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Endocrine Overview 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Anterior lobe hormones: What is the acronym to remember?

A

FLAT PEG

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2
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Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

F

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FSH

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3
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Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

L

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Luteinizing hormone

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4
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Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

A

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ACTH

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5
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Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

T

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TSH

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6
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FSH =

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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7
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LH =

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Luteinizing hormone

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8
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ACTH =

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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9
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TSH =

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone

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10
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FSH function

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  • follicle maturation, estrogen

- spermatogenesis

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11
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Where is FSH found?

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Ovaries

Testes

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12
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Where is LH found?

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  • ovaries

- testes

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13
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Functions of LH

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  • ovulation and progesterone

- spermatogenesis, testosterone

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14
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ACTH affects this gland

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adrenal gland

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15
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Cortisol has many functions, but its primary function is to regulate metabolism of:

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  • proteins
  • carbs
  • lipids

**causing increase in blood glucose

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16
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In addition to metabolism functions, cortisol also has this type of protective mechanism

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Anti-inflammatory

17
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TSH affects this gland

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Thyroid

18
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TSH causes an increase in:

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  • thyroid hormone

- iodine uptake

19
Q

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

P

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Prolactin

20
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Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

E

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Endorphins

21
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Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

G

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GH

22
Q

Prolactin affects these

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Breasts

23
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Prolactin: functions

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  • Stimulates growth of breast tissue

- Sustains milk production in postpartum mammals

24
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What are endorphins?

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Group of opiate-like peptides

25
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What do endorphins do?

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  • Modulate transmission of pain perception by raising pain threshold
  • Produce sedation and euphoria
26
Q

How does GH stimulate/control rate of skeletal and visceral growth?

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By directly influencing protein, carb, and lipid metabolism

27
Q

When do GH levels typically increase?

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  • surgery
  • fever
  • physical exercise
  • etc
28
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Growth hormone affects these organs in particular

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  • muscle
  • bone
  • liver

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