General

Question 1

How does ACTH work with corticoids

Answer 1

Secretes by anteriorpituitary then targets adrenal Cortes to secrete hormones 3

Question 2

What does the adrenal medulla do

Answer 2

Middle of gland

Autonomic system release catecholemines- epinephrine fight or flight

Question 3

3 effects of fight or flight

Answer 3

Increase basal metabolic rate increase BG and blood pressure in resp to stress

Question 4

Glucocorticoid main one and 4 functions

Answer 4

Cortisol - influence glucose metabolism

Decrease inflammation- lymphocytes
Decrease allergic rx
Decrease effects of stress
Affects growth - fat and protein

Question 5

3 factors that influence ATCH secretion

Answer 5

Cortisol levels
Stress
Circadian/diurnal rhythm

Question 6

Peak and trough of circadian rhythm from what corticosteroid ?

Answer 6

Glucocorticoid

Peak- 6am -7am

Trough 9pm-12am

Question 7

Mineral corticosteroid main one and function

Answer 7

Aldosterone - increase sodium and loss k by kidneys

Question 8

Androgen main one

Answer 8

Male sec hormone - testosterone

Question 9

What 2 things what happen without Cortex?

Answer 9

Severe stress would cause circulatory failure and circulatory shock