Endocrine System and Steroid Hormones

Question 1

what kind of feedback loop is the endocrine system

Answer 1

negative

Question 2

8 major endocrine glands

Answer 2

pineal, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovary, testes

Question 3

tropic hormones

Answer 3

released from adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary)

Question 4

anterior pituitary hormones

Answer 4

ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, PRL, GH

Question 5

posterior pituitary hormones

Answer 5

oxytocin, ADH

Question 6

two types of steroid hormones

Answer 6

glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

Question 7

factors that stimulate hypothalamus to release CRH

Answer 7

stress, exercise, cold, infection, injury

Question 8

main glucocorticoid

Answer 8

cortisol

Question 9

main mineralocorticoid

Answer 9

aldosterone

Question 10

function of glucocorticoids

Answer 10

regulate metabolism of carbs, proteins, and fats during stress
anti-inflammatory effect

Question 11

types of synthetic glucocorticoids

Answer 11

short acting (12-24 hrs)
intermediate acting (24-36 hrs)
long acting (48-72 hrs)

Question 12

side effects of glucocorticoids

Answer 12

increase appetite, weight gain, indigestion, restlessness, hirsutism
change in skin color, dizziness, increased sweat, flushing of face, skin rash

Question 13

use of mineralocorticoids

Answer 13

maintain water balance

Question 14

side effects of mineralocorticoids

Answer 14

edema, hypertension, arrhythmias, muscle weakness

Question 15

Addison’s disease

Answer 15

primary adrenal insufficiency

Question 16

symptoms of Addisons disease

Answer 16

dehydration, hypotension, muscle weakness

Question 17

treatment of Addisons disease

Answer 17

glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

Question 18

cushings syndrome

Answer 18

excessive glucocorticoid production

Question 19

symptoms of cushings syndrome

Answer 19

weight gain, edema, thinning of skin, hyperglycemia

Question 20

treatment of cushings syndrome

Answer 20

adrenalectomy