Lecture 17: Growth Hormone Flashcards
what is the long-term controller of GH secretion
long term nutritional state, particularly protein nutrition
what is the primary regulator of GH release
Somatostatin
hypothalamic signaling of pituitary somatotrophs involved what two opposing trophic hormones
GHRH binds Gs protein coupled receptor
GHIH(somatostatin) binds Gi protein coupled receptor
how is GH synthesized?
using a pre-prohormone mRNA as the template
GHRH (GH releasing Hormone) is secreted from where
medial preoptic area (POA) and the arcuate/infundibular nucleus of the hypothalamus
what inhibits the release of GHRH
emotion, stress, trauma
what increases release of GHRH
catecholamines, dopamine, serotonin
indirect effects of GH
stimulates liver to promote growth positive effects via insulin like growth factor (IGF-1, (somatomedin)
Direct effects of GH
Directly effects intermediary fuel metbolism by binding the growth hormone receptors in tissue
GH effects on blood glucose
decreases glucose uptake by muscles
increases glucose sparing
GH effects on fatty acids
increases lipolysis
GH effects on amino acids
increased uptake of aas into cells
decreases blood amino acids
GH effects on muscle protein
increases protein synthesis
decreases protein degradation
increases RNA and DNA synthesis
GH facilitates insulin action to ….
promote growth
in a fed state, when protein and E intake are ample, protein _______ is favored
synthesis
