Endocrine Lab

Question 1

Initiation and maintenance of lactation. Pituitarily secreted.

Answer 1

Prolactin

Question 2

High when waking. Functions to increase BS, decrease immune system and aid in metabolism of fat, protein and cargos. Adrenally produced.

Answer 2

Cortisol

Question 3

Regulates development, growth, pubertal maturation and and reproductive process of body. Pituitarily secreted.

Answer 3

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (LSH)

Question 4

Stimulates ovulation in women and testosterone production in men. Adrenally produced

Answer 4

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 5

Assess adrenal function by measuring how cortisol levels change in response to dexamethasone (which suppresses cortisol levels). Normal 10

Answer 5

Dexamethasone Suppression Test

Question 6

Stimulates collagen and protein synthesis. Increased elves=acromegaly; decreased levels=hypopituitarism.

Answer 6

Growth Hormone

Question 7

Steroid (mineralocorticoid) homrone (from adrenal cortex) which is regulator of extracellular volume and serum K. Primary role in BO control. Increased levels=primary hyperaldosteronism.

Answer 7

Aldosterone

Question 8

Used in testing for DI. Desmopressin acetate given and urine measurements pre and post administration. Synthetic ADH

Answer 8

Vasopressin challenge/H20 Deprivation