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Endocrine Physiology Flashcards

1
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what are the two types of glands?

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endocrine and exocrine

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what do exocrine glands secrete?

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substances to the outside (e.g digestive glands, sweat glands)

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Do ducts allow secretion?

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YEAH

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what do endocrine glands secrete?

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hormones to the blood (e.g thyroid, gonads, pituitary

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5
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Are ducts required in endocrine glands?

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no

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nonpolar hormones?

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  • cant dissolve in plasma -> carrier proteins
  • pass through PM DIRECTLY into cell
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what are examples of nonpolar hormones?

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steroids and thyroid hormones

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where are steroids derived from?

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cholestorol

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where are thyroid hormones derived from?

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tyrosine

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polar hormones?

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  • dissolve easily in plasma
  • can’t pass through PM, must use receptor
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What are examples of polar hormones?

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amines (melatonin), polypeptides (insulin), proteins (growth hormones)and glycoproteins (LH)

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12
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what is a pituitary gland also called?

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hypophysis

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where is the pituitary gland located?

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directly below hypothalamus (connected by infundibulum)

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14
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how many glands are in the pituitary gland?

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2

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15
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what are the names of the 2 pituitary glands?

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anterior and posterior

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16
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what is AP (or adenohypophysis) derived from?

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oral epithelium

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17
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what is the connection between AP and the hypothalamus?

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there is no neural connection between them

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18
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what is PP (or neurohypophysis) derived from?

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brain

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19
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what is the connection between PP and the hypothalamus?

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axons extend from the hypothalamus

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20
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are hormones from PP secreted or produced?

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secreted

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21
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what is an example of an antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

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vasopressin

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22
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what does the stimulus equal in an ADH?

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high osmolality (dehydration), increased blood pressure

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23
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what is the target of ADH?

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kidney, arterioles

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what is the action of ADH?

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H2O retention, vasocontriction

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25
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what is an example of a stimulus for Oxytocin?

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baby sickling

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26
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what is the target for oxytocin?

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  • uterine smooth muscle -> contraction at parturition
  • mammary alveoli -> milk ejection (let down)
  • brain -> maternal bonding
  • men = sperm transport
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27
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what are the two hormones secreted by PP?

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antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

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28
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what does the AP do?

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produces and releases hormones

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29
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what kind of hormones does the AP produce/release?

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growth hormones, thyroid stimulation hormone, and adrenocorticotropic hormone

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30
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growth hormones (GH)

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  • i.e somatotropin
  • promotes tissue and organ growth, synthesis
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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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  • i.e thyrotropin
  • stimulates the thyroid to secrete thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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  • i.e corticotropin
  • stimulates the adrenal gland to release steroids (e.g cortisol)
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33
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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  • i.e. folliculotropin
  • women -> stimulates growth of ovarian follicles
  • males -> stimulates production of sperm in testes
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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  • i.e. luteotropin
  • women -> stimulates ovulation and formation of corpus luteum in ovaries
  • men -> stimulates interstitial Leydig cells of testes to secrete testosterone
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35
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prolactin (PRL)

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  • women -> stimulates milk production by mammary glands
  • roles in reproduction and kidneys of men and women
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36
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what is the system that controls the AP?

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hypothalamo- hypophyseal portal system

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37
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what does the hypothalamus secrete?

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releasing hormones

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38
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corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

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AP-> ACTH

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39
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thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

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AP -> TSH

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40
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gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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AP -> FSH & LH

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41
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growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

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AP -> GH

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42
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do all or some hypothalamic hormones inhibit AP?

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some

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43
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what does hypothalamic control of AP apply to?

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AP hormones that DON’T stimulate hormone production by other glands

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44
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somatostatin of hypothalamic control of AP

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AP blocks production of GH

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45
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prolactin-inhibiting hormone (hypothalamic control of AP) (PIH)

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AP blocks production of PRL

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46
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control of AP hormone secretion

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  • negative feedback inhibition
  • eventually, reach hypothalamus and AP
    • inhibit the production of releasing and stimulating hormones
  • anabolic steroid abuse
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47
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what are hormones produced in control of AP hormone secretion?

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by target organ circulating in the blood

48
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what kind of disorders can be found in endocrine?

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primary and secondary

49
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primary endocrine disorders

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  • the dysfunction is at all the levels of the final gland (e.g. thyroid and adrenal)
  • negative feedback functions on AP
50
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secondary endocrine disorders

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  • the dysfunction is at the level of the AP (tumor is the most likely cause)
  • negative feedback does NOT function
51
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what are the two parts of an adrenal gland?

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adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex

52
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adrenal medulla has what type of control?

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sympathetic

53
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what does the adrenal medulla produce?

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epinephrine (& norepinephrine)

54
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what does the adrenal medulla promote?

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fight or flight

55
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what kind of stress response does the adrenal medulla have?

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a quick response

56
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what does the adrenal medulla dilate?

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airways

57
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what does the adrenal medulla stimulate?

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glycogenolysis

58
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what is the adrenal cortex controlled by?

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ACTH from AP

59
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what are glucocorticoids in the adrenal cortex?

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  • high blood glucose (glycogenolysis & gluconeogenesis)
  • promote breakdown of AA
60
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what weakness does the adrenal cortex have?

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weak androgens

61
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what type of response does the adrenal cortex have?

