Endocrine Part 8: Growth Hormone and Thyroid Hormone Flashcards
what is the job of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis?
regulating growth, development, and bodily functions
what organs are involved in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis and what are they connected by?
hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are connected by the infundibulum.
is the Posterior Pituitary Gland an endocrine gland?
no
what is the job of the posterior pituitary in terms of the hypothalamus?
stores and releases hormones made by the hypothalamus
what hormones are secreted from the Posterior Pituitary?
Oxytocin
Vasopressin (ADH)
what processes is oxytocin involved in?
reproduction and positive feedback
describe the process of how thyroid hormones are produced.
TRH → TSH → Thyroid → Thyroid Hormones
what is the job of vasopressin?
Regulates fluid balance
what is the Anterior Pituitary and what is its job in terms of the hypothalamus?
A true endocrine organ that releases hormones in response to signals from the hypothalamus.
describe the process of how cortisol hormones are produced.
CRH → ACTH → Adrenal Gland → Cortisol
Describe the process of bodily growth.
GHRH → GH → Liver, Bone → Growth
what are the Human Growth Stages?
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
what happens during the childhood Human Growth Stage?
Rapid growth, increased bone mass
what happens during the Adolescence Human Growth Stage?
Continued growth, peak bone mass
what are the factors Affecting Growth? (5) GHDDS
Genetics
Hormones (Growth, Sex Hormones)
Diet
Disease
Stress
