Pancreas/Gonads/Pineal/Misc Flashcards
endocrine and exocrine gland
endocrine secretes directly into circulation
Pancreas
but almost ALL exocrine
A flattened organ located in the curve of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine)
Contains a head, body and tail
Pancreas
In the middle of the exocrine acini lie 1-2 million endocrine cells called ____ (Islets of Langerhans)
(Pancreas Endrocrine cells)
pancreatic islets
4 types of islet cells
Alpha
Beta
Delta
F (aka PP)
20% of islet cells, secrete GLUCAGON
Alpha (A) Cells
75% of islet cells, secrete INSULIN
Beta (B) Cells-
4% of islet cells, secrete somatostatin (GHIH)
Delta (D) Cells
1% of islet cells, secrete pancreatic polypeptide
F Cells (aka PP cell)
Stimulates liver to break down stored glycogen (glycogenolysis)
Stimulates liver to take up serum amino acids and convert them into glucose (gluconeogenesis)
Stimulates the break down of triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol (lipolysis)
Glucagon
Receptors located in pancreas sense low blood glucose levels which trigger a release of
glucagon
Glucagon regulated through ___ feedback from serum glucose levels
negative
lowers blood glucose levels
insulin
Presence of food in small intestine triggers release of glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GDIP; aka Gastric Inhibitory Peptide[GIP])
This triggers release of insulin from pancreas
Continued nutrient absorption raises blood glucose levels which further stimulate pancreas to continue to release insulin
insulin
Facilitates glucose uptake into cells
Stimulates glycolysis (metabolism of glucose for generation of ATP)
Stimulates glycogenesis (excess glucose into glycogen in liver)
Promotes triglyceride and protein synthesis
Insulin
Insulin Regulated through negative feedback from ___ levels
serum glucose
Acts in paracrine manner by inhibiting both insulin and glucagon release
Acts in an endocrine manner by inhibiting release of hGH from anterior pituitary gland
Somatostatin (aka GHIH)
also found in pancreas! (from Delta cells)
Inhibits somatostatin release
Inhibits gallbladder contraction
Inhibits secretion of bicarb and certain enzymes from pancreas
Thought to play a role in appetite suppression
Pancreatic polypeptide
from F cells
_____ inhibits release of insulin, stimulates secretion of glucagon from alpha cells of pancreas
Hypoglycemia
Glucagon acts on ___.
Stimulates conversion of glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)
Stimulates gluconeogenesis. Glucose is then released by hepatocytes into blood stream
hepatocytes (liver cells)
glycogen into glucose
(glycogenolysis)
inhibits the release of glucagon, stimulates secretion of insulin by beta cells
Hyperglycemia
Facilitates diffusion of glucose into cells
Speeds conversion of glucose into glycogen (glycogenesis)
Increases uptake of amino acids to increase protein synthesis
Speeds synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis)
Insulin (acts on various cells in the body)
synthesize and secrete estrogen, progesterone, inhibin, relaxin
Ovaries
___, ____ along with LH and FSH (from ant pituitary) regulate the menstrual cycle, maintain pregnancy, prepare the mammary glands for lactation
Estrogen, progesterone
*Inhibin and Relaxin are only produced in large quantities when ___ occurs, otherwise negligible levels exist
pregnancy
Inhibin is used to inhibit ___.
Deters follicle development
FSH
Relaxes the cartilage of the pubic symphysis for passage of the baby
Helps to relax/widen the cervix
Relaxin
produce testosterone, inhibin
Testes
Stimulates decent of testes before birth
Regulates production of sperm
Regulates male secondary sex characteristics
Testosterone
Inhibin inhibits FSH (concentration based). FSH stimulates ____. Inhibin therefore inhibits ____ when concentration is high enough
spermatogenesis
Pineal gland secretes
melatonin
Melatonin is thought to contribute to the setting of the body’s biological clock
As more melatonin is secreted in hours of darkness than light, it is thought to promote sleepiness
Synthesized/secreted by muscles cells of heart atria when stretched too far.
Has blood pressure reducing effects
Atrial-Natriuretic Peptide (ANP; aka A-type natriuretic peptide)
Synthesized/secreted by muscle cells of the heart ventricles when stretched too far.
Has blood pressure reducing effects
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Kidneys secrete?
Renin
Calcitriol
Erythropoetin
stimulates release of aldosterone
Renin
aids in absorption of calcium in GI tract
Calcitriol
stimulates new RBC synthesis in bone marrow
Erythropoietin
Leptin – promotes satiety signal being sent to the brain
Adiponectin – helps to reduce insulin resistance
Adipose Tissue