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Endocrine System Flashcards

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within the human body involves the transmission of signals to control and coordinate actions in an effort to maintain homeostasis.

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communication

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Communication within the human body involves the transmission of signals to control and coordinate actions in an effort to maintain

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homeostasis

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Two major organ systems are responsible for providing these communication pathways;

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the nervous and endocrine systems

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are sent viathe generation and propagation of action potentials which move along the membrane of a cell.

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electrical signals

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Once the action potential reaches the synaptic terminal;

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the electrical signal is converted to a chemical signalas neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft

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When neurotransmittersbind with receptors on the receiving (post-synaptic) cell;

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new electrical signal is generated and quickly continues to its destination

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enables body functions that involve quick, brief actions, such as movement, sensation, and cognition

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neural communication

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primarily responsible for rapid communication throughout the body

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nervous system

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relies on only a single method of communication: chemical signaling

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endocrine system

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are the chemicals released byendocrine cells that regulateother cells in the body

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hormones

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are transported primarily via the bloodstream throughout the body, where they bind to receptors on target cells, triggering a response

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hormones

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chemical signal that elicits a response in the same cell that secreted it

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autocrine

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tissue or organ that secretes hormones into the blood and lymph without ducts such that they may be transported to organs distant from the site of secretion

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endocrine gland

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cells, tissues, and organs that secrete hormones as a primary or secondary function and play an integral role in normal bodily processes

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endocrine system

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cells, tissues, and organs that secrete substances directly to target tissues via glandular ducts

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exocrine system

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secretion of an endocrine organ that travels via the bloodstream or lymphatics to induce a response in target cells or tissues in another part of the body

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hormone

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chemical signal that elicits a response in neighboring cells; also called paracrine factor

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paracrine system

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involved in the information business.

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endocrine system

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carry essential messages that have far-reaching effects

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hormones

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control body processes at every level, from the energy uptake of a single cell to the whole body’s rate of growth and development.

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endocrine system

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sends hormones through the Circulatory system to control and coordinate body functions in much the same way as the nervous system uses tiny electrical signals

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endocrine system

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work together to integrate into the brain and complement each other, but they tend to work at different speeds.

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endocrine and nervous system

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respond within split-seconds but their action soon fades

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nerves

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Hormones regulate processes such as:

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a. The breakdown of chemical substances in the metabolism of what we eat and drink
b. Fluid balance and urine production
c. The body’s growth and development
d. Sexual Reproduction

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connects the nervous system to the endocrine system. It receives and processes signals from other brain regions and pathways and translates them into hormones, the chemical messengers of the endocrine system.

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hypothalamus

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released by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus control the other endocrine glands and regulate all major internal functions

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hormones

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are a mixture of both endocrine (ductless, hormones are secreted into the blood) and exocrine (have ducts, hormones are secreted onto surfaces) glands

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glandular tissue

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examples of exocrine glands are:

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sebaceous and sweat glands (in the skin), salivary glands (oral), Brunner’s glands.

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This gland secretes thin watery secretions, which are rich in enzymes and antibodies, and the ducts open onto the surface of the oral mucosa

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exocrine glands

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do not have ducts. Their secretions (hormones) are secreted into the bloodstream.

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endocrine glands

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it is somewhat analogous to the coordinating activity of neurons

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neuroendocrine

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Some short-range endocrine activity also occurs in the digestive system

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paracrine activity

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released - hormones, are usually released by exocytosis, by the secretory cells, into the interstitial spaces and pass through fenestrated capillaries to enter the bloodstream and move to target organs.

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signaling molecules

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always found in close proximity to a capillary bed and have a rich network of blood vessels.

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secretory cells of endocrine glands

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The signaling molecules released - hormones, are usually released by

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exocytosis

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these include the pituitary (hypophysis), thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pineal glands.

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discrete endocrine glands

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These include the kidney, pancreas, and gonads.

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Endocrine component of Glands with both an Endocrine and an Exocrine Function

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a small gland 6-8mm long is found in the brain, close to the hypothalamus, and is a photoreceptor organ, which is stimulated by information received via the retina, that secretes the hormone melatonin, which appears to regulate the circadian rhythms of the body

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pineal gland

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Also known as the hypophysis has a complex microanatomy and physical and functional interconnection with the hypothalamus.

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pituitary gland

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is a “master regulator” of sorts, playing essential roles in body homeostasis, including temperature regulation, behavior (including thirst, hunger, and sex), inherent body rhythms, and control of the pituitary gland which, in turn, bears an immense effect on endocrine organs elsewhere.

