EXAM 2 Flashcards
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What is hyperglycemia?
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High blood glucose
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Effects of hyperglycemia
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Low energy
Polyuria
Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
Polyphagia (excessive eating)
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Exocrine (pancreas)
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99% of cells in pancreas
Acinar cells that produce enzyme rich juices that are carried to the small intestine
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Endocrine (pancreas)
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1% of cells
Scattered among the acinar cells; secrete pancreatic hormones
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Endocrine Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) secretion by (4)
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Insulin: secreted by beta cells
Glucagon: secreted by the alpha cells
Somatostatin: secreted by delta cells
Pancreatic polypeptide: secreted by F cells
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Endocrine Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) regulates
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glucose
lipid
protein metabolism
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Stimulation of Pancreatic Hormone Secretion (Glucagon) (3)
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- sympathetic nervous system stimulation
- rising amino acid levels (following protein-rich meal)
- falling blood glucose levels
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Stimulation of Pancreatic Hormone Secretion (Insulin) (3)
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- parasympathetic release of acetylcholine
- rising plasma levels of amino acids and fatty acids
- rising levels of blood glucose
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What is hyperglycemia?
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high blood glucose
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Cellular Use of glucose (3)
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- Used for current energy needs
- converted into glycogen (stored)
- converted into fat
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Insulin is what kind of hormone?
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anabolic hormone
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Insulin metabolizes 3 diff things…
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- fat metabolism
- protein metabolism
- carbohydrate metabolism
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Fat metabolism
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promotes triglyceride storage
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Protein metabolism
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conversion of amino acids into proteins
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Carbohydrate metabolism
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conversion of glucose into glycogen
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Insulin Lowering Blood Glucose (mech) 3 HINT: EII
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- enhances membrane transport of glucose into body cells (eg=.g. muscle and fat cells)
- inhibits breakdown of glycogen to glucose
- inhibits the conversion of amino acids or fats to glucose
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Activation of the insulin receptor promotes
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cellular uptake of glucose
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What kind of receptor does insulin use?
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tyrosine kinase
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Insulin promotes the translocation of
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GLUT channels to the cell membrane
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Metabolic Effects of Insulin (Energy storage) (3) HINT: LPI
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- Liver
- promotes anabolism
- inhibits catabolism
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Liver: Anabolism (insulin) (3) HINT: IIP
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- inhibits glycogen breakdown
- inhibits gluconeogenesis
- promotes glycolysis (breakdown of glucose)
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Liver: Inhibiting catabolism (insulin)
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decrease hepatic glycogenolysis, ketogenesis and gluconeogenesis
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Metabolic Effects of Insulin (Skeletal Muscle) (3)
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- promotes protein synthesis
- increases glucose transport into muscle cells
- promotes glycogen synthesis
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Glucagon (3) what kind of hormone, what does it do, and what does 1 molecule do?
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- counter-regulatory hormone
- increased blood glucose concentration (hyperglycemic)
- one molecule releases 100 million molecules of glucose into the blood (amplification)
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Effects of Glucagon (mech)
- breakdown of liver glycogen (glycogenolysis) via activation of cAMP 2nd messenger using amplification mech (each product is greater than one before)
- Increase gluconeogenesis in the liver
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Glucagon major target
liver
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Glucagon promotes (3)
- breakdown of glycogen to glucose
- gluconeogenesis
- release of glucose to the blood (from liver cells), causing blood glucose levels to rise
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Glycogenolysis what is
breakdown of glycogen to glucose
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Glucagon suppressed by
rising blood glucose, insulin, and somatostatin
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Glucose homeostasis
normal blood glucose range 80-110mg/100mL (4.4-6.1mM)
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Pancreas continuously adjusts
glucagon and insulin secretion to balance blood glucose
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Hypoglycemia
low blood glucose levels
below 45-55mg/100mL or 2.5mM
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Diabetes Mellitus results from
hyposecretion of insulin or hypoactivity (insulin resistance)
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Diabetes Mellitus (what's happening)
deficiency in insulin secretion (Type 1 diabetes)
Type 2 diabetes
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Deficiency in insulin secretion (Type 1 diabetes)
-pancreatic beta cell destruction
- require insulin replacement therapy
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Type 2 diabetes
mostly associated with insulin resistance
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Counter regulatory hormones known as (blood glucose)
hyperglycemic hormones
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What do hyperglycemic hormones do?
counter the effects of insulin which increase blood glucose levels
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Counter regulatory hormones (examples) (5)
glucagon
epinephrine
growth hormone
thyroxine
glucocorticoids like cortisol
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High Blood glucose occurs and stimulates beta cells to secrete...
insulin
- blood glucose levels fall
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Low blood glucose occurs and stimulates alpha cells to secrete...
glucagon
- blood glucose levels rises to normal
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The adrenal glands also called
suprarenal glands
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The two endocrine glands in the adrenal gland
Adrenal cortex
adrenal medulla
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Adrenal cortex is the
outer section of the adrenal gland
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Adrenal medulla is the
inner part of the adrenal gland
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The adrenal glands synthesizes over one dozen
steroid hormones collectively called corticosteroids
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Mineralocorticoids, Glucocorticoids, and Androgens are located where?
Mineralocorticosteroids in the outermost layer
Glucocorticosteroids in the middle
Androgens in the inside
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Aldosterone comes from what part of the Adrenal Cortex
Zona glomerulosa
Mineralocorticoid
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Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone) are responsible for
maintaining homeostatic levels of extracellular Na+ and K+ which increases transcription of sodium-potassium ATPase enzyme
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Physiological effects of Aldosterone (4) HINT: IIIE
- increased transcription of the sodium-potassium ATPase protein
- increases reabsorption of sodium and secretion of potassium
- increases reabsorption of sodium in sweat and salivary glands
- enhances sodium reabsorption in the intