Histo Flashcards
1
Q
GCPRs are used by which hormones
binding leads to
A
- epinephrine
- TSH
- serotonin
- production of second messenger
2
Q
catalytic receptors are used by which hormones
binding leads to
A
- insulin
- growth hormone
- receptor protein kinase activation
3
Q
the pituitary gland lies ____ the hypothalamus
A
- below
4
Q
somatotropin are stimulated by
inhibited by
produce
A
- GHRH
- somatostatin
- growth hormone
5
Q
lactotrophs (mammotroph) are stimulated by
inhibited by
produce
A
- TRH (thyrotropin releasing hormone)
- dopamine
- prolactin
6
Q
corticotrophins are stimulated by
produce
A
- CRH
- ACTH and LPH
7
Q
gonadotrophs are stimulated by
produce
A
- GnRH
- FSH, LH, ICSH
8
Q
thyrotrophs are stimulated by
produce
A
- TRH
- TSH
9
Q
____ often form a cap overlying ______
A
- mammotrophs form a cap overlying gonadotrophs
10
Q
the cortex of the adrenal gland synthesizes and secretes but does not ___ steroid hormones
A
- does not store
11
Q
what part of the adrenal gland synthesizes, secretes, and stores catecholamines
A
- medulla
12
Q
zona glomerulosa produces
A
- mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
13
Q
zona fasciculata produces
A
- glucocorticoids (cortisol and corticosterone)
14
Q
zona reticularis produces
A
- weak androgens (promote masculine characteristics)
15
Q
alpha cell of pancreas produces
A
- glucagon
