Endocrine Overview 3

Question 1

Anterior lobe hormones: What is the acronym to remember?

Answer 1

FLAT PEG

Question 2

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

F

Answer 2

FSH

Question 3

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

L

Answer 3

Luteinizing hormone

Question 4

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

A

Answer 4

ACTH

Question 5

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

T

Answer 5

TSH

Question 6

FSH =

Answer 6

Follicle stimulating hormone

Question 7

LH =

Answer 7

Luteinizing hormone

Question 8

ACTH =

Answer 8

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 9

TSH =

Answer 9

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Question 10

FSH function

Answer 10

• follicle maturation, estrogen

- spermatogenesis

Question 11

Where is FSH found?

Answer 11

Ovaries

Testes

Question 12

Where is LH found?

Answer 12

• ovaries

- testes

Question 13

Functions of LH

Answer 13

• ovulation and progesterone

- spermatogenesis, testosterone

Question 14

ACTH affects this gland

Answer 14

adrenal gland

Question 15

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

Answer 15

• proteins
• carbs
• lipids

**causing increase in blood glucose

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Anti-inflammatory

Question 17

TSH affects this gland

Answer 17

Thyroid

Question 18

TSH causes an increase in:

Answer 18

• thyroid hormone

- iodine uptake

Question 19

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

P

Answer 19

Prolactin

Question 20

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

E

Answer 20

Endorphins

Question 21

Anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG

G

Answer 21

GH

Question 22

Prolactin affects these

Answer 22

Breasts

Question 23

Prolactin: functions

Answer 23

• Stimulates growth of breast tissue

- Sustains milk production in postpartum mammals

Question 24

What are endorphins?

Answer 24

Group of opiate-like peptides

Question 25

What do endorphins do?

Answer 25

- Modulate transmission of pain perception by raising pain threshold - Produce sedation and euphoria

Question 26

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

Answer 26

By directly influencing protein, carb, and lipid metabolism

Question 27

When do GH levels typically increase?

Answer 27

- surgery - fever - physical exercise - etc

Question 28

Growth hormone affects these organs in particular

Answer 28

- muscle - bone - liver