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Physio Exam 3 (chapters 12-16) > Endocrineology (Growth Hormone) > Flashcards

Endocrineology (Growth Hormone) Flashcards

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Growth hormone release pathway

A 
-Hypothalamus; GHRH
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-Anterior Pituitary:GH
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-liver: insulin growth factors (cartilage growth)
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What inhibits the secretion of growth hormone?

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Somatostatin

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What is the cause of Pituitary dwarfism?

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-insufficient GH secretion in childhood

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WHat is the cause of giantism?

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  • GH over secretion in childhood

- tumor

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What is the cause of Acromegaly?

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  • tumor in the pituitary gland

- GH over secretion in adulthood

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Physio Exam 3 (chapters 12-16) (10 decks)

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