Endocrine Physiology Flashcards

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Produces new proteins from DNA

Lipid-soluble

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Steroid Hormones

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Modifies existing proteins

Water-soluble

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Protein hormones

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T3, T4, epinephrine, Norepinephrine

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Derivative of Tyrosine

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Convert hormonal signal into 2nd messenger

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G proteins

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For fat-soluble substances

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Intracellular Receptors

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Acts as transducers

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G proteins

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Is stimulated by Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factors

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GTP-activated

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Is inhibited by GTPase-Accelerating Proteins, RGS proteins

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GTP-activated

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Activates Adenylate Cyclades converts ATP to cAMP -> activates Protein Kinase A

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Alpha Subunit of G protein

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May regulate ion channels directly

Broken down by cAMP phosphodiesterase

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cAMP

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Regulates effector proteins

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PKA

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Alpha t subunit activates cGMP phosphodiesterase -> decreases cGMP -> closes cGMP-dependent ion channels

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G protein with alpha t (transducin)

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Phospholipids C -> PIP2 -> PIP2 splits into InsP3 or IP3 (releases Calcium from ER) and DAG (activates Protein Kinase C)

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G-protein with alpha q

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Releases calcium from ER

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IP3

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activates Protein Kinase C

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DAG

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Guanylyl Cyclase converts GTP to cGMP -> activates Protein Kinase G -> Phosphorylates Proteins

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Receptor Guanylyl Cyclases

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Example of Receptor Guanylyl Cyclases

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ANP

NO

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Attaches to Type 1 subunit-> Phosphorylates Serine/Threonine residues on Type 2 subunit -> activates effectors

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Receptor Serine/ Threonine Kinases

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Example of Receptor Serine/ Threonine Kinases

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TGF-Beta

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Example of Receptor Tyrosine Kinase

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NGF
EGF
PDGF
IGF-1
insulin
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No intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity

Associate with proteins that have tyrosine kinases of the Src family and Janus family (JAK)

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Tyrosine-associated Kinase Receptors

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Example of Tyrosine-associated Kinase Receptors

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EPO

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Synthesize in the hypothalamus

