Other Endocrine Issues

Question 1

TSH

Answer 1

Stimulates thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones

Question 2

ACTH

Answer 2

Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroids

Question 3

FSH

Answer 3

Stimulates secretion of estrogen & development of ova in women & sperm development in men

Question 4

LH

Answer 4

Stimulates ovulation in women & secretion of sex hormones in both men & women

Question 5

GH

Answer 5

Affects the growth and development of all body tissues

Question 6

Prolactin

Answer 6

Stimulates breast development

Lactogenic hormone

Question 7

ADH

Answer 7

Regulates fluid volume & is potent vasoconstrictor

Question 8

Oxytocin

Answer 8

Causes ejection of milk & uterine contraction

Question 9

What causes Cushing syndrome?

Answer 9

Over secretion of anterior pituitary gland (generally ACTH & GH)

Question 10

Hormones secreted by thyroid

Answer 10

T3, T4, calcitonin

Question 11

What does calcitonin do?

Answer 11

Decreases serum calcium levels

Question 12

What is necessary for release of T3 & T4?

Answer 12

Iodine

Question 13

What do T3 & 4 affect?

Answer 13

Metabolic rate, caloric requirements, O2 consumption, carb & lipid metabolism, growth & development, brain function, other nervous system activities

Question 14

Is T3 or 4 more potent?

Answer 14

3

Question 15

What are T3 and 4 bound to?

Answer 15

99% bound to plasma proteins