Endocrine System Flashcards
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endocrine glands and cells secrete very small amounts of chemical messengers called
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hormones
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hormones circulate through the bloodstream to specific sites
called
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target tissues / effector
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it is produced by the nervous system and others produced by the endocrine system
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chemical messengers
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chemical messengers allows cell to communicate with each other to …
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regulate body activities
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what are the 4 classes of chemical messengers
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paracrine CM
autocrine CM
endocrine CM
neurotransmitter
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identify the classes of chemical messenger:
chemical messengers secreted by neurons that activate an adjacent cell
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neurotransmitter
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identify the classes of messenger:
are secreted into the bloodstream by certain glands and cells, which together constitute the endocrine system
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endocrine CM
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identify the classes of messenger:
act locally on neighboring cells
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paracrine CM
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identify the classes of messenger:
travel through the blood to their target cells
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endocrine CM
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identify the classes of messenger:
secreted by one cell type into the extracellular fluid and affect surrounding cells
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paracrine CM
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identify the classes of messenger:
stimulates the cell that originally secreted it
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autocrine CM
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an example of autocrine chemical messenger
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WBC
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an example of paracrine chemical messenger
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histamine
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what are the 2 important control system of the body
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nervous system
endocrine system
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what are the 2 categories of hormones
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lipid-soluble hormone
water-soluble hormone
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its transport in the blood, its interaction with its target and its removal from the body
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hormone’s metabolism
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identify the chemical categories hormones:
nonpolar
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lipid-soluble hormones
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identify the chemical categories hormones:
polar
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water-soluble hormone
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examples of water soluble hormones
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protein hormones
peptides hormones
amino acids derivatives hormones
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examples of lipid soluble hormones
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steroid hormones
thyroid hormones
fatty acid derivatives hormone
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what are the 3 types of stimuli regulate hormone release
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neural
hormonal
humoral
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it is where molecules and ions in the bloodstream can directly stimulate the release of some hormones
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stimulation of hormonal release
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true or false
this is an example of stimulation of hormone release:
Elevated blood glucose levels directly stimulating the pancreas to secrete the hormone insulin
Elevated blood potassium levels directly stimulating the adrenal cortex to secrete the hormone aldosterone
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true
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what are the 3 inhibition of hormone release
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neural
hormonal
humoral
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it occurs when a hormone is secreted which stimulates the secretion of another hormone
hormonal stimuli
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it is the secretion of stimulatory neurotransmitter and into and out of the endocrine cell and finally into the capillaries
neural stimuli
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ANP
atrial natriuretic peptide
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when there is a raise of blood pressure -
when there is a decrease in blood pressure -
- atria of the heart secretes hormone (ANP)
- adrenal cortex secretes aldosterone
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identify the type of release of inhibition of release:
if the neurotransmitters in inhibitory, the target endocrine gland does not secrete its hormone
neural stimuli
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______ and ______ work together to maintain the homeostasis of the body.
this is called the inhibition of hormone release by ______
aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide
humeral stimuli
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identify the type of release of inhibition of release:
some hormones prevent the secretion of other hormones
hormonal stimuli
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''hormones from the hypothalamus that prevent the secretion of tropic hormones from the anterior pituitary gland -inhibiting hormones " this example is an example of..
inhibition of hormone release by hormonal stimuli
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endocrine system consists of _____ that secretes hormones into the ______
ductless glands
interstitial fluid
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pituitary gland is also called as
hypophysis
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it is a small gland about the size of a pea
the pituitary gland
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this gland serves as the control system for the autonomic nervous system (cells that originally secreted it) as well as the endocrine system
hypothalamus
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pituitary gland is divided into 2 parts
anterior pituitary gland
posterior pituitary gland
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hormones secreted by posterior pituitary gland
oxytocin
antidiuretic hormone
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hormones secreted by anterior pituitary gland
thyroid-stimulating hormone
adrenocorticotropic hormone
growth hormone
gonadotropic hormone (follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone)
prolactin
melanocyte- stimulating hormone
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the anterior pituitary gland ____________, whose secretion is under the control of hypothalamus
synthesis hormones
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identify the hormone: stimulates the growth of bones, muscles, and other organs by increasing gene expressions
growth hormone
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identify the pathophysiology:
Too little growth hormone secretion resulting from abnormal development of the pituitary gland
pituitary dwarf
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identify the pathophysiology:
Excess growth hormone is present before bones finish growing in length; exaggerated bone growth which results to an abnormally tall individual
giantism
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identify the pathophysiology:
If excess hormone is secreted after growth in bone length is complete, growth continues in bone
acromegaly
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acromegaly is where the _____ and ____ become abnormally large
facial features
hand
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ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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identify the hormone:
increases the secretion of a hormone from the adrenal cortex
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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ACTH is required to keep the adrenal cortex from
degenerating
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it binds to melanocytes in the skin
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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identify the hormone:
regulate the growth, development and functions of the gonads.