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CRH

Vasopressin/Oxytocin

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cAMP - 2ND MESSENGER

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DH (V2 receptors)
Angiotensin II (Epithelial cells)
Catecholamines (B1 & B2 Receptors)
ACTH
LH, FSH, TSH
HCG
MSH
CRH
Calcitonin
PTH
Secretin
Somatostatin
Glucagon
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IP3/ DAG - Phospholipase C
``` ADH (V1 receptor) Angiotensin II (vascular. Smooth muscles) catecholamines (A1 receptors) GnRH TRH GHRH Oxytocin ```
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Steroid Hormone
``` Aldosterone Cortisol Testosterone Progesterone Estrogen Vitamin D Thyroid Hormone ```
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Tyrosine Kinase
``` LeptinIGF-1 Insulin EPO GH Prolactin ```
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Guanylate Cyclase Mecanism (cGMP)
ANP EDRF nitric oxide
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Transport of steroid hormone
Bound to proteins
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Active form of steroid hormones
Free, unbound form
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Main site of inactivation of hormones
Liver
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Mechanism for removal of hormones
Liver | Kidneys
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Number of Hormone Receptors - Constant or Variable?
Variable
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Minimum amount of hormone to produce effect
1 pictograms per ml
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Onset of Hormone Effects
seconds to months
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Additive effects of synergistic effects
Epinephrine | NE
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Complementary Effects of Synergistic Effects
FSH | Testosterone on spermatogenesis
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Permissive effects
Cortisol has permissive effects on Epi & NE with regards to blood vessels T3 - on Epi with regards to lipolysis
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Antagonistic effects
Estrogen blocking prolactin effects on the breast during pregnancy
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More common | Hormone has biological actions that, directly or indirectly, inhibit further secretion of the hormone
Negative Feedback (Self-Limiting)
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Rare, exploding | Hormone has biological actions that, directly or indirectly, stimulate further secretion of the hormone
Positive Feedback (Self-Augmenting)
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Supraoptic Nucleus
Vasopressin
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Paraventricular Nucleus
Oxytocin
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Give an example of Negative Feedback that does not utilize HPA
Insulin
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Give 3 examples of Positive feedback involving hormones
Estrogen-induced LH and FSH Surge Oxytocin during labor oxytocin during lactation
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Decrease in receptor number or receptor affinity
Down-regulation of Receptors
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Example of Down-regulation of Receptors
In uterus, progesterone | T3 down regulates TRH receptors
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Increase in receptor number or receptor affinity
Up-regulation of Receptors
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Example of Up-regulation of Receptors
Prolactin increases the number of its receptors in the breast Growth hormone increases the number of its receptors in skeletal muscle and liver In the ovary, estrogen up-regulates it's own receptor and that of LH
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Lies in the Sella Turcica
Pituitary Gland
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Connected to the Median Eminence of the Hypothalamus via pituitary/hypo physical stalk
Pituitary gland
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Transmit hypothalamic hormones to the pituitary without passing through the systemic circulation
Hypothalamic-Hypophysial Portal Blood vessels
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Adenohypophysis
Anterior Pituitary
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Neurohypophysis
Posterior Pituitary
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Derived from oral ectoderm (rathke's Pocuh)
Anterior Pituitary
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Basophils cells of Ant. Pituitary
``` FSH LH ACTH TSH MSH ```
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Acidophilus Cells of Ant. Pituitary
GH | Prolactin
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Derived from neural ectoderm (neural outgrowth of Hypothalamus)
Posterior Pituitary
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Pituicytes of Post. Pituitary
Vasopressin | Oxytocin
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Which of the following is a consequence when the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is resected?
Inability to stimulate production of thyroid hormone
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4 hormones that increase Blood Glucose Level
Epinephrine GH (acromegaly, gigantism) lead to DM Cortisol Glucagon
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If pituitary stalk is damaged, all anterior pituitary hormones would decreased, EXCEPT
Prolactin
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In terms of number, what are the top 2 cells in the anterior pituitary?
Somatotropin (40%) | Corticotropes (20%)
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What are the 3 families of hormones in the anterior pituitary
TSH, LH, FSH ( same alpha unit, unique beta unit) MSH, ACTH ( derived from POMC) GH, Prolactin
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Both catabolic and anabolic
Growth hormone
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Released in pulsatilla fashion (every 2 hours) | Nocturnal Peak: 1 hours after stage 3 or 4 sleep
Growth hormone
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Growth hormone
Somatotropin
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Stops growth hormone
Somatostatin
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IGF
Somatomedin
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Mcc of dwarfism | Defect in FGF receptor 3
Achondroplasia
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Increased GH | With skeletal deformities
Gigantism
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Actions of Prolactin
Lactogenesis Lactation amenorrhea Breast development
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What is one possible side effects of anti-psychotic drugs that involve Prolactin?
Amenorrhea-Galactorrhea
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Prolactin is stimulated by the following
``` Pregnancy(ESTROGEN) breast ending Sleep Stress TRH Dopamine antagonist ```
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Prolactin is inhibited by
Dopamine, Bromocriptine Somatostatin Prolactin (negative feedback)
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Aka as ADH or AVP
Vasopressin
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Secreted by Supraoptic Nuclei of the hypothalamus
