EXAM 1 Neuro and Endocrine Pathophysiology Flashcards
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Cell communications: What are gap junction?
Pores in the cells membrane allowing signaling to move from cell to cell
What are neurotransmitters?
Release from neuron to travel across gap to a 2nd cell
What are paracrine hormones?
Local hormones secreted into tissue fluids to affect nearby cells
Strict definition of hormones
Chemical messengers that travel in the bloodstream and stimulate response in another tissue or organ
What are target cells?
They have receptors for hormone
Endocrine hormones
Produce hormones
Endocrine system : endocrine organs are
Thyroid , pineal, etc
Endocrine system: also produce
hormone producing cells organs (Brain, heart, and small intestine)
***Endocrine control : normal homeostatic control of what? MEWGIH
Metabolism Electrolyte balance (Na, K, Ca2+) Water retention and BP control Glucose levels Inflammation Healing
Normal vs disease states complicated usually by?
Elevated stress of illness/surgery
***Hormone regulation: levels of hormone, what happens?
levels maintained within a certain range for normal physiologic function
***Hormone regulation is mainly controlled by what feedback?
Negative feedback
What are the environmental factors that can affect levels of hormones? (SSSND)
Stress (both physical and mental) Systemic illness Sleep patterns Nutritional changes Day-night cycle
Hormone Regulation: Most pituitary hormones exhibit what?
Circadian rhythm
During hormone regulation, it ensure
Peak hormone levels at times of greatest demand
When does peak secretion of ACTH and cortisol?
Occur early in the morning
What is stress caused by?
Any situation that upsets homeostasis via physical or emotional causes
What is general adaptation syndrome?
The way the body reacts to stress
What are the 3 stages of general adaptation syndrome?
Alarm REACTION
Stage of RESISTANCE
Stage of EXHAUSTION
Alarm reaction is the _________
What happens?
Initial response
Increase Epinephrine and norepinephrine levels
HR and BP and blood glucose (NEHBB) (NaH2O
Sodium and water retention (aldosterone)
Stage of Resistance what happens?
GACFatGDS
Glycogen reserves gone Increase ACTH and cortisol levels Fat and protein breakdown Gluconeogenesis Depresses immune function Susceptibility to infection and ulcers
Stage of Exhaustion is defined as
stress that continues until fat reserves are gone
What happens during stage of exhaustion? Protein
PL HE HA
Protein breakdown and muscle wasting
Loss of glucose homeostasis
Hypertension and electrolyte imbalances (loss of K+H+)
Hypokalemia and alkalosis (can lead to death)
***Effects of stress : What is activated and what does it depend on?
Activation of the adaptive processes to stress depends on the severity and or duration of the stressor event