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Endocrine & Reproduction Flashcards

1
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What are the 6 hormones of the anterior pituitary (FLATPIG)?

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  1. FSH
  2. LH
  3. ACTH
  4. TSH
  5. Prolactin
  6. GH
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What is the function of FSH?

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Stimulates germ cell development

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What is the function of LH?

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Stimulates release of hormones
Oestradiol and progesterone in women
Testosterone in men

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What is the function of ACTH?

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Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol in response to stress

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What is the function of TSH?

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Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete T3 and T4

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What is the function of Prolactin?

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Stimulates mammary glands to produce milk

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What is the function of GH?

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Stimulates growth and protein synthesis

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What are incretins?

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Substances secreted by endothelial cells in the GI tract, to increase the effect of insulin in response to glucose

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Name two incretins

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  1. GLP-1 (Glucagon like peptide)

2. GIP (Glucagon dependent insulinotropic peptide)

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What connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus?

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The infundibulum

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What hormones are synthesised by the posterior pituitary?

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None

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12
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What level is the thyroid gland found at?

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C5-T1

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What connects the two lobes of the thyroid gland?

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The isthmus

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What arteries supply the thyroid gland?

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Superior thyroid artery (from external carotid)

Inferior thyroid artery (from thyrocervical trunk of subclavian)

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What are the functions of thyroxine?

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Growth, heat production, metabolism, sympathetic action

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What ligament attaches the uterus to the pelvic wall?

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Broad ligament

17
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What ligament attaches the ovaries to the uterus?

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Ovarian ligament

18
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What ligament maintains the anteverted position of the uterus?

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Round ligament

19
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What ligament connects the cervix to the lateral pelvic wall?

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Cardinal ligament

20
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What ligament connects the cervix to the sacrum?

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Uterosacral ligament

21
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What is the pathway for sperm to the outside?

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  1. Seminiferous tubules
  2. Rete testis
  3. Efferent ducts
  4. Epididymis
  5. Vas deferens
  6. Ejaculatory duct
  7. Urethra (Prostatic, membranous, penile)
22
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What are the function of Sertoli cells?

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Site of sperm production

Also release MIF and Inhibin

23
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What are the function of Granulosa cells?

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Convert androgens into oestrogen using aromatase

24
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What are the function of Leydig cells?

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Produce testosterone

25
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What are the function of theca cells?

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Produce androgens which will be converted to oestrogen

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