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1
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glands

A

widely separated secretory cells around capillaries

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2
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where do ductless glands discharge into?

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  • discharge directly into blood vessels
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3
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hormones

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  • chemical messengers carried to target

synthesised amino acids or steroids

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4
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what is homeostasis controlled by?

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controlled by autonomic NS or endocrine

system, through positive or negative feedback

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5
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where does endocrine system give fine/subtle control too?

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whole body, not just local area

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6
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endocrine glands (13 glands)

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 1 pituitary gland (+ hypothalamus)
 1 pineal body
 1 thymus
 1 thyroid gland
 4 parathyroid glands
 2 adrenal (suprarenal) glands
 The islets of Langerhans (Pancreas)
 2 ovaries or testes
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7
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where do hormones bind ?

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 Bind to receptor sites on target cells

 Water-soluble hormone receptor on the
cell wall
 Lipid-soluble hormone receptor inside cell
 Level is variable & self-regulated, gives
fine & subtle control
 Negative & positive feedback

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8
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what do hormones control

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Control chemical/metabolic actions in cell

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9
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where is the Pituitary Gland & Hypothalamus located

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Lies in hypophyseal fossa of sphenoid bone
Lies below hypothalamus and connected to it
by stalk called infundibulum

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10
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what is Thyroid Hormone (TSH) stimulated by

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Stimulated by TRH

hypothalamus

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11
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what does thyroid gland secrete

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thyroxin

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12
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when is TSH at its highest

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at night

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13
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what type of feednach does TSH have

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negative feedback

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14
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what is Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) stimulated by

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stimulated by CRH from Hypothalamus. Increases cholesterol & steroids, esp.
Cortisol.

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15
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when is ACTH at its highest and lowest

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Highest 8am lowest midnight (circadian rhythm).

Neg feed back

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16
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what does ACTH increase

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increases cholesterol & steroids, esp. Cortisol.

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17
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what does Prolactin stimulate

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Prolactin Stimulates lactation – effect on breasts after parturition.
Stimulated by PRH hypothalamus. Inhibited by PIH. Relates to sleep.

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18
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what is prolactin stimulated by

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Stimulated by PRH hypothalamus.

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19
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what is prolactin inhibited by

20
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Where are Gonadotrophins (sex hormones) secreted to stimulate ?

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secreted to stimulate FSH & LH. This stimulates Oestrogen & Progesterone and
testosterone

21
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what are Posterior Pituitary made up of?

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Made up of nervous tissue -Pituicytes

22
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what does oxytocin stimulate

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Oxytocin stimulates 2 target tissues – uterine smooth

muscle & muscle of lactating breast. Positive feed back

23
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or
Vasopressin. what does it reduce and how?
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reduces urine output by increasing
water permeability of distal convoluted tubules in the
kidney.

24
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what are 2 thyroid glands

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Thyroxin (T4) &

Triiodothyronine (T3)

25
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what does calcitonin act on?

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on bone & kidneys to reduce
blood calcium when raised. Opposite effect to
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
26
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what is Parathyroid hormone – (PTH) secretion regulated by?

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by calcium level (negative feedback)

27
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functions of Parathyroid hormone – (PTH)

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Main function increase blood calcium when low
Increases amount absorbed small intestine ……&/or
Reabsorbed from renal tubules………….&/or
Stimulates osteoclasts-destroys bone-Ca+ from bone

28
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what is Ca+ needed for?

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Ca+ needed for muscle contraction, blood clotting, nerve impulse transmission

29
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Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands

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2 glands - 1 on each upper pole of kidney
4cm x 3cm
Each in 2 parts with different functions
Cortex – outer part
Medulla – inner part

30
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what three types of hormones does Adrenal Cortex

Secrete

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Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
Sex hormones

31
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Glucocorticoids

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Regulates metabolism & response to stress.

Circadian rhythm.

32
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Functions of glucocorticoids

steroids) (4

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Have anti-inflammatory action
Suppress immune response
 suppress tissue response to
injury
Delay wound healing
33
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Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)

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Maintenance balance water & electrolytes

Stimulates sodium reabsorption in renal tubules

34
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where does the Adrenal Medulla develop from?

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 Develops from nervous tissue in embryo

35
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what does the Adrenal Medulla produce?

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Produces adrenaline & noradrenaline

36
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Alpha cells secrete

37
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Beta cells secrete

38
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Delta cells secrete

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somatostatin (GHRIH)

39
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what is the normal blood glucose ?

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2.5 – 5.3 mmol/lt

40
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what does the pineal gland excrete

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Excretes melatonin

41
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Histamine

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secreted by mast cells. Part of inflammatory response

42
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Serotonin

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Contraction smooth muscle. Haemostasis

43
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Prostaglandins

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Inflammatory response, pain, fever, BP, blood clotting

44
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Erythropoietin

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Made in kidney. Blood formation

45
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Gastrointestinal hormones

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Gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin influence digestive

juices

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