Endocrine Physiology Flashcards

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1
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TRH stimulates which 2 hormones?

A

TSH, Prolactin

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Dopamine inhibits which hormone?

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Prolactin

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3
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CRH stimulates which 3 hormones?

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ACTH, MSH, beta-endorphin

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4
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GHRH stimulates which hormone?

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GH, TSH

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GnRH stimulates which 2 hormones?

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FSH, LH

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Prolactin inhibits which hormone?

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GnRH

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How does prolactin inhibit ovulation in females and spermatogenesis in males?

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By inhibiting GnRH synthesis and release

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How does prolactin inhibit its own secretion?

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Increasing dopamine synthesis and secretion from the hypothalamus

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Does TRH inc/dec prolactin secretion?

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Inc

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Bromocriptine is a _____ agonist that can be used in the treatment of _____.

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Dopamine; prolactinoma

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Dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics) and _____ stimulate prolactin secretion.

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Estrogens (OCPs, pregnancy)

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GH stimulates linear growth and muscle mass through _____ secretion.

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IGF-1/somatostatin

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13
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Does GH inc/dec insulin resistance?

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Inc

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T/F: GH is release in pulses in response to GHRH and secretion is inc during exercise and sleep.

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TRUE

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15
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Excess secretion of GH causes _____ in adults or _____ in children.

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Acromegaly; gigantism

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State whether mineralocorticoids, cortisol, sex hormones inc/dec in 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.

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Inc, dec, dec

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How does an XY with 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency present?

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HTN, hypokalemia. Dec DHT leads to pseudohermaphroditism (variable, ambiguous genitalia; undescended testes)

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How does an XX with 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency present?

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HTN, hypokalemia. Externally phenotypic female with normal internal sex organs, lacks secondary sex characteristics

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State whether mineralocorticoids, cortisol, sex hormones inc/dec in 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

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Dec, dec, inc

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How does a patient with 21-hydroxylase deficiency present?

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Hypotension, hyperkalemia, inc renin activity, volume depletion. Masculinization, leading to pseudohermaphroditism in females.

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State whether mineralocorticoids, cortisol, sex hormones inc/dec in 11 beta-hydroxylase deficiency.

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Mineralocorticoids: dec aldosterone, inc deoxycorticosterone; dec; inc

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How does a patient with 11 beta-hydroxylase deficiency present?

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HTN, masculinization

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T/F: All congenital adrenal enzyme deficiencies are characterized by an enlargement of both adrenal glands due to inc ACTH stimulation because of dec cortisol.

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TRUE

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24
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Name 5 functions of cortisol.

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1) Maintains Blood pressure 2) Dec Bone formation 3) Anti-Inflammatory/Immunosuppressive 4) Inc Insulin resistance 5) Inc Gluconeogenesis (*Remember BBIIG mnemonic!)

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T/F: Chronic stress induces prolonged cortisol secretion.
TRUE
26
PTH is made by the _____ cells of the _____.
Chief, parathyroid
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Does PTH inc/dec bone resorption of calcium and phosphate?
Inc
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Does PTH inc/dec kidney reabsorption of calcium in the distal convoluted tubule?
Inc
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Does PTH inc/dec reabsorption of phosphate in the proximal convoluted tubule?
Dec
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Does PTH inc/dec 1,25-(OH)2D3 (calcitriol) production by stimulating kidney 1alpha-hydroxylase?
Inc
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State whether PTH inc/dec the following: Serum Ca2+, serum (PO4)3-, urine (PO4)3-
Inc, dec, inc
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PTH increases the production of M-CSF and RANK-L in _____, stimulating _____.
Osteoblasts; osteoclasts
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A dec in serum Ca2+ will inc/dec PTH secretion.
Inc
34
A dec in serum Mg2+ will inc/dec PTH secretion.
Inc
35
A large dec in serum Mg2+ will inc/dec PTH secretion.
Dec
36
What are some common causes of dec Mg2+?
Diarrhea, aminoglycosides, diuretics, alcohol abuse
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Vitamin D2/D3 is from sun exposure in skin while vitamin D2/D3 is ingested from plants.
D3; D2
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Vitamin D2 and D3 are both converted to 25-OH in the _____ and to 1,25-(OH)2 (active form) in the _____.
Liver; kidney
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Vitamin D inc/dec absorption of dietary Ca2+ and (PO4)3- and inc/dec bone resorption of Ca2+ and (PO4)3-
Inc; inc
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Inc/dec PTH, inc/dec Ca2+, and inc/dec (PO4)3- cause inc 1,25-(OH)2 production.
Inc, dec, dec
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Calcitonin is made by the _____ cells of the _____.
Parafollicular; thyroid
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What is calcitonin's function?
Dec bone resorption of calcium
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How is calcitonin regulated?
Inc in serum Ca2+ causes calcitonin secretion
44
Name the hormones associated with the cAMP signaling pathway.
FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, CRH, hCG, ADH (V2 receptor), MSH, PTH, calcitonin, GHRH, glucagon (*Remember FLAT ChAMP mnemonic!)
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Name the hormones associated with the cGMP signaling pathway.
ANP, NO (EDRF) (*Think vasodilators)
46
Name the hormones associated with the IP3 signaling pathway.
GnRH, GHRH, Oxytocin, ADH (V1 receptor), TRH, histamine, angiotensin II, gastrin (*Remember GGOAT mnemonic!)
47
Name the hormones associated with the steroid receptor signaling pathway.
Vitamin D, Estrogen, Testosterone, T3/T4, Cortisol, Aldosterone, Progesterone (*Remember VETTT CAP mnemonic)
48
Name the hormones associated with the intrinsic tyrosine kinase signaling pathway.
Insulin, IGF-1, FGF, PDGF, EGF (*MAP kinase pathway, think growth factors)
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Name the hormones associated with the receptor-associated tyrosine kinase signaling pathway.
Prolactin, Immunomodulators (eg. Cytokines, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IFN), GH (*JAK/STAT pathway. Think acidophiles and cytokines. Remember PIG mnemonic!)
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Steroid hormones are lipophilic, so they must do what in order to increase their solubility?
Must circulate bound to specific binding globulins
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In men, how does an increase in sex hormone-binding globulin clinically present?
Gynecomastia (because free testosterone is lowered)
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In women, how does an decrease in sex hormone-binding globulin clinically present?
Hirsutism (because free testosterone is raised)
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What are the 4 B's of thyroid function?
Brain maturation, bone growth, beta-adrenergic effects, and increased basal metabolic rate
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_____ binds most T3 and T4 in the blood.
Thyroxine-binding globulin
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Thyroxine-binding globulin is inc/dec in pregnancy or OCP use and inc/dec in hepatic failure
Inc, dec
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Does T3 or T4 bind receptors with greater affinity?
T3
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What is the Wolff-Chaikoff effect?
Excess iodine temporarily inhibits thyroid peroxidase which leads to decreased iodine organification which leads to decreased T3 and T4 production
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What is the enzyme responsible for oxidation and organification of iodide as well as coupling of MIT and DIT?
Peroxidase
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What is the difference between propylthiouracil and methimazole?
Propylthiouracil inhibits both peroxidase and 5'-deiodinase while methimazole inhibits peroxidase only