Endocrine Overview 3 Flashcards
Anterior lobe hormones: What is the acronym to remember?
FLAT PEG
Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG
F
FSH
Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG
L
Luteinizing hormone
Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG
A
ACTH
Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG
T
TSH
FSH =
Follicle stimulating hormone
LH =
Luteinizing hormone
ACTH =
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
TSH =
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
FSH function
- follicle maturation, estrogen
- spermatogenesis
Where is FSH found?
Ovaries
Testes
Where is LH found?
- ovaries
- testes
Functions of LH
- ovulation and progesterone
- spermatogenesis, testosterone
ACTH affects this gland
adrenal gland
Cortisol has many functions, but its primary function is to regulate metabolism of:
- proteins
- carbs
- lipids
**causing increase in blood glucose
In addition to metabolism functions, cortisol also has this type of protective mechanism
Anti-inflammatory
TSH affects this gland
Thyroid
TSH causes an increase in:
- thyroid hormone
- iodine uptake
Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG
P
Prolactin
Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG
E
Endorphins
Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG
G
GH
Prolactin affects these
Breasts
Prolactin: functions
- Stimulates growth of breast tissue
- Sustains milk production in postpartum mammals
What are endorphins?
Group of opiate-like peptides
What do endorphins do?
- Modulate transmission of pain perception by raising pain threshold
- Produce sedation and euphoria
How does GH stimulate/control rate of skeletal and visceral growth?
By directly influencing protein, carb, and lipid metabolism
When do GH levels typically increase?
- surgery
- fever
- physical exercise
- etc
Growth hormone affects these organs in particular
- muscle
- bone
- liver