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hypothalamus

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hypothalamus is a “master regulator” of sorts, playing essential roles in body homeostasis, including

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temperature regulation, behavior (including thirst, hunger, and sex), inherent body rhythms, and control of the pituitary gland

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The pituitary gland is generally divided into two components with developmental and functional differences;

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the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis)and theposterior pituitary (neurohypophysis)

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formed from adowngrowthof the diencephalon that forms the floor of the third ventricle.

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posterior part

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derived from anupgrowthfrom theoral ectodermof the primitive oral cavity calledRathke’s pouch.

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anterior part

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anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) is composed of two histologically and functionally distinct regions;

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the pars distalis and the pars intermedia.

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Along the posterior part of the anterior lobe there is a narrow region called

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the pars intermedia

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is the largest component of the anterior pituitary gland, and is comprised of cords and trabeculae of polygonal cells arranged on a vascular stroma.

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pars distalis

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there are three
morphologically distinct cells within the
pars distalis:

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acidophils,basophils,
andchromophobes.

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There are two types of chromophils (cells which take u p stain) called?

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acidophilsandbasophils

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cells that produce growth hormone are called

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somatotrophs

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cells producing ACTH

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corticotrophs

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is distinguished histologically by cords of polygonal cells with occasional formation of luminal structures lined by polygonal to cuboidal epithelial cells and containing central pink, homogeneous fluid (colloid)

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pars intermedia

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develops from the brain and grows ventrally to interact with and abut the anterior pituitary during development.

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posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis)

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distinct in that it lacks the secretory polygonal cells characteristic of the anterior pituitary.

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posterior pituitary, orpars nervosa

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These hypothalamic neurons are responsible for the production. Which are then transported along the axons into the pars nervosa where they are secreted and enter the bloodstream.

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anti-diuretic hormone (ADH; also referred to as vasopressin)andoxytocin

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specialized supporting cells (glial cells) of the pars nervosa that surround the axons and facilitate secretion of ADH and oxytocin

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pituicytes

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It is also a part of the digestive system. It excretes pancreatic juice into the small intestine via the pancreatic duct.

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pancreas

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In domestic species such as dogs and cats, the pancreas is a discrete organ directly adjacent to the duodenum, containing a right (proximal to the duodenum) and left limb

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In large animals such as horses and cattle, the pancreas has more of a diffuse distribution within the mesentery adjacent to the duodenum

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60
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comprises the majority cell population and volume of the pancreas

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exocrine pancreas

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the production and secretion of diverse digestive enzymes and an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic secretions of the stomach

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exocrine pancreas

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specialized cytoplasmic organelles that function in the sorting and secretion of pancreatic proenzymes, such asprolipase, pepsinogen and trypsinogen.

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zymogen granules

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secreted into the lumina which coalesce into a progressively enlarging system of ducts.

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zymogens

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endocrine pancreatic tissue consists of small, discrete clusters of cells, called

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islets of Langerhans

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which secrete into a ductular system, cells of the islets of Langerhans secrete directly into small fenestrated capillaries that are integrated within the islets, allowing for systemic distribution of their hormones

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exocrine pancreatic acini

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The primary hormones secreted by cells of the islets of Langerhans are;

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insulin (β-(beta) cells) glucagon (α-(alpha) cells)

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Additional hormones produced and secreted

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amylin, somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptide and ghrelin

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that release hormones into the bloodstream.

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pancreatic islets

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pancreatic islets make up less than 2% of pancreatic tissue, but their specialized cells regulate blood glucose levels (or blood sugar).

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When blood sugar is low, alpha cells in the islets release glucagon. Glucagon spurs the liver to break down glycogen and release more glucose into the blood

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71
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When blood sugar is high, beta cells in the islets release insulin, which increases glucose reuptake.

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72
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are pyramid-shaped organs that sit at the top of each kidney.

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adrenal glands

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Each adrenal gland consists of two structures:

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an outer adrenal cortex
an inner adrenal medulla.

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is a network of fine connective tissues that makes up most of the gland. It secretes a range of steroid hormones.

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adrenal cortex

75
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which manages protein and glucose levels

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cortisol

76
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which adjusts our levels of water and salt.

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aldosterone

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are secreted by the adrenal cortex in small amounts by both sexes

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androgens and estrogens

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produces epinephrine and nor-epinephrine (NE). These chemicals promote “fight-or-flight,” the body’s initial response to stress.

