HPA axis Flashcards

1
Q

draw out the whole HPA axis.

you know which one

A

look at thones

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2
Q

draw out the pituitary gland.

which hormones come from ant. and post.

how each are connected to hypothalamus?

A

ant - FLAT PeG
post - ADH and oxytocin

ant - blood
post - nerves

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3
Q

other name for ADH?

A

vasopressin

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4
Q

ADH effect on [Na+]?

A

lowers Na+

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5
Q

GH main effect at Liver?

-1

A

release IGF

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6
Q

IGF stands for what?

A

insulin like growth factor

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7
Q

insulin like growth factor effects?

-6

A
grows bone
protein synthesis
builds muscle
activates osteocytes
increase BG 
increase FFA
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