Vasopressin
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Responds to ECF changes detected by osmoreceptors in the Organum Vasculosum
Vasopressin
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Most potent stimulus of Vasopressin
Increased plasma osmolality
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Vasoconstrictor
V1 blood vessels
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Water permeability
V2 kidneys
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Central DI
URine volume: high Urine osmolarity: low ADH levels:low Treatment: DDAVP (ADH analog)
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Peripheral DI
URine volume: high Urine osmolarity: low ADH levels: high Treatment: thiazides diuretics
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SIADH
URine volume: low Urine osmolarity: high ADH levels: high Treatment:Demeclocycline (ADH antagonist)
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In SIADH, the brain reduces intracellular osmolytes to prevent cell swelling. What happens if you rapidly correct the Hyponatremia?
Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (esp. In the pons)
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From Paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus
Oxytocin
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Synthesized by the follicular epithelial cells of the thyroid
Thyroid Hormone
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T4
``` 93% More half life (6 days) More affinity for binding plasma protein Less (10% of the receptors) binding to nuclear receptor Onset of action: 4x slower (2 days) ```
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T3
``` 7% synthesized Less half life (1 day) Less affinity More (90%) binding receptor) 4x faster (12 hours) onset of action ```
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Thyroxine Binding Globulin (TBG
70%
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Transthyretin or Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin (TBPA)
20%
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Thyroxine Binding Albumin
10%
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Free Thyroxine
0.03%
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MIT + DIT
= T3
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DIT + DIT
= T4
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Iodine trapping
I2
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Organic action
MIT & DIT
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Coupling
MIT + DIT = T3 | DIT + DIT = T4
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Storage
Thyroglobulin
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Secretion
TSH binding & TSH Receptor
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Bone maturation | Bone formation
Thyroid hormone Growth hormone IGF 1
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Regulation of thyroid hormone secretion is mediated by
TRH & TSH levels
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Hyperthyroidism symptoms
``` Increased basal metabolic rate Weight loss Negative nitrogen balance Increased cardiac output Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Tremor, muscle weakness Exophthalmos - deposition of GAGs and fat Goiter Tibial edema ```
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Hyperthyroidism causes
Graves' disease Thyroid neoplasm Excess TSH secretion Exogenous T3 or T4
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Hyperthyroidism TSH levels
Decreased (feedback inhibition of T3 on the anterior lobe) | Increased (if defect is in anterior pituitary)
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Hyperthyroidism treatment
Propylthiouracil Thyroidectomy I132 Beta adrenergic blocking agents
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Hypothyroidism symptoms
``` Decreased basal metabolic rate Weight gain Positive nitrogen balance Decreased heat production Cold sensitivity Decreased cardiac output Hypoventilation Lethargy, mental slowness Drooping eyelids Myxedema Growth retardation Mental retardation ```
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Hypothyroidism causes
``` Thyroiditis Surgery for hyperthyroidism I deficiency cretinism Decreased TRH or TSH ```
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Hypothyroidism TSH levels
Increased (by negative feedback if primary defect is in thyroid gland) Decreased ( if defect is in hypothalamus or anterior pituitary)
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Hypothyroidism treatment
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
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RDA of Iodine per day
150 nanograms
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High levels of Iodine inhibiting organize action and iodine thyroid hormone synthesis
Wolf-Chaikoff Effect
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Bone age < Chronological Age
Hypothyroidism
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Liver and Kidney Failure: TBG levels
Decreased TBG
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Estrogen or Pregnancy: TBG levels
Increased TBG
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Enzyme that converts T4 to T3
5' iodinase
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T4 can also be converted to
RT3 (inactive)
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Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid)
Zone Glomerulosa
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Cortisol, corticosterone (Glucocorticoids)
Zone Fasciculata
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De-hydro-Epi-androsterone (DHEA) and Androstenedione (weak androgens)
Zone Reticularis
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Epinephrine - 80% | NE - 20%
Adrenal medulla
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Right adrenal kidney
Pyramidal
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Left renal kidney
Crescent shape
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Inhibits 11beta-hydroxylase
Metyrapone
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Inhibits Desmolase
Ketoconazole
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Adrenal androgens in males
Insignificant
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Adrenal androgens in females
Significant
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Need ACTH for 1st step, but otherwise controlled by RAAS
Aldosterone
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Diabetogenic Hormones
Cortisol GH Glucagon Epinephrine
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Increases Na reabsorption in the kidneys, sweat glands, salivary glands and colon Increase K secretion in the kidneys and colon Increases H secretion in the kidneys
Aldosterone
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Oscillates with circadian rhythm
Cortisol
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Carbohydrate Effects of Cortisol
Stimulate gluconeogenesis Increases protein catabolism in muscles Decreases glucose utilization and insulin sensitivity of adipose tissue
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Protein effects in Cortisol
Reduces cellular proteins (except liver) Increases blood amino acids Increases liver and plasma proteins
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Fat effects of Cortisol