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adrenal medulla

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In avian species, cells of the adrenal cortex and medulla are intermingled, although the cytologic features of the cells are similar to that of mammalian adrenal cells.

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80
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The layers, from outermost to innermost, are: adrenal cortex

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zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis.

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the outermost layer, is composed of trabecular arrangements of polygonal cells with moderate amounts of eosinophilic, slightly vacuolated cytoplasm, and round nuclei

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zona glomerulosa

82
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responsible for production of mineralocorticoid hormones, primarily aldosterone, which exerts its effect on the kidneys to increase sodium retention

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cells of the zona glomerulosa

83
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composed of irregular cords of polygonal epithelial cells with small to moderate amounts of eosinophilic cytoplasm, with few clear cytoplasmic vacuoles. These cells are primarily responsible for the secretion of the androgen sex hormones.

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zona reticularis

84
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Control of hormone secretion of the adrenal cortical layers

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complex

85
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The secretion of aldosterone by cells of the zona glomerulosa is controlled by the kidneys, via the renin-angiotensin system

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86
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regulated by the pituitary gland via ACTH

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zona fasciculata and zona reticularis

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The primary hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla are?

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norepinephrine and epinephrine (also known as adrenaline)

88
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the regulation of secretion in the adrenal cortex, secretion of these hormones is regulated by the

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sympathetic nervous system

89
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owing to the brown staining of cytoplasmic granules when stained with chromium salts

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chromaffin cells

90
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There are 2 hormones made by the kidneys

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vitamin D and erythropoietin

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essential for a number of different functions in the body

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vitamin D

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Most of the vitamin D that is in the blood is inactive and it is modified by the kidney and other tissues to activate it

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93
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active vitamin D

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stimulates the uptake of calcium from food, is important for the maintenance of healthy bones, and also helps to regulate the response of the immune system to infection

94
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produced when oxygen levels in the blood are low. It acts in the bone marrow to stimulate the production of mature red blood cells and to maintain healthy oxygen levels in our tissues

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erythropoietin

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major role of the parathyroid gland

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regulating serum calcium and phosphorus homeostasis via the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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the parathyroid glands have an interconnected relationship with other tissues and organ systems: namely,

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bone, the kidneys, and the intestine.

97
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indirectlyfaciliates intestinal calcium absorption by inducing production of vitamin D3 (1,25 hydroxycholecalciferol) by renal tubular epithelium

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parathyroid hormone

98
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acts on intestinal epithelium (enterocytes) to induce transport of calcium from the intestinal lumen into the blood.

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vitamin D3

99
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are responsible for the production and secretion of parathyroid hormone, which is stimulated by low blood calcium levels

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chief cells

100
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single organ present in both mammalian and non-mammalian species but with some variation in gross anatomy.

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thyroid gland

101
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Pigs have a very little lobar distinction in their thyroid gland. Regardless of the anatomic features, the organ serves the same major functions in all species: the production of THYROID HORMONE and CALCITONIN

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102
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most prominent architectural feature of the thyroid gland

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thyroid follicles

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stored hormone is bound to a glycoprotein, and this stored hormone is called

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colloid

104
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normally cuboidal, with moderate amounts of eosinophilic cytoplasm and round, hyperchromatic nuclei.

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Thyroid follicular epithelial cells

105
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protein rich fluid containing thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid follicular epithelium

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colloid

106
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essentially act as a storage vat for thyroid hormone, which may then be transported across the follicular epithelium and released into capillaries adjacent to the epithelium.

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thyroid follicle lumina

107
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gland secretes iodine containing hormones called

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Tri-iodo thyronine(T3) andthyroxine(T4)

108
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It regulates the basal metabolic rate, and it is regulated by the pituitary hormone TSH. It also secretescalcitonin- which regulates blood calcium levels. Secretion of calcitonin causes blood calcium levels to drop, and its secretion is directly dependent on blood calcium levels

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Tri-iodo thyronine(T3)

109
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These cells secretecalcitoninin response to increased levels of blood calcium.

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clear cells

110
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the thyroid becomes enlarged, and hyperactive, and the follicles look smaller.

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hyperthyroidism

111
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produce and secrete calcitonin (see below), a hormone that regulates calcium
/phosphate levels within the body.

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C cells

112
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endocrine system, hormones are secreted into the interstitial fluid and then diffuse into the blood or lymph for circulation throughout the body to reach target tissues.

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113
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a signaling molecule released in an inflammatory response that binds to receptors located on the surface of the cell releasing the molecule.

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interleukin-1

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