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Introduction to Endocrinology Flashcards

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Basic Endocrinology Control

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Negative Feedback mechanism
Half-life
Hormone imbalances

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Negative feedback mechanism Control

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(Exception is reproductive hormones)
As level of circulating hormone falls, stimulus is turned on
As level of circulating hormone rises, stimulus is turned off

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Half-life Control

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Amount of time it takes for 1/2 of the hormone to be cleared from the body

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Longer half-lives

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Steroids - hours

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Short half-lives

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Protein horomones - minutes

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Hormone Imbalance Control

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Hyper-production
Hypo-production

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Types of Hormones

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Protein
Steroids

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Protein Hormones examples

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Amino acids
Poly-peptides
- small chains, Catecholamines, Thyroid hormones

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Steriod Hormones examples

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Stimulating hormones, insulin, PTH, Calcitonin, ADH, Glucagon

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Hypothalamus

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Master Gland
Connected to pituitary gland
Contains neurosecretory cells that produce “releasing factors” which act on pituitary gland

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Examples of Hypothalamus Releasing Factors

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Thyrotropin Releasing Factor (TRH)
Adrenal cortical Releasing Factor (ACRH)
Gonadotropin Releasing Factor (GTRF)

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Pineal Gland

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Produces melatonin from serotonin
- Role in “good sleep”
Complete function unknown

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Pituitary Gland

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Has two lobes
- Anterior
- Posterior

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Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary

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Stimulating Hormones
TSH, ACTH, FSH/LH (released by posterior)
Growth Hormone
Prolactin

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Example of Releasing and Stimulating Factors

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Thyroid Gland
TRH, TSH
Act on principle of negative feedback

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TRH

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Thyroid Releasing Hormone
Hypothalamus

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TSH

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Pituitary

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Growth Hormone Direct Effects

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Stimulates fat cells to break down triglycerides
Stimulates protein anabolism
Anti-insulin activity which results in increased glucose in blood

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Growth Hormone Indirect Effects

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Acts on liver to produce insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I)

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IGF-I

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Stimulates growth of longitudinal bones

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Growth Hormone Inhibited

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Somatostatin
Peptide hormone which inhibits the release of GH

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Growth Hormone Abnormalities

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Overproduction - Pituitary Tumor
- Before puberty: Giantism
- After puberty: ACromegaly

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Giantism Info

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Rare
Excessive secretion of GH occurs during childhood before bone plate closures

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Giantism Results

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Overgrowth of long bones and very tall stature
Height is accompanied by growth in muscles
Bone deformities can develop
Disorder can delay puberty

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Acromegaly Info

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Changes are best seen in photographs or dental records over time
Caused by pituitary tumor which forms after puberty (Adenoma)
Physical symptoms occur because of epiphysis plates are closed

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Acromegaly Causes

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Overgrowth of bone in skull and mandible
Coarsening of facial features
Intra-dental separations
Broadening of the hands and feet
This occurs over many years (~15 to 20)

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Pituitary Dwarfism

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Deficiency of GH
Individual is perfectly proportioned but of short stature
Children can be treated with GH injections

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Prolactin

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Normally associated with milk production

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Tumors with Prolactin

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Cause milk production in men and non-nursing women

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Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary

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Oxytocin
Vasopression or Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Oxytocin

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Acts on Cervix/Uterus - causes uterine contractions
Nipples - causes milk ejection
Relationship hormone

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Vasopression or ADH

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Osmoreceptors/volume receptors
Increase permeability of collecting ducts to H2O
Vasoconstriction
Maintains Blood osmolality
Turned on when blood osmolality rises - stimulates thirst

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ADH Deficiency

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Diabetes insipidis - increase in thirst as collecting ducts are not permeable
Blood Osmolality is increased
Urine Osmolality is decreased
Due to inability of kidneys to reabsorb water in absence of ADH

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Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH)

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Excessive ADH secreation usually secondary to pituitary tumor
Decreased Blood Osmolality
Increased Urine Osmolality

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Adrenal Gland Location

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On top of each kidney

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Adrenal Gland Zones

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Adrenal Cortex
- Zona glomerulosa
- Zona fasciculata
- Zona reticularis
Adrenal Medulla

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Adrenal Cortex Hormone Classification

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Steroids

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Zona glomerulosa Hormone

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Aldosterone

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Zona fasciculata Hormone

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Cortisol

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Zona reticularis

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Androgens and Estrogens (Testosterone and Estrogen)

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Adrenal Medulla Hormones

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Fight or Flight
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine

