Exam 1 Flashcards
Which type of glands are ductless and use the bloodstream to transport production?
Endocrine
Endocrine gland effects are typically _______ acting and _______ lived than those of the nervous system
Slower/Longer
________ and _________ of physiological process via the production of chemicals called __________.
Communication/coordination
hormones
Chemical messengers that influence the activities of other tissues and/or organs.
Hormones
Hormones regulate ________, ______, _________, ______/______ balance.
metabolism, growth, reproduction, water/electrolyte
Two classifications of hormones.
Protein hormones
Steroid hormones
Steroid hormones are produced in ________, _______ and ______.
adrenal cortex, ovaries and testes
Many target tissues/organs
wide-spread effects
Fewer target tissues/organs
limited effects
very specific ______ on the tissue/organ make it the _______.
receptors
target
Hormones bind to very specific receptors like “______ and _____”
Lock and Key
Type of hormone that only activates with receptors on the MEMBRANE.
Protein hormones
________ hormones are ______-based which does not mix well with ______ found in the membrane. So, there are specific receptors in the membrane which activate them.
Protein…. water-based…. Lipids
Second messenger activated after receptor accepts protein hormone
c-AMP
Activation of c-AMP alter _______ activity
enzyme
_______ hormones are cholesterol-based (lipid). So, they pass through the ________ to reach the complimentary receptor in the ________.
Steroid… membrane… nucleus
Steroid hormones reach the complimentary receptors in the nuclei and tell ____/_ ___ to produce the complimentary ______.
DNA/a gene… protein
Negative feedback loop for cortisol:
hypothalamus releases hormone –> pituitary gland releases ACT H –> adrenal cortex produces cortisol.
Biorhythms (and time frame)
Circadian rhythm (1 day) Menstrual Cycle (1 month)
CNS Control (part of brain and a system)
hypothalamus/sympathetic nervous system
The ______ ____ sits in the hypophysial fossa on the skull
Pituitary gland
Pituitary gland consists of two primary parts:
Anterior and Posterior lobe
Third lobe (of pituitary gland) -
FETAL pituitary gland
The pituitary gland sits in the _________ ______ of the skull
Hypophysial Fossa
Anterior Pituitary is composed of _________ tissue.
glandular
Hypothalamus secretes releasing or release-inhibiting hormones that reach the anterior pituitary via the _________ - ________ portal system (origin-destination)
hypothalamic-hypophyseal
The anterior pituitary secretes ___ hormones.
Six
Growth hormone primarily effects ______, _______ and ______ muscle
bones, cartilage and skeletal muscle
Growth hormone increases metabolism which forces the body to use ___ as fuel instead of _____. This raises ______-_____ levels.
fat… sugar… blood-sugar
Hyper secretion of GH during childhood
gigantism
hyper secretion of GH during adulthood
acromegaly
Hypo secretion of GH
Pituitary dwarfism
Target tissue of prolactin
mammary glands
Hormone that stimulates milk production after childbirth
Lactogenic hormone
Tropic hormones (control other glands) - TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH
-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
-Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (adrenal cortex)
Gonadotropic Hormones:
-Follicle Stimulating Hormone (egg/sperm maturation - gametes)
-Luteinizing Hormone (sex - testosterone/estrogen)
Posterior pituitary composed of _______ tissue.
Nerve
Posterior pituitary is and extension of the _________
hypothalamus
Posterior pituitary is a _______ ____ for the hypothalamus.
storage unit
Posterior pituitary secretes two hormones:
ADH and oxytocin
ADH(?) - target organ
Antidiuretic Hormone
Kidney
Antidiuretic hormone responds to increased blood _________ and decreased blood _____
concentration… volume
Antidiuretic hormone _______ water by decreasing ______ ______.
conserves….. urine volume
Lack of Antidiuretic hormone secretion
diabetes insipidus (excess urination)
Oxytocin target organs
uterus and mammary glands
“Bonding” hormone
Oxytocin
MSH(?) and function
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone - causes skin to darken
POMC
Pro-opiomelanocortin
Located in the anterior neck (two lobes)
Thyroid gland (right and left lobes)
Thyroid is made of two cell types
Follicular cells (larger) Parafollicular (smaller)
Two hormones secreted by follicular cells of thyroid(?) and function
T3 - Triiodothyronine
T4 - Tetraiodothyronine
Regulate metabolism
Disorders of T3/T4 secretion: (decreased secretion)
Hypothyroidism:
Adults - Myxedema ( decreased metabolism, peristalsis, temp. and thickened skin
Infants - Cretinism (failure to develop physically and mentally)
Disorders of T3/T4 secretion: (increased secretion)
Hyperthyroidism: Graves disease (increased metabolism, heart rate, peristalsis, temp and exophthalmia