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[Biology] Ch.5: The Endocrine System Flashcards

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What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Type 1 is an autoimmune disease in which insulin-producing cells in the islets of Langerhans are destroyed and type 2 is caused by end-organ insensitivity to insulin

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What do hormones do at the tissue when they bind to receptors

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They induce a change in gene expression or cellular functioning

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What are the three kinds of hormones

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Peptides, steroids, or amino acid derivatives

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What are peptide hormones derived from

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From larger precursor polypeptides that are cleaved during posttranslational modification

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Where do peptide hormones bind

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Extracellular receptor

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What are some common second messengers

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Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), inositol triphosphate (IP3), and calcium

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What’s an example of cAMP intracellular targets

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Protein kinase A

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Why is protein kinase A able to have a rapid or slow effect on the cell

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Because they can modify other enzymes as well as transcription factors

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Steroid hormones are derived from [ 1 ] and are produced primarily by the [ 2 ] and the [ 3 ]

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1) cholesterol 2) gonads 3) adrenal cortex

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Steroid hormone receptors are usually [ 1 ] or [ 2 ]

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1) intracellular 2) intranuclear

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Why are the effects of steroid hormones slower but longer lived than that of peptide hormones

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Because steroid hormones cause alterations to the amount of mRNA and protein present in a cell by direct action on DNA

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What are epinephrine, norepinephrine, triiodothyronine, and thyroxine examples of

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Amino acid-derivative hormones

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What are thyroid hormones made from and what is the difference between them

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They’re made of tyrosine and differ with the number of iodines added

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Catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) bind [ 1 ] while the thyroid hormones bind [ 2 ]

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1) G protein-coupled receptors 2) intracellularly

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What is the difference between direct and tropic hormones

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Direct hormone act directly on target tissue while tropic hormones require an intermediary to act

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What are two examples of tropic hormones

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GnRH and LH

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Why do tropic hormones usually originate in the brain and anterior pituitary

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These structures are involved in coordination of multiple processes within the body

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[ 1 ] and [ 2 ] have extremely fast onset but are short lived like [ 3 ] hormones

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1) epinephrine 2) norepinephrine 3) peptide

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[ 1 ] and [ 2 ] have slower onset but a longer duration like [ 3 ] hormones

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1) thyroxine 2) triiodothyronine 3) steroid

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Most peptide and amino acid-derivative hormones have names that end in [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] and most steroid hormones have names that end in [ 3 ], [ 4 ], or [ 5 ]

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1) -in 2) -ine 3) -one 4) -ol 5) -oid

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List the endocrine glands (8)

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The hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, gonads, and pineal gland

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Where is the hypothalamus located; what are nearby structures

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In the forebrain directly above the pituitary gland and below the thalamus

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How does the hypothalamus control the pituitary

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Through paracrine release of hormone into a portal system that directly connects the two organs

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How is release of hormones from the hypothalamus regulated