Increases lipolysis | Moon face and buffalo hump
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Anti-inflammatory effects of Cortisol
Induces synthesis of lipocortin which inhibits Phospholipase A2 needed for PG and LT synthesis Stabilizes lysosomal membranes Decreases migration and phagocytosis of WBC Suppression of T-lymphocytes Reduces IL-1, IL2 Increases resolution of inflammation Blocks inflammatory response to allergies Decreases eosinophils and lymphocytes Inhibits histamine and serotonin Increases RBCs
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Dexamethasone Test Cushing syndrome
Cortisol level not suppressed either by low or high dose
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Dexamethasone Test Cushing Disease
ACTH and cortisol suppressed by high dose but not low dose
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Addison's disease
Primary adrenocortical insufficiency
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Addison's disease
``` Hypoglycemia Anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, nausea Weakness Hypotension Hyperkalemia Metabolic acidosis Decreased pubic and auxiliary hair in females Hyper pigmentation ```
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Addison's disease ACTH levels
Increased (negative feedback effect of decreased cortisol)
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Addison's disease treatment
Replacement of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids
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Cushing syndrome
Ex. Primary adrenal hyperplasia
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Cushing syndrome
``` Hyperglycemia Muscle wasting Central obesity Round face, supraclavicular fat, buffalo hump Osteoporosis Striae Virilization and menstrual disorders in females Hypertension ```
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Cushing syndrome ACTH levels
Decreased (negative feedback effect of increased cortisol)
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Cushing syndrome treatment
Ketoconazole | metyrapone
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MCC of exogenous dose of steroid
Cushing syndrome
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Cushing disease
Excess ACTH
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Cushing disease
``` Hyperglycemia Muscle wasting Central obesity Round face, supraclavicular fat, buffalo hump Osteoporosis Striae Virilization and menstrual disorders in females Hypertension ```
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Cushing disease ACTH levels
Increased
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Cushing disease treament
Surgical removal of ACTH-secreting tumor
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Conn Syndrome
Aldosterone-secreting tumor
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conn syndrome
Hypertension (inc ECF vol) Hypokalemia (inc K secretion) Metabolic acidosis ( inc H secretion) Decreased renin levels ( inc ECF levels)
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Conn syndrome treatment
``` Aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone) Surgery ```
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21 beta-hydroxylase deficiency
Virility ton in females Early acceleration of linear growth Early appearance of public and axillary hair Symptoms of deficiency of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids
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21 beta-hydroxylase deficiency ACTH levels
Increased (negative feedback effect of decreased cortisol)
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21 beta-hydroxylase deficiency treatment
Replacement of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids
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17alpha-hydroxylase deficiency
Lack of pubic and axillary hair in females Symptoms of deficiency of glucocorticoids Symptoms of excess mineralocorticoids Hypoglycemia
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17alpha-hydroxylase deficiency ACTH levels
Increased (negative feedback effect of decreased cortisol)
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17alpha-hydroxylase deficiency treatment
``` Replacement of glucocorticoids Aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone) ```
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Which of the following statements are true of Cushing's syndrome except? A. Pituitary tumors are the most common cause of Cushing's disease B. ACTH secreting Tumors can be suppressed by high dose Dexamethasone C. Exogenous steroids are the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome D. NOTA
NOTA
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What is the predominant mechanism of hypotension in Addison's disease?
Decreased responsiveness of Arterioles to catecholamines
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Which of the following are expected effects/manifestation of a patient with conn's syndrome?
Decreased plasma renin level
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``` All of the following substances are decreased in 21 beta-hydroxyl asedeficiency except? A. Deoxycorticosterone B. Aldosterone C. Androgens D. Cortisol ```
C. Androgens
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Glucagon is Synthesizedand secreted by
Alpha cells
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Glucagon functions
Mirror image of insulin Hormone of starvation Promotes storage of metabolic fuels, mobilization and utilization Synthesized as pre-glucagon
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Glucagon actions
Increase and maintain blood glucose concentration
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Major factor stimulating the secretion of decrease blood glucose level
Glucagon
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Glucagon secretes what AA?
Arginine and Alanine
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Glucagon
CCK - fasting and increase exercise
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2nd messenger of Glucagon
CAMP
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Delta cells
Somatostatin
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Secretion inhibited by insulin via intraislet paracrine mechanism Inhibit secretion of insulin and glucagon Modulate or limit the response of insulin and glucagon to ingesting of food
Somatostatin
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21 - beta - hydroxylase
``` Aldosterone: dec COrtisol: dec Androgens: inc ACTH: inc Blood pressure: dec Accumulating substance: 17-hydroxyprogesterone ```
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11 - beta- hydroxylase
``` Aldosterone: dec COrtisol: dec Androgens: inc ACTH: inc Blood pressure: inc Accumulating substance: 11-deoxy-corticosterone ```
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17-alpha-hydroxylase
``` Aldosterone: inc COrtisol: dec Androgens: dec ACTH: inc Blood pressure: inc Accumulating substance: pregnenolone ```
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Secretes insulin and Aylin
Beta cells (60%)
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Secretes glucagon
Alpha cells (25%)
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Secretes Somatostatin
Delta Cells (10%)
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Secrete Pancreatic Polypeptide
