Hormones Flashcards
Two examples of cortical hypofunction
Addison’s Disease
Hypoaldosteronism
Two examples of cortical hyperfunction
Cushing’s Disease (Syndrome)
Hyperaldosteronism
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is an example of
Enzyme Deficiemcy
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Superior to both kidneys
The 3 zones of the adrenal gland are…
The G-zone, the F-zone, the R-zone
What are the two aspects of the adrenal gland?
Cortex and medulla
What type of a hormone is aldosterone?
Mineralcorticoid
Mineralocorticoids help us retain what two things?
Sodium
Water
Renin is an enzyme that converts what to what?
angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
What is the source of Renin?
Kidneys
What does ACE do?
Where is ACE found?
Converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II
Lungs
What stimulates Kidney to release renin
Decrease in BV/BP
What regulates aldosterone secretion?
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
The release of ADH is stimulated by
Angiotensin II
What is the main steroid of the G-Zone?
Aldosterone
What is the main regulator of the G-Zone?
Renin angiotensin system (RAS)
What is the main function of the G-Zone?
Blood pressure and K homeostasis
Main glucocorticoid
Cortisol
What are two functions of glucocorticoids?
Maintain BP
Maintain glucose homeostasis
Three major gonadocorticoids are _____.
DHEA-S
DHEA
Androstenedione
Why does cortisol lead to an increase in BP?
It is a vasoconstrictor..
This hormone promotes catabolic action of protein and fat
Cortisol
Diurnal variation and negative feedback can be overridden by
Cortisol
Mineralocorticoid of the adrenal cortex
Aldosterone
This hormone regulates reabsorbtion in the renal tubules
Aldosterone
Aldosterone can lead to ________.
Hypertension
Increases in aldosterone can cause _______ retention
Na+ and H2O
Decreases in aldosterone can lead to severe _____ and ______ abnormalities
Water, elecrrolytes
Addison’s disease is a..
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Demographic that Addison’s disease primarily affects
All age groups, equally among genders
The hypothalamus uses CRH to induce the pituitary gland to release ______.
ACTH
When given corsyntropin normal patients will produce more
Cortisol
Low AM cortisol and high ACTH may indicate
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Cosyntropin is user in the
ACTH stimulation test