Histo endocrine Flashcards

1
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Cells in anterior lobe of pituitary

A

Acidophils, basophils, chromophobes

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2
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Cells in posterior lobe of pituitary

A

Neurosecretory cells, pituicytes

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3
Q

Two hormones from posterior lobe of pituitary

A

oxytocin and ADH

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4
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Two hormones from acidophils of anterior lobe of pituitary

A

Growth hormone, prolactin

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5
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Four hormones from basophils of anterior lobe of pituitary

A

TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH

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6
Q

Oxytocin target organ

A

uterus, mammary gland

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7
Q

Oxytocin function

A

uterine contraction, milk ejection

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8
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ADH target organ

A

kidney, blood vessels

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9
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ADH function

A

water absorption, vasoconstriction, hypertension

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10
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growth hormone target organ

A

liver

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11
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growth hormone function

A

bone and soft tissue growth

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12
Q

prolactin target organ

A

mammary gland

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13
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prolactin function

A

lactation

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14
Q

TSH target organ

A

thyroid gland

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15
Q

TSH function

A

regulation of cellular metabolism

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16
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FSH / LH target organ

A

Ovary, testis

17
Q

FSH / LH function

A

Progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, follicle development, spermatogenesis

18
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ACTH target organ

A

adrenal cortex

19
Q

ACTH function

A

Cortisol, regulation of metabolism and immune responses

20
Q

Anterior pituitary aka

A

adenohypophysis

21
Q

Posterior pituitary aka

A

neurohypophysis