Physio Exam 2 Flashcards
Gonadotropin dependent precocious puberty
Blame the Anterior Pituitary
Tx: Long acting GnRH Agonist
(causes desensitization)
Gonadotropin independent precocious puberty
Blame the gonads
Tx: Remove the tumor on the ovaries/testes
LH and FSH
tell the gonads to do their job during puberty
LH and FSH are controlled by
Anterior Pituitary
Hypogonadotropic
problem is in CNS
Hypergonadotropic
problem is with gonads
Kallmans
can’t smell
Tx: Estrogen or Testosterone replacement
Later, can start with GnRH to help Ant Pit work again for fertility
Kallmans
Kall can’t smell
problem with Ant Pit
Turner syndrome
absence of X chromo [XO] No gonads Short stature or delayed/absent puberty Amenorrhea LH and FSH really high bc no negative feedback from Estrogen from gonads
Tx: Estrogen supp and then supplemental sex steroids
Turner syndrome
will never be fertile
Klinefelters
XXY
Failure of normal testicle function (no testosterone release)—> absence of negative feedback to the pituitary
Feminization occurs
Complications: germ cell tumor, breast CA, osteoporosis
Klinefelters
Tx: GH first (Testosterone) and then supplemental steroids
Tx for Turner and Klinefelters
the same
GH first and then supplemental sex steroids
Acrosome reaction
After sperm has passed Zona Radiata, it reaches the Zona Pellucida (gel)
Hydrolytic enzymes are released into Pellucida so that sperm can pass through
Zona Pellucida (gel)
has ZP3 protein that Sperm receptors bind to
Sperm (fertilin) binds to
Integrin receptor on Ovum
A bunch of sperm help to degrade the Pellucida (gel), BUT once the sperm reaches the cell membrane,
only one contributes its genetic material
Zona Reaction
Release of granules containing enzymes to degrade the ZP3 protein so that the Pellucida (gel) layer will harden back up!
prevent multiple sperm from getting to the final step
Zona reaction
granules degrade ZP3
ALSO,
Final maturation of oocyte- signals for completion of 2nd Meiotic division
After Zona reaction
Head of sperm is fully inside of Oocyte
Pronuclei of sperm will eventually fuse with Pronuclei of Oocyte
Binding of Integrin on Ovum to Fertilin on Sperm triggers
Zona reaction
harden gel layer back up and complete 2nd meiotic division of ovum
Estrogen during pregnancy
requires healthy Placenta AND baby
uses baby Adrenal gland to convert Chol –> DHEA Sulfate –> Estriol
Estrogen during pregnancy functions:
Growth of myometrium (muscles for delivery) Develop ductile system of breasts Prolactin release Relax pelvic ligaments Inhibit lactation
Progesterone during pregnancy
Requires only healthy placenta
made from mother cholesterol
Progesterone functions
Makes the uterus a secretory gland
Inhibit premature contractions
Inhibit premature Lactose (baby milk) synthesis
First two trimesters
Progesterone keeps the uterus quiet (aka no contractions)
Levels of High Estrogen as women prepare for parturition (birth)
- Gap jx increase uterus
- Oxytocin receptors increase
- Prostaglandins –> cervical softening
Placenta carries
CRH –> Fetal Ant Pit –> ACTH –> Fetal Adrenal Cortex –> Cortisol and DHEA production
Cortisol
Fetal lungs –> increase pulmonary surfactant –>
DHEA
placenta –> DHEA –> Estrogen
CRH
“placental clock”
Triggers to premature pregnancy
Bacterial infection
Allergic rxn
Multiple fetal pregnancies (twins, triplets)
Role of Nuclear Factor in uterus
NF-B caused by stretching, increased production of Macrophages as a result of increased Pulm Surfactant
NF-B stimulates production of inflammatory cytokines (IL-8) and prostaglandins –> cervical softening
PREMATURE DELIVERY
Prolactin
enzymes for Milk synthesis
Estrogen and Progesterone
helps develop mammary glands but inhibits milk synthesis until baby is born
Prolactin
stimulates secretion of milk
Oxytocin
milk ejection
Removal of steroids at birth
initiate lactation
Estrogen and Progesterone
block the action of Prolactin on the breast DURING pregnancy
Estrogens
Ductal growth
DUCTS
Progesterone
Prolactin
Hcs
Lobules and Alveoli of breast
Prolactin and Hcs
milk enzymes
Anterior pituitary
release Prolactin (leading to more milk production)
Posterior pituitary
release Oxytocin (leading to contraction and milk “let down”)
Stress can affect the Post Pit and inhibit
Oxytocin release
inhibiting “let down”
Prolactin (milk synthesis) release is regulated by
Dopamine (inhibitory)
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone: TRH (stimulatory)
Prolactin
inhibits GnRH
thus inhibiting FSH and LH
No ovarian cycling!!