gonadotropin hormones
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what are the 2 major gonadotropin hormone
follicle stimulating hormone
luteinizing hormone
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identify the hormone:
stimulates ovulation; promotes the secretion of the reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone, from the ovaries; stimulates interstitial cells of the testes to secrete the reproductive hormone testosterone
luteinizing hormone
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identify the hormone: stimulates the development of follicles
follicle stimulating hormone
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identify the hormone: helps promote development of the breast during pregnancy and stimulates the production of milk following pregnancy
prolactin
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identify the hormone:
binds to membrane-bound receptors on melanocytes and causes them to synthesize melanin
melanocyte- stimulating hormone
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antidiuretic hormone is also called:
vasopressin
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identify the hormone:
binds to membrane-bound receptors and increases water reabsorption by kidney tubules
antidiuretic hormone
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antidiuretic hormone increases water reabsorption by kidney tubules which resulted in __________
less water lost
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identify the pathophysiology:
lack of ADH secretion causing production of a large amount of dilute urine
diabetes insipidus
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identify the hormone:
binds to membrane-bound receptors and causes contraction of the smooth muscle cells of the uterus as well as milk letdown from the breasts in lactating women
oxytocin
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what are the hormones produced by thyroid gland
T3 (triiodothyronine)
T4 (tetraiodothyronine)
calcitonin
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the thyroid gland contains numerous
thyroid follicles
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the thyroid gland requires ______ to synthesize thyroid hormones.
iodine
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how many iodine atoms are there in
triiodothyronine-
tetraiodothyronine-
triiodothyronine- 3
tetraiodothyronine- 4
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Thyroid hormone secretion is regulated by hormones from both the _________ and _________.
pituitary and hypothalamus
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identify the pathophysiology:
lack of thyroid hormones
hypothyroidism
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identify the pathophysiology:
hypothyroidism ln infants; characterized by developmental delay, short stature, and abnormally formed skeletal structures
cretinism
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identify the pathophysiology:
elevated rate of thyroid hormone secretion
hyperthyroidism
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identify the pathophysiology:
the lack of thyroid hormones results in a decreased metabolic rate, which can result in low body temperature, weight gain, reduced appetite, and lethargy
hypothyroidism
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identify the pathophysiology:
autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
grave's disease
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identify the pathophysiology:
causes an increased metabolic rate, extreme nervousness, and chronic fatigue
hyperthyroidism
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hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland
calcitonin
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calcitonin is secreted by the _______ of the thyroid glands
parafollicular cells
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it is secreted if the blood concentration of Ca2T+ becomes too high to lower the blood Ca2+ levels to return to their normal range
calcitonin
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it is the four tiny glands embedded in the posterior wall of the thyroid
parathyroid gland
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hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland
parathyroid hormones
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identify the hormone:
it is essential for regulation of blood calcium levels
parathyroid hormones
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what are the effects of parathyroid gland
increase the levels of the active vitamin D formation
increase the blood Ca2+ levels
decrease loss of Ca2+ in the urine
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decreasing blood Ca2+ levels stimulate an ______ in PTH secretion
increase
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increasing blood Ca2+ levels stimulate an ______ in PTH secretion
decrease
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two small glands located superior to each kidney
adrenal glands
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inner part of the adrenal cortex
adrenal medulla
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outer part of the adrenal cortex
adrenal cortex
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what are the 2 major hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla
norepinephrine
epinephrine
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it is the fight or flight hormones
norepinephrine
epinephrine
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it is also known as the adrenaline hormone
epinephrine
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adrenal cortex secretes ______ hormones
steroid hormones
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what are the 3 classes of steroid hormones of the adrenal hormones
glucocorticoid (cortisol)
mineralocorticoid (aldosterone)
adrenal androgen
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identify the steroid hormones: regulate ion balance in the blood; increases the rate of Na+ reabsorption by the kidneys
mineralocorticoid (aldosterone)
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identify the steroid hormones:
provide energy for cells by stimulating the increased use of lipids and proteins; increase blood glucose levels and glycogen deposits in cells
glucocorticoid (cortisol)
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identify the steroid hormones:
stimulate the development of male secondary sex characteristics
adrenal androgens
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Consists of pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans)
pancreas
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what are the 3 cell types of the islet of Langerhans cells
alpha cells
beta cells
delta cells
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Alpha cells-
Beta cells-
Delta cells-
Alpha cells- glucagon
Beta cells- insulin
Delta cells- somatostatin
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somatostatin is also known as
growth hormone inhibiting hormone
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released by the delta cells in response to food intake
somatostatin
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released by beta cells when blood glucose levels are elevated
insulin
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released from the alpha cells when blood glucose levels are low
glucagon
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inhibits the secretion of insulin and glucagon and inhibits the gastric tract activity
Somatostain
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it is the body’s inability to regulate blood glucose levels within the normal range.
diabetes mellitus
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what are the types of diabetes mellitus
type 1
type 2
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identify the type of diabetes mellitus:
occurs when too little insulin is secreted from the pancreas
type 1
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identify the type of diabetes mellitus:
caused by either too few insulin receptors on target cells or defective receptors on target cells
type 2
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testes and ovaries secretes ______ hormones
reproductive
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hormones produced by testes and ovaries play important roles in the development of ______
sexual characteristics
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it is the main reproductive hormone in the male
testerone
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testes secretes what hormones
testerone
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testosterone regulates the production of _____ by the testes
sperm cell
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identify the hormone:
develops and maintains male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics
testosterone
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identify the hormone:
control the female reproductive cycle
estrogen and progesterone
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estrogen and progesterone:
- maintain _____
- prepare the mammary glands for _____
pregnancy
lactation
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it is responsible for the development of the female reproductive organs and female secondary sexual characteristics
estrogen and progesterone
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it lies in the upper part of the thoracic cavity
thymus
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thymus is important in the function of ______
the immune system
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thymus secretes ______
thymosin
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thymosin aids in the development of _____
white blood cells (T cells)
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it aids the development of WBC
thymosin
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it is a small, pinecone-shaped structure located superior and posterior to the thalamus of the brain
pineal gland
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pineal gland produces ____
melatonin
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it helps regulate the onset of puberty by acting on the hypothalamus
melatonin
