Pituitary hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What hormones are produced in the anterior pituitary gland?
A
FLAT PG FSH LH ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone TSH - thyroid stimulating hormone Prolactin Growth hormone
2
Q
What hormones are produced in the posterior pituitary gland?
A
Oxytocin Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) aka vasopressin
3
Q
What stimulates the release of ADH/vasopressin?
A
Increased plasma osmolarity
Hypovolaeia
4
Q
What is diabetes inspidus?
A
PUPD due to absent or reduced ADH
Or due to kidney no longer sensitive to ADH
5
Q
How does ADH work for it’s renal actions?
A
Binds to receptors in distal tubule and collecting ducts of nephron
Increases insertion of aquaporins = permeability to water
6
Q
How does ADH work for non-renal actions?
A
Causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly in CV system
Also stimulates ACTH release
7
Q
What can be used for treatment of diabetes inspidus? What are the adverse effects?
A
ADH receptor agonist
Cardiovascular effects