Irreg menses, very heavy
Dark coarse hair on face, upper arm, abdomen
Persistent acne
Cant get pregnant
High testosterone levels
High LH and FSH
Ovarian enlargement with too MANY follicles, but none dominant (eventually they turn into cysts)
PCOS
PCOS
The follicles turn into cysts
Cysts produce many Androgens
PCOS
“Stein-Leventhal Synd”
Primary product of ovary is Testosterone instead of normal hormones
Testosterone interferes with normal female cycle
46XX
21 hydroxylase deficiency
Virilization
Virilization (masculinization)
Extra levels of Testosterone –> DHT (enlarged clitoris)
46XX
Low glucose and Low cortisol
High ACTH and Testosterone
46XX
21 hydroxylase def
Low cortisol
d/t lack of 21-hydroxylase
cannot be converted into Cortisol, so the precursors instead get made into Testosterone
46XX
21 hydroxylase def
more precursors left over SO
Low Cortisol
High Testosterone
46XX
can be lethal if low levels of Cortisol are not corrected
Optimal Spermatogenesis requires both sufficient levels of
Testosterone
FSH
Spermatogenesis also requires sufficient
Sertoli cells (which are stimulated by both Testosterone and FSH)
Hormone with a pleiotropic effect
meaning several effects
Hormone with a trophic effect
meaning regulates:
- Hormone secretion by ANOTHER gland
- Growth and integrity of that endocrine gland
TRH example of hormone with a Trophic effect
tells pit to stimulate TSH, goes into bloodstream, targets thyroid gland, releases thyroid hormone (secretory) and maintains normal growth of thyroid gland
Endocrine
dumped into plasma to act distally on receptor cell
Paracine effect
hormone regulates processes in NEIGHBORING cells
Autocrine effect
hormone “acts back” , leaves cell but comes back to to regulate process WITHIN CELL OF ORIGIN
acts on those receptors
Intracrine
act on cell of origin but DOESNT EVEN LEAVE CELL at all
Neurocine
hormone that is released from neuron, travels down axon
carried distally either by blood vessel or synaptic transmission
“Classic” endocrine glands
Hypoth Pit Pineal Thyroid and Parathyroid Placenta, ovaries, testes Pancreas GI tract Thymus Adrenal cortex and medulla
“Novel” endocrine glands
Adipose tissue
Heart (epicardial fat)
Skeletal muscle
Chemical structure categories
Peptide (gene is transcribed into mRNA)
Amine (tyrosine)
Steroid (cholesterol)
Peptide (the majority)
water loving
gene mRNA
Amine
derived from tyrosine
Steroid
derived from cholesterol
Majority of hormones are:
Peptide hormones (produced from gene that is transcribed into mRNA)
Peptide hormones
hydrophillic
water loving
gene, mRNA
derived from Amino Acids
Tyrosine is in
Adrenal medulla,
used to make Catecholamines
Tyrosine is the parent A.A. for
Catecholamines and Thyroid hormones
Thyroid hormone is made by
Two tyrosine and Iodine atoms
Catecholamines are made by
modifying the side groups of Tyrosine
Amines
Epi NE Dopamine T4 (Thyroxine) T3 (Triiodothyronine)
Steroids
Aldosterone Cortisol Estradiol Estrogen Testosterone DHEA Vit D
Majority or hormones are
PEPTIDE
Glycoproteins fall under the peptide family
Glycoproteins (type of peptide)
FSH TSH LH hCG have a slight modification: CARB moiety critical in secretion and activity of this hormone
Hydrophillic- water loving- reach target tissue via Cardiovascular system
Peptide hormones and Catecholamines
Hydrophobic
Steroid and Thyroid- need carrier protein
Hydrophillic
dissolved and transported in bloodstream
Concentration of hormone in plasma is determined by:
Production/release of plasma binding proteins
Feedback mechanisms
Glucuronidation
Sulfate conjugation (increases water solubility for excretion)
Peripheral conversion
Internalization of hormone/receptor in peripheral tissue
Group 1 mechanism: Steroid and Thyroid
STD goes right through
steroid and thyroid
Hydrophobic
Dissolve RIGHT THROUGH membrane and bind to nucleus
Group 1 mechanism: Steroid and thyroid
do not have any fancy signal transduction mechanisms bc they can dissolve through and go right to the nucleus
Steroid hormone synthesis
Cholesterol –> Cytosol, ER, mitochondria –> immediately dumped into circulation (no storage)
Amines
Tyrosine –> Enzymatic in cytosol (catecholamines) and Follicular cell and colloid (for thyroid) –> stored in granules or inside the Follicular cells
Follicular cells are found
in the Thyroid gland
Peptide hormone synthesis (the big class)
Specific gene that directs mRNA –> Ribosomes, golgi, ER –> stored in granules until needed
Synthesis of peptide
Gene for hormone transcribed into mRNA (in nucleus) then leaves
Preprohormone –> prohormone (in Endoplasmic Reticulum)
Prohormone –> hormone (in Golgi)
Hormone is stored in secretory vesicles until it is released
Leaving the ER
we have Prohormone
Leaving the Golgi
we have normal Hormone
ER
preprohormone–> prohormone
Peripheral conversion
transfer to something else to increase biological activity
Skin: Vitamin D3
hydroxylation on Liver and Kidney–> 1,25 Dihydroxyviamin D3
Testes: testosterone
Androgens formed
conversiont ot E2 in brain and testes
DHT and E2 final products
Thyroid: Thyroxine T4
Conversion in most tissues to make T3 (final product) Triiodothyronine
T3
active form
Humoral release
activated by blood borne substrate
Humoral release
the concentration of substrate is above or below “setpoint”
i.e. Ca levels low, trigger PTH release from Parathyroid gland
Neural release
Psychological stress Emotion Fight or flight Exercise Hypoglycemia Shock Hemorrhage Heart dz CNS is secreting the hormones
Examples of Humoral release
Calcium and PTH
Glucose and Insulin
Neural release
Adrenal gland releases hormones (Epi and NE)
Hormonal release
Classic endocrine gland
Network of hormonal connection starting at Hypoth
Hormonal release
Hormones regulate the secretion of OTHER hormones
Long example of Hormonal release
TRH stimulate pituitary secretion of TSH which stimulates endocrine gland (thyroid) to release thyroid hormone (T3/T4)
What types of hormones have to bind to receptor on the cell surface?
Peptides and catecholamines (hydrophobic, cant get through)
What types of hormones diffuse through and go straight to nucleus?
Steroid and Thyroid hormones