exam 1 Flashcards
prolactinoma
tumor that secretes prolactin
acromegaly
too much growth hormone
hyposecretion
decreased amount of production
hypersecretion
increased amount of production
SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate ADH)
high levels of ADH
factors that can affect endocrine function
- aging
- illness
- pathologies
- stress
what does TSH stimulate?
thyroid gland
what type of feedback loop makes TH turn off the hypothalamus?
long feedback loop
where is TRH secreted from?
hypothalamus
what type of feedback loop makes TH turn off the thyroid gland?
ultra-short feedback loop
where is TSH secreted from?
anterior pituitary
what is secreted when there is a decrease in calcium levels (hypocalcemia)?
parathyroid hormone
what type of feedback loop makes TH turn off the anterior pituitary?
short feedback loop
what type of feedback loop makes TSH turn off the anterior pituitary?
ultra-short feedback loop
what type of feedback loop makes TSH turn off the hypothalamus?
short feedback loop