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slow response

62
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what is the first stage of the general syndrome (GAS)?

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alarm reaction -> adrenal gland activated

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what is the second stage of GAS?

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stage of resistance -> readjustment occurs

64
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what is the possible third stage of GAS?

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stage of exhaustion -> sickness or death (readjustment didn’t work)

65
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what are two common adrenal gland disorders?

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cushing’s syndrome and addison’s disease

66
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what is Cushing’s syndrome?

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excessively high corticosteroids in blood

67
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what is the cause of CS?

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tumor of anterior pituitary or adrenal cortex

68
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what are the symptoms of CS?

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changes in carb & protein metabolism, hyperglycemia, hypertension, muscular weakness, pully appearance (buffalo hump or moon face)

69
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what is the treatment of CS?

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tumor removal

70
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what is Addison’s disease?

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inadequate secretion of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

71
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what is the cause of Addison’s disease?

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damage to adrenal cortex due to autoimmune disease, infection, use of anticoagulants, tumor

72
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what are the symptoms of AD?

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hypoglycemia, Na+ & K+ imbalance, dehydration, hypotension, weight loss, weakness

73
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what is the treatment for AD?

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corticosteriods

74
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what does the thyroid gland produce and secrete?

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two nonpolar hormones
- thyroxine (T4) (carrier protein = thyroxine binding globulin TBG)
- triiodothyronine

75
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what does T4 lose at the target cell through the membrane?

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TBG

76
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what does the target cell convert T4 into?

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T3

77
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when T3 uses cytoplasmic protein “stepping stones” what happens next?

A

nuclear receptor into gene transcription

78
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what is required for proper growth/development of infants?

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T3/T4

79
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what is T3/T4 particularly important to?

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CNS

80
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what is cretinism?

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severe mental disability caused by inadequate T4

81
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what is cretinism treated with?

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thyroxine

82
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what does T3/T4 stimulate?

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cell respiration

83
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effects of T3/T4 in cell respiration?

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  • helps set the BMR
  • extremely important for metabolism
84
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what are two thyroid disorders?

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hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

85
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what is hypothyroidism?

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low T3/T4 levels

86
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what happens when T4/T3 levels are low?

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high TSH levels giving no feedback which raises the stimulation of thyroid and that causes enlargement of thyroid (goiter)

87
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what are the possible causes of hypothyroidism?

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  • low dietary iodine (iodized salt)
  • autoimmune attack (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis)
88
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what are symptoms of hypothyroidism?

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  • lethargy
  • intolerance to cold
  • absent perspiration
  • slow pulse
  • coarse, dry skin
  • increased body weight
89
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what is the treatment to hypothyroidism?

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oral thyroxine (levothyroxin)

90
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what is hyperthyroidism?

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high/excessive T4/T3

91
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what is the most common hyperthyroidism disease?

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grave’s disease

92
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what is grave’s disease?

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an autoimmune disease where the immune system produces antibodies to the thyroid that cause it to grow, and when the thyroid tissue increase so does the T3/T4 levels

93
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does negative feedback work in grave’s disease?

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no, the antibodies are continuously stimulating

94
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what are the symptoms of grave’s disease?

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  • impaired sleep
  • intolerance to heat
  • excessive perspiration
  • rapid pulse
  • loss of body weight
95
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what are treatments for grave’s disease?

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  • anti-thyroid drug
  • radioactive iodine
  • thyroidectomy
96
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what do parathyroid glands produce & secrete?

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parathyroid hormone (PTH)

97
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how do parathyroid glands regulate BLOOD CALCIUM?

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reflects absorption from diet, deposition in bone and resorption from bone

98
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what are three parts of endocrine pancreas?

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islets of Langerhans, glucagon, and insulin

99
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what is glucagon produced by?

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alpha cells

100
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what is glucagon stimulated by?

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low blood glucose (inhibited by high blood glucose)

101
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what does glucagon promote?

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  • glycogenolysis (liver
  • gluconeogensis (liver)
  • lipolysis (adipose)
  • ketogenesis (multiple tissues)
102
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what is insulin produced by?

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beta cells

103
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what is insulin stimulated by?

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high blood glucose (inhibited by low blood glucose)

104
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what promotes insulin?

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movement of glucose into liver, muscles (glycogen), adipose tissue (triglycerides)

105
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type I diabetes

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  • “childhood-onset diabetes”
  • autoimmune disease
106
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type II diabetes caused by?

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“adult-onset diabetes”
- generally caused by poor diet (high fat & sugar) and lack of exercise

107
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what is insulin resistance in type II diabetes?

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decreased response to insulin in tissue, which means more insulin is required (also called insulin insensitivity, glucose tolerance)

108
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what is treatment for type I diabetes?

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insulin injections

109
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what is treatment for type II diabetes?

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diet and exercise, oral drugs

110
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what does the pineal gland secrete?

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melatonin upon stimulation by SCN of the hypothalamus

111
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what does the pineal gland regulate?

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circadian rhythms

112
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what does adipose tissue a huge producer of?

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hormones and adipokines

113
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what is adipose tissue a major player in?

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satiety, hunger, obesity

114
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what is Leptin?

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hormone that induces satiety (feeling full)

115
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what happens if you have more adipose?

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you have more leptin and feel less hungry

116
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what is resistin?

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hormone involved in development of insulin resistance

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