QUIPPER ENDROCRINE Flashcards

1
Q

Parathyroid glands are derived from the_________________, ______________ glands from the fourth pouch and the __________ glands from the third pouch

A

embryonic pharyngeal pouches

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2
Q

Endocrine cells of the parathyroid glands are called

A

principal (chief) cells

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3
Q

the cell releases a molecule into the
interstitial fluid that binds to receptor of a
similar cell or of the same type.

A

Autocrine signaling

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4
Q

the cell that posses the receptor for a
certain hormone.

A

Target cell

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4
Q

The target cell is located far away from the
secreting cell.

A

Endocrine Signaling

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5
Q

are caused by nonfunctioning parathyroid receptors

A

pseudohypoparathyroidism

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6
Q

cause by nonfunctioning growth hormone receptors

A

dwarfism

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7
Q

Stimulates release of thyrotropin (TSH)

A

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

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8
Q

Stimulates the release of both follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
and luteinizing hormone (LH)

A

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
(GnRH)

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9
Q

Inhibits release of both somatotropin (GH) and TSH

A

Somatostatin

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10
Q

Stimulates release of GH

A

Growth hormone-releasing hormone
(GHRH)

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11
Q

Inhibits release of prolactin (PRL)

A

Dopamine

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12
Q

Stimulates synthesis of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) and
release of both β-lipotropic hormone (β-LPH) and corticotropin
(ACTH)

A

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

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13
Q

Increases water permeability of renal
collecting ducts

A

Vasopressin/antidiuretic
hormone (ADH)

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14
Q

Stimulates contraction of mammary
gland myoepithelial cells and uterine
smooth muscle

A

Oxytocin

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15
Q

adrenal cortex order of concentric zone from superficial to deep

A

Zona glomerulus
Zona fasciculata
Zona reticularis

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16
Q

Secrete mineralocorticoids

A

Zona glomerulosa

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17
Q

mainly Secrete glucocorticoids and small
amount of weak androgens

A

Zona fasciculata

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18
Q

o Main product is weak androgens
o Produce small amounts of
glucocorticoids

A

Zona reticularis

19
Q

Acidophils 2 types

A

Somatotrophs
Lactotrophs

20
Q

Basophils 3 types

A

Corticotrophs
Gonadotrophs
Thyrotrophs

21
Q

y is a disorder, usually autoimmune in origin, which causes degeneration in any layer of adrenal cortex, with concomitant
loss of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, or androgen
production.

A

addison disease

22
Q

Glucagon

A

α or A cells

23
Q

produce insulin

A

β or B cells

24
Q

secreting somatostatin

A

δ or D cells

25
Q

Pancreatic polypeptide

A

PP cells

26
Q

Acts on several tissues to make energy
stored in glycogen and fat available through
glycogenolysis and lipolysis; increases blood
glucose content

A

Glucagon

27
Q

Acts on several tissues to cause entry of glucose
into cells and promotes decrease of blood
glucose content

A

Insulin

28
Q

Inhibits release of other islet cell hormones
through local paracrine action; inhibits release
of GH and TSH in anterior pituitary and HCl
secretion by gastric parietal cells

A

Somatostatin

29
Q

Stimulates activity of gastric chief cells;
inhibits bile secretion, pancreatic enzyme and
bicarbonate secretion, and intestinal motility

A

Pancreatic polypeptide

30
Q

cell of pineal gland

A

Pinealocytes

31
Q

Thyroid glands endocrine cells

A

Follicular cells
Parafollicular or C cells

32
Q

Thyroid hormones (T3
and T4
)

A

Follicular cells

33
Q

Calcitonin

A

Parafollicular or C cells

34
Q

Parathyroid hormone (PTH

A

Chief cells

35
Q

Melatonin

A

Pinealocytes

36
Q

Increases heart rate and blood
pressure

A

Epinephrine

37
Q

Constricts vessels; increases heart
rate and blood pressure

A

Norepinephrine

38
Q

Adrenal glands: Medulla

A

Chromaffin cell

39
Q

Raises blood glucose levels

A

Glucagon

40
Q

Lowers blood glucose levels

A

Insulin

41
Q

Inhibits secretion of insulin,
glucagon, and somatotropin

A

Somatostatin

42
Q

Inhibits secretion of pancreatic
enzymes and HCO3

A

Pancreatic polypeptide

43
Q

Increases metabolic rate

A

Thyroid hormones (T3
and T4
)

44
Q

Lowers blood Ca2+ levels by
inhibiting osteoclast activity

A

Calcitonin

45
Q

Raises blood Ca2+ levels by
stimulating osteoclast activity

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

46
Q

Regulates circadian rhythms

A

Melatonin