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Through negative feedback

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What is the benefit of negative feedback
Prevents wasted energy by restricting the production of substances that are already present in sufficient quantities
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What four hormones released by the hypothalamus lead to release of by the anterior pituitary
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) - Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) - Thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) - Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF)
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What does GnRH stimulate the anterior pituitary to release
FSH and LH
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What does GHRH stimulate the anterior pituitary to release
Growth hormone
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What does TRH stimulate the anterior pituitary to release
Thyroid stimulating hormone
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What does CRF stimulate the anterior pituitary to release
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and prolactin
The hypothalamus secretes prolactin-inhibiting factor (PIF) (which is actually dopamine) and causes a decrease in prolactin secretion
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How does the posterior pituitary receive tropic hormones
Neurons in the hypothalamus send their axons down the pituitary stalk directly into the posterior pituitary
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What two hormones does the posterior pituitary release
Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
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What does oxytocin do
Stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk letdown during lactation + there’s evidence it’s involved in bonding behavior
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Recite the mnemonic for the products of the anterior pituitary
FLAT PEG - Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) - Luteinizing hormone (LH) - Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) - Prolactin - Endorphins - Growth hormone (GH) the FLAT hormones are all tropic hormones and the PEG hormones are all direct hormones
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Why is prolactin more important in females than in males
It stimulates milk production in the mammary glands
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What do endorphins do
They decrease the perception of pain
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What does growth hormone do
It promotes growth of bone and muscle
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How does growth hormone increase the availability of glucose for muscle and bone
It prevents glucose uptake in certain tissues and stimulates the breakdown of fatty acids
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Why is oxytocin unusual
It’s regulated by positive feedback
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What are the two major functions of the thyroid
Setting basal metabolic rate and calcium homeostasis
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What are the shorthand’s for triiodothyronine and thyroxine
T3 and T4 respectively
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What 3 ways does calcitonin use to decrease plasma calcium levels
- Increased calcium excretion from the kidney - Decreased calcium absorption from the gut - Increased storage of calcium in the bone
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What is the relationship between parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin
PTH serves as an antagonistic hormone to calcitonin
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What does PTH do
It raises blood calcium levels by decreasing the excretion of calcium by the kidneys and increasing the absorption of calcium in the gut (via vitamin D) and increasing bone reabsorption
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How does PTH play a role in phosphate homeostasis
reabsorbing phosphate from bone and reducing phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys (leading to it being excreted in urine)
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Does PTH have a net effect on phosphate levels
Not really because it activates vitamin D (which helps with both calcium and phosphate reabsorption)
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What are the four critical functions of calcium
- Bone structure and strength - Release of neurotransmitters from neurons - Regulation of muscle contraction - Clotting of blood (calcium is a cofactor)
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What role does calcium play on a (single) cellular level
- Cell movement | - Exocytosis of cellular materials
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Where are the adrenal glands located
On top of the kidneys
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What are the similarities and the difference between glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and cortical sex hormones
- All steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex - Glucocorticoids = regulate glucose levels - Mineralocorticoids = salt and water homeostasis - Cortical sex hormones = sex-related development and such
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Recite the mnemonic to remember the functions of the corticosteroids
S^3 - Salt (mineralocorticoids) - Sugar (glucocorticoids) - Sex (cortical sex hormones)
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Why is the adrenal medulla a part of the sympathetic nervous system
It produces the sympathetic hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine
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The pancreas has [ 1 ] and [ 2 ] functions
1) exocrine 2) endocrine
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What to the alpha, beta, and delta cells of the islets of larger Hans produce
Glucagon, insulin, and somatostatin respectively
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What is the relationship between somatostatin, insulin, and glucagon
Somatostatin is an inhibitor of insulin and glucagon secretion
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What stimulates the secretion of somatostatin
High blood glucose and amino acid concentrations
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What is the function of somatostatin when secreted by the hypothalamus
It decreases growth hormone secretion
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The testes secrete [ 1 ] and the ovaries secrete [ 2 ] and [ 3 ] in response to [ 4 ] (FSH and LH)
1) testosterone 2) estrogen 3) progesterone 4) gonadotropins
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Where is the pineal gland located and what does it secrete
It is located deep in the brain and secretes melatonin
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What stimulates the kidneys to produce erythropoietin
Low oxygen levels in the blood
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Erythropoietin stimulates [ 1 ] to increase production of [ 2 ]
1) Bone marrow 2) erythrocytes
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Why does the heart release atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
To help regulate salt and water balance
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What stimulates the heart to secrete ANP
When cells in the atria are stretched from excess blood volume
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Where is the thymus located
Located behind the sternum
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What does thymosin, the hormone secreted by the thymus, do
It is important for proper T cell development and differentiation
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The hypothalamus is the bridge between the [ 1 ] and [ 2 ] systems
1) nervous 2) endocrine
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describe the source, type, and action of: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Anterior pituitary - Peptide - Stimulates follicle maturation in females and spermatogenesis in males
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describe the source, type, and action of: Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Anterior pituitary - Peptide - Stimulates ovulation in females and testosterone synthesis in males
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describe the source, type, and action of: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- Anterior pituitary - Peptide - Stimulates the adrenal cortex to synthesize and secrete glucocorticoids
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describe the source, type, and action of: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Anterior pituitary - Peptide - Stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones
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describe the source, type, and action of: Prolactin
- Anterior pituitary - Peptide - Stimulates milk production and secretion
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describe the source, type, and action of: Endorphins
- Anterior pituitary - Peptide - Decreases sensation of pain; can promote euphoria
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describe the source, type, and action of: Growth hormone (GH)
- Anterior pituitary - Peptide - Stimulates growth and muscle growth; raises blood glucose levels
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describe the source, type, and action of: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH; vasopressin)
- Hypothalamus (released by posterior pituitary) - Peptide - Stimulates water reabsorption in the kidneys by increasing permeability of collecting duct
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describe the source, type, and action of: Oxytocin
- Hypothalamus (released by posterior pituitary) - Peptide - Stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk secretion during lactation; may promote bonding behavior
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describe the source, type, and action of: Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)
- Thyroid (follicular cells) - Amino-acid derivative - Stimulates metabolic activity
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describe the source, type, and action of: Calcitonin
- Thyroid (parafollicular or C cells) - Peptide - Decreases blood calcium concentrations
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describe the source, type, and action of: Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- Parathyroids - Peptide - Increases blood calcium concentrations
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describe the source, type, and action of: Glucocorticoids (cortisol and cortisone) (3)
- Adrenal cortex - Steroid - Increases blood glucose concentrations; decreases protein synthesis; anti inflammatory
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describe the source, type, and action of: Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) (2)
- Adrenal cortex - Steroid - Increases water reabsorption in the kidneys by increasing sodium reabsorption; promotes potassium and hydrogen ion excretion
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describe the source, type, and action of: Epinephrine and norepinephrine (3)
- Adrenal medulla - Amino acid-derivative - Increases blood glucose concentrations and heart rate; dilates bronchi; alters blood flow patterns
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describe the source, type, and action of: Glucagon
- Pancreas (alpha cells) - Peptide - Stimulates glycogen breakdown (glycogenolysis); increases blood glucose concentrations
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describe the source, type, and action of: Insulin
- Pancreas (beta cells) - Peptide - Lowers blood glucose concentrations and increases anabolic processes
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describe the source, type, and action of: Somatostatin
- Pancreas (delta cells) - Peptide - Suppresses secretion of glucagon and insulin
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describe the source, type, and action of: Testosterone
- Testis (and adrenal cortex) - Steroid - Develops and maintains male reproductive system and male secondary sex characteristics
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describe the source, type, and action of: Estrogen
- Ovary (and placenta) - Steroid - Develops and maintains female reproductive system and female secondary sex characteristics
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describe the source, type, and action of: Progesterone
- Ovary (and placenta) - Steroid - Promotes maintenance of the endometrium
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describe the source, type, and action of: Melatonin
- Pineal gland - Peptide - Involved in circadian rhythms
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describe the source, type, and action of: Erythropoietin
- Kidney - Peptide - Stimulates bone marrow to produce erythrocytes
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describe the source, type, and action of: Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
- Heart (atria) - Peptide - Promotes salt and water excretion
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describe the source, type, and action of: Thymosin
- Thymus - Peptide - Stimulates T-cell development

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