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Production of Hormones of Adrenal Cortex

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Manufactured from a cholesterol precursor
Control is under action of various enzymes
Disease states associated with loss of or altered enzyme function in pathway of hormone production

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Zona glomerulosa location

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Outermost zone - just below the adrenal capsule

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Zone glomerulosa Secretion

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Mineralocorticoids
- Involved in regulation of electrolytes in ECF
- Aldosterone is the most important hormone

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Organs Required for Aldosterone

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Liver
Kidney
Lungs
Adrenals

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Zona fasciculata Location

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Middle zone - between the glomerulosa and reticularis

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Zona fasciculata Secretion

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Glucocorticoids
- Major one is cortisol
Glucocorticoids increase blood glucose levels
Effects protein and fat metabolism

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Zona reticularis Location

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Inner zone of the adrenal cortex

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Zona reticularis Secretions

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Reproductive steroids to account for primary sexual development (Estrogen & Testosterone)
Puberty - gonads produce additional sex steroids which accounts for development of secondary sexual characteristics

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Syndrome vs Disease of Adrenal Cortex

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Pituitary disease
Adrenal tumor
Exogenous cortisol (syndrome)
Results: Increase in blood glucose, aldosterone, reproductive hormones

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Disease/Syndromes of the Adrenal Cortex

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Cushing’s
Addison’s

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Superficial Characteristics of Cushing’s

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Moon face
- Edematous appearance of face
- Acne & hirsutism (excessive facial hair growth)
Buffalo torso
- Redistribution of fat from lower parts of body to thoracic and upper abdominal areas

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Cushing’s Affect on Carbohydrate Metabolism

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Adrenal Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus
Hypersecretion of cortisol results in increase blood glucose levels (Up to 2x normal)
Prolonged oversecretion of insulin can “burn out” beta cells of pancreas

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Cushing’s Affect on Protein Metabolism

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Decrease protein content in most parts of body resulting in muscle weakness
Lymphoid tissue - decrease protein synthesis suppresses immune system
Lack of protein deposition in bones results in osteoporosis
Collagen fibers of subcutaneous tear forming striae

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Overall Signs and Symptoms of Cushing’s

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Increased Cortisol levels with NO diurnal variation
Moon Face
Striae
Buffalo Hump
High blood pressure
Hyperglycemia
Increased Na+ levels
Decreased K+ levels
Acidosis
Females may demonstrate signs of masculinization

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Addison’s disease Caused by

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Low levels of pituitary hormone usually from immune destruction of adrenals or via secondary to infection

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Addison’s Signs and Symptoms

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Very thin
Hypoglycemia
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased Na+ levels
Increased K+ levels
Acidosis
Skin and mucus membranes may darken from release of melanocyte inhibiting factor (MIF)

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Other Disorders of Adrenal Cortex

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Primary Hypoaldosteronism
Primary Hyperaldosteronism

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Primary Hypoaldosteronism

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May occur separate from Addison’s Disease
- Rarely found at birth causing inability to reabsorb Na+ and loss of blood pressure (death in newborn)

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Primary Hyperaldosteronism

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Conn’s disease
Presents with hypertension, muscle weakness, polyuria, and polydipsia

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Adrenal Medullary Hormones

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Catecholamines
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Dopamine

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Adrenal Medullary Hormones Info

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Act as neurotransmitters
Dopamine manufactured from Tyrosine
Norepinephrine and Epinephrine manufactured from Dopamine

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Adrenal Medulla Disease States

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Tumors of the adrenal medulla
- Considered neurological in nature
Neuroblastoma
Pheochromocytoma

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Neuroblastoma Info

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Undifferentiated neural tumor
Rare
Found in newborns
Originate from adrenal medullary cells
Presents as large abdominal mass
Incompatible with life

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Neuroblastoma Laboratory Diagnosis

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Tumor increased production of dopa (dopamine precursor)
All 3 catecholamines are elevated (Dopamine, Epine, Norepine)
Both liver metabolites elevated (VMA and HVA found in urine)

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Pheochromocytoma General Info

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Well differentiated neural cells
Found in adults

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Pheochromocytoma Clinical Presentation

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High blood pressure
Increased respiration rate
Increased heart rate
Sweating
Anxiousness and Nervousness

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Pheochromocytoma Laboratory Results

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Norepinephrine Increased
Epinephrine Increased
Dopamine Normal
Liver Metabolites:
- Normetanephine Increased
- Metanephrine - Increased
VMA increased in urine
No elevation in HVA as dopamine is normal

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