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What is CRH?

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corticotropin-releasing horomone

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What is aldosterone?

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related to minerals (ie: Na and K) | minimize waste as much as possible

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What induces the hypothalamus to release CRH?

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stress and circadian rhythm

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What is POMC?

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precursor of ACTH in the anterior pituitary

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What is hypercortisolism?

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excess cortisol | Cushing’s syndrome

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What are the 3 causes of hypercortisolism?

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adrenal tumor (high cortisol) | pituitary tumor (high ACTH) | over-prescribed by doctor

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What is Moon Face caused by?

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pituitary tumor = high ACTH = high cortisol = red cheeks

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How are stretch marks caused?

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high cortisol = deposit fats in trunk , protein breakdown under skin causes stretch marks

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What is the cause of gigantism?

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excess growth hormone

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What is a sign of excess growth hormone?

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growth of jaw

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What are the 2 effects of growth hormones?

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hypertrophy and hyperplasia

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What is hypertrophy?

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increase in cell SIZE

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What is hyperplasia?

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increase in cell NUMBERS

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What are the 4 things bone and soft tissue growth need?

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growth hormone | insulin-like growth factor (insulin) | calcium | thyroid hormone

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What type of hormone is the growth hormone, tropic or trophic?

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trophic

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What is the epiphyseal plate within bones?

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site of bone growth | area in long bone | gives height

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What is the function of chondrocytes?

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forms cartilage

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What adds length to the bones?

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dividing chondrocytes

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What cells does the growth hormone act on?

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osteoblasts

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What are osteoblasts? What are its 2 functions?

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bone-building cells | lays down bone on top of cartilage | makes Ca++ phosphate crystals to replace cartilage

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How do the hormones calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work opposite to one another?

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PTH = take Ca++ out of bone to increase plasma Ca++ levels | calcitonin = takes Ca++ from plasma and puts into bones

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Which cells are responsible for bone resorption? What is bone resorption?

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osteoclasts | breakdown of bone and release minerals into plasma/blood

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What is osteoporosis?

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too much Ca++ pulled out of bone | can be due to increase in parathyroid hormone levels and overactivity of osteoclasts | calcitonin is not being effective

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What do osteoclasts secrete?

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acid and enzymes that dissolve calcium phosphate in bone

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Is growth hormone catabolic or anabolic?
anabolic
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What is GHRH?
growth-hormone releasing hormone
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What 4 factors affect the release of GHRH or somatostatin from the hypothalamus?
circadian rhythm | cortisol | fasting | stress
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Which hormone affects cartilage growth?
insulin-like growth factor
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What is needed to ensure calcium balance is maintained?
dietary intake equals Ca++ loss in urine/feces
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What is Calcitriol?
vitamin D3 = used to treat calcium deficiency
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What does calcitriol vitamin D3 allow?
allows absorption of Ca++ into ECF and the body
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What controls calcitriol vitamin D3?
parathyroid hormone and prolactin
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Where is prolactin synthesized?
anterior pituitary
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In regards to the kidneys, how do the parathyroid hormone and calcitonin affect the absorption of Ca++?
PTH = kidney reabsorbs Ca++ | calcitonin = kindey secretes Ca++
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What are the 3 hormones that control calcium balance?
calcitonin | calcitriol vitamin D3 | parathyroid hormone
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What is Cretinism?
enough growth hormone but not enough thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)
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Where is the pancreas located?
under stomach
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What are the 2 components of the pancreas?
98% = exocrine tissue | 2% = endocrine tisse
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What is the endocrine tissue in the pancreas called?
Islet of Langerhans
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What are the 3 types of cells within the Islet of Langerhans?
alpha cells | beta cells | D-cells
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What do the alpha cells in the Islet of Langerhans secrete?
glucagon
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What do the D-cells in the Islet of Langerhans secrete?
somatostatin (GHIH)
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What do beta cells in the Islet of Langerhans secrete?
insulin
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What molecules do the exocrine cells of the pancreas secrete? Where are these secreted into and through what?
digestive molecules and bicarbonate into the intestine through ducts
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What is bicarbonate? What is it's purpose in the digestive system?
neutralizes acid and buffers pH of the stomach so intestine can pick up the necessary molecules
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The stomach is such an acidic environment, how is the stomach tissue not damaged by the acidic contents?
stomach inner lining has a layer of bicarbonate
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What does exocrine mean?
synthesis of something that will be excreted from the body
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What does endocrine mean?
synthesis of something that will be released into the body
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What is the purpose of the vascularization of the Islet of Langerhans in the pancreas?
insulin and glucagon can be directly released into bloodstream after synthesis
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Where do exocrine cells release their synthesized products into?
pancreatic duct into small intestine
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Which hormone (insulin or glucagon) does the fed state have a high level of?
fed state = high level of insulin
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What are the 4 effects of the fed state?
high glucose oxidation = make energy | increase synthesis of : glycogen - proteins - fats (will be stored)
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Which hormone (insulin or glucagon) does the fasted state have a high level of?
fasted state = high level of glucagon
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What are the 3 effects of the fasted state?
break down glycogen | make glucose from fat and proteins | ketogenesis
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What is ketogenesis?
a lot of protein but no glucose = breakdown protein to make glucose out of it = produces ketones
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What is needed for glucose to be absorbed into intestine?
insulin
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What is the neurotransmitter and receptor for parasympathetic output?
acetylcholine and AChR
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What triggers the alpha cells of the pancreas?
when glucose levels go down
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What is the characteristic of Type I diabetes?
pancreas not functioning = can't make insulin
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What is the treatment plan for people with Type I diabetes?
insulin injection = allows glucose transport to be active
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What is the characteristic of Type II diabetes?
insulin receptor defect = not recognize insulin
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What is Diabetes Mellitus?
excess plasma glucose levels
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What are the 4 factors that cause diabetes?
sedentary lifestyle | excess food | obesity | genetics (most common)
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What are 2 signs associated with diabetes?
sweet urine smell | always thirsty
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What are abnormal levels of plasma glucose (mg/dL)
130 prior meal | rises up to 400 post-meal
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What are the 3 nutrients in which its levels are increased after a meal?
fats | glucose | proteins
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What are the 4 effects in people with Type I diabetes after a meal is absorbed?
tissue loss | hyperglycemia | metabolic acidosis | low blood volume and blood pressure
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What is hyperglycemia in Type I diabetes and what does it lead to?
accumulation of sugar in the blood | leads to increase in osmolarity
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What is metabolic acidosis in type I diabetes?
body tries to break down tissue to make glucose | increase ventilation
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What happens in Type I diabetes that can lead to coma or death?
circulatory failure due to low blood pressure and blood volume

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