endocrine system Flashcards
endocrine system impacts
reproduction, growth, tissue maintenance/repair and energy metabolism
major endocrine system organs
hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, liver, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovary, placenta, testes
two organs that have functions outside of endocrine system
hypothalamus, pancreas
hypothalamus
coordinates autonomic NS, governs endocrine system via pituitary gland
the hypothalamus directs maintenance activities for homeostasis including
hunger, thirst, body temp, sleep, emotional response
pancreas
secrete digestive enzymes into the small intestine for macronutrient break down
pancreas produces
insulin, glucagon
the endocrine system also regulates physiological actions that manage
eustress and distress
eustress
positive, desirable form of stress that
eustress source examples
exercise, working toward obtainable goal
distress
negative form of stress
distress source examples
excessive stress or forms which fail to improve well-being; anxiety, lack of sleep
eustress: ____ hormones
anabolic
distress: ____ hormones
catabolic
anabolic hormones increase (5)
neural efficiency
vascular compliance
O2 extraction
cardiac function
musculoskeletal integrity and function
catabolic hormones increase (5)
platelet adhesion
cortisol production
LDL and triglycerides
susceptibility to low grade inflammation
loss of protein-sparing mehanisms
hormones are released by ______ to direct the actions of other tissues via _____
endocrine glands, chemical messages
hormones fall into two categories
steroid, polypeptide
steroid hormones
cholesterol based compounds
steroid hormone functions
sexual development, reproduction, tissue synthesis, inflammation regulation and metabolism
examples of steroid hormones
cortisol, estrogen, testosterone
polypeptide hormones
chains of amino acids synthesized with endocrine cells that attach to membrane receptors on cells to activate secondary messenger systems
examples of polypeptide hormones
insulin and glucagon
hormones travel through ____ and are picked up by _____
blood, receptor cells on target tissues
the pituitary gland regulates ____ hormones
anabolic
example of anabolic hormone regulated by pituitary
growth hormone
anabolic hormone
stimulating protein synthesis and tissue growth
growth hormone
cell division and proliferation by facilitating protein synthesis
growth hormone protects ___ and limits _____ by mobilizing lipids for fuel during exercise and plays a role in recovery
glycogen, carbohydrate metabolism
heavy weightlifting and other forms of intense exercise ____ the release of growth hormones which functions as a stimulator of _______ activity and release from the liver
expedites, insulin-like growth factor-1
insulin-like growth factor-1
central signaling hormone for the promotion of muscle growth following resistance training
gonadal hormones
testosterone and estrogen
gonadal hormones are released from reproductive organs to help
regulate sex-specific characteristics and various protective elements
testosterone
anabolic hormone produced in men and women that stimulates the development of male secondary sexual characteristics (facial hair) and acts on gene expression for protein synthesis
men possess ____x the quantity of testosterone than women
10
estrogen
steroid hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of female secondary characteristics (breast tissue) and is integral to bone maintenance in men and women
men convert ____ into a form of estrogen (____)
testosterone, estradiol
men normal levels of testosterone
270-1010 ng/dL
women normal levels of testosterone
15-70 ng/dL
children normal levels of testosterone
2-20 ng/dL
carbs are metabolized into ____ to maintain blood sugar levels
glucose
_____ hormones regulate blood sugar levels to limit _____ and ____
pancreatic
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia