Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis Flashcards

1
Q

What are 5 types of cells in the anterior pituitary cells and hormones

A

Somatotrophs
Corticotrophs
Thyrotrophs
Gonadotrophs
Lactotrophs

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2
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What does somatotrophs produce

A

Inhibits GH

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3
Q

What does corticotrophs produce

A

Stimulates ACTH

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4
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What does thyrotrophs produce

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Stimulates TSH and prolactin

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5
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What does gonadotrophs produce

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Stimulates LH and FSH

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6
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What does lactotrophs produce

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Inhibits PRL

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7
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Which cell type is the most popular in the pituitary

A

Somatotrophs

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8
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What do somatotrophs target

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All tissues
Liver

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9
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What do corticotrophs target

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Adrenal gland
Adipocytes
Melanocytes

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10
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What do thyrotrophs target

A

Thyroid gland

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11
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What do gonadotrophs target

A

Gonads

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12
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What do lactotrophs target

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Breasts
Gonads

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13
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What do hypothalamic neurohormones do

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Act on adenohypophysis to stimulate or inhibit synthesis and release of anterior pituitary hormones

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14
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What is the growth hormone

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Somatotropin exerts most of its effects on growth via somatomedins (IGF)

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15
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What is the growth hormones effect on protein metabolism

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Increase synthesis of proteins
Decrease breakdown of proteins
Enhances AA transport across cell membrane
Enhances DNA transcription and RNA translation
Reducing protein catabolism

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16
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What is the effect of the growth hormone on fat metabolism

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Increase breakdown of FA from adipose tissue
Increase conversion of FA into acetyl CoA in all tissues
Increase acetoacetic acid and lead to fatty liver

17
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What is the effect of the growth hormone on carbohydrate metabolism

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Decreased uptake of glucose leading to increase blood glucose levels produce a diabetogenic effect

18
Q

What is diabetes mellitus caused by

A

Increased levels of GH

19
Q

What is hypertension caused by

A

Increased levels of ACTH

20
Q

What is goitre caused by

A

Increased levels of TSH

21
Q

Where is oxytocin (nonapeptide)

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Synthesis in the cell bodies of hypothalamic neurons

22
Q

What does oxytocin do

A

Stimulates the gravity uterus toward end of gestation
Helps expression of milk from breast alveoli into ducts

23
Q

Where is antidiuretic hormone stored

A

In the neurohypophysis

24
Q

What does ADH do

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Conserves body water and regulates toxicity of body fluids
At higher concentration constricts the arterioles Vasopressin