The Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major structures in endocrine system
A
Pituitary
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Adrenal glands
Pancreas
Testes
2
Q
Describe hormal afctins of autocrine, paracrine and endocrine
A
Endocrine - blood borne
Paracrine - acting on adjacent cells
Autocrine - feedbck on same cells that secreted the hormone
3
Q
what are the differences between water and fat soluble Hormones
A
Trasport
* Water in unbound and fat is protein bound
cell interaction
* water binds to cell surface receptor and fat diffuses into cell
Half life
* water has a short half life, fat has a long half life
Clearance
* water has fast clearance amd fat has longg clearance
4
Q
where are beta 1 receptors found
A
Heart
5
Q
Where are beta 2 receptors found
A
Lungs
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