and body temperature

Question 3

ACTH fxn

Answer 3

stimulates cortisol release from adrenal cortex for stress, metabolism and blood glucose maintenance

Question 4

FSH fxn

Answer 4

Females - development of ovarian follicles and oestrogen release
Males - sperm production

Question 5

LH fxn

Answer 5

Females - ovulation
Males - testosterone

Question 6

PRL fxn

Answer 6

breast and milk production
testosterone in males

Question 7

MSH fxn

Answer 7

melanin production (skin pigmentation)

Question 8

beta-endorphin fxn

Answer 8

pain regulation and mood control

Question 9

how is the hypothalamus involved?

Answer 9

releases activation or inhibition hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary function

Question 10

Describe the TSH test

Answer 10

high = HYPOthyroidism
Low = HYPERthyroidism

Guide medication dosage adjustments

Question 11

why is TSH a good marker to measure thyroid function?

Answer 11

it is the most sensitive

Question 12

Describe the Free Thyroxine FT4 test

Question 13

Describe the Total Thyroxine T4 test

Question 14

Describe the Free Triiodothyronine FT3 test