F cell / PP Cell (5%)
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Actions of Insulin
``` Increases: glucose uptake into the cells Glycogen edits Amino acid uptake into the cells. (For protein synthesis) Lipogenesis and uptake fat deposition Potassium uptake into the cells ```
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Actions of Insulin
Decreases: Gluconeogenesis Glycogenolysis Lipolysis
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Actions of glucagon
Increase blood glucose (inc glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis) Inc Blood fatty acid and ketoacids Inc Urea production Inc Insulin
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Actions of Somatostatin
Inhibits both glucagon and insulin to modulate their effects Inhibits all GI hormones Stimulated by all types of nutrients Decreases motility of stomach, duodenum and gallbladder Decreases both absorption and secretion in the GIT
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Side effect of Metformin
Lactic Acidosis
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Type 1 crisis
DKA
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Type 1 treatment
Insulin
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Type 2 crises
HHHS
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Type 2 treatment
``` Weight loss Thiazolidinediones Metformin Sulfonylureas Insulin ```
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Effect of insulin on the brain
None
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Insulin: 2nd messenger
Tyrosine Kinase
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Glucagon: 2nd messenger
cAMP
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Marker for endogenous insulin
C peptide
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When proinsulin becomes insulin, what part is cleaved off?
C peptide
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GLUT transport is found in Beta Cells
Glut 2
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Oral vs IV Glucose: great insulin secretion
Oral glucose
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Is more powerful stimulant for insulin secretion because it stimulates the GIP (gastric inhibitory peptide)
Oral Glucose
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Type 1
Inadequate secretion: Inc blood glucose conc Inc blood fatty acid and ketoacids conc Inc blood AA conc
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Type 2
Down-regulation of insulin receptor on target tissues | Insulin resistance
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``` All of the following insulin secretion EXCPET? A. Hyperglycemia B. Glucagon C. Cholecystokinin D. Alpha adrenergic stimulation E. Gastric inhibitory peptide ```
D. Alpha adrenergic stimulation
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ECF + Chondroitin Sulfate + Hyaluronic Acid Gelatinous medium
Ground Substance of Organic Matrix
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95% of organic matrix for Tensile Strength
Collagen Fibers
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secrete collagen & Ground Substance where calcium precipitates
Osteoblast
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Bone Remodelling
Osteoblast
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Bone Resorption
Osteoclast
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secrete Lysosomal enzymes, citric acid and lactic acid
osteoclast
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calcium intake > calcium excretion
Positive Calcium Balance
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calcium intake < Calcium excretion
Negative Calcium Balance
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hyperreflexia, spontaneous twitching, muscle cramps, and tingling and numbness
Hypocalcemia
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constipation, polyuria, polydipsia and neurologic signs of hyporeflexia, lethargy, coma, and death
hypercalcemia
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signs of hypocalcemia
chvostek & Trousseau sign
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what is the location of PTH receptors
osteoblast
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would thyroidectomy cause hypercalcemia due to absent calcitonin?
no, since calcitonin does NOT participate in minute-to-minute calcium regulation
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what is the secreted by osteoblast to inhibit osteoclastic activity in hyperparathyroidism?
Alkaline Phosphate
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Vitamin D comes from?
Cholesterol
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1st activation of vitamin D synthesis
Liver
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2nd activation of Vitamin D synthesis
Kidney
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secreted by chief cells of the parathyroid gland
PTH
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stimulated by hypocalcemia
PTH
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also stimulated by hypomagnesemia, except hypomagnesemia caused by alcoholism
PTH
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secreted by Parafollicular Cells (C Cells) of the thyroid gland
Calcitonin
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PTH in the kidney
increases calcium reabsorption (DT) decreases phosphate reabsorption (PCT) increases active vit D
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PTH in intestine
none
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PTH in bone
increased calcium decreased phospate
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vit D in intestine
increases calcium & phosphate absorption
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vit D in Kidney
increases calcium & phosphate reabsorption increases urinary calcium
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vit D in bone
at normal levels: calcium and phosphate deposition at high toxic levels: calcium & phosphate resorption
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PTH net effect on serum levels
increased calcium | decreased phosphate
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Vit D net effect on serum levels
increased calcium | increased phosphate
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what is the treatment for Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy?
Furosemide ( inhibits renal Ca reabsorption) | Etodronate ( inhibits bone resorption)
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presents with short stature, short neck, obesity, subcutaneous calcification, and shortened fourth metatarsals and metacarpals?
Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy (Pseudohypoparathyroidsm Type Ia)
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vitamin D resistance is seen in which condition?
chronic Renal Failure
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Which of the following is an action of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on the renal tubule? a. stimulation of adenylate cyclase b. inhibition of distal tubule K secretion c. inhibition of distal tubule ca reabsorption d, stimulation of proximal tubular phosphate reabsorption e, inhibition of production of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol
a. stimulation of adenylate cyclase