L3 Endocrine Control Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of hormones
A
peptide, steroid , derived from tyrosine
2
Q
describe peptide hormone receptors
A
lipophobic = bind to membrane + secondary messengers
3
Q
describe steroid hormone receptors
A
lipid soluble = move through membrane = intracellular receptors
4
Q
what is the system b/w hypo + pitu called
A
Hypothalamic-Hypophyseal System
5
Q
names for posterior and anterior pit
A
post= Neurohypophysis ant= Adenohypophysis
6
Q
hormones of post pit
A
oxytocin + ADH
7
Q
how is ant pit connected to hypo
A
blood vessels
8
Q
what sort of rhythm is cortisol secreted at
A
circadian
9
Q
stimulators of cortisol release
A
stress, circadian
10
Q
where is cortisol secreted from
A
by zone fasciculate of adrenal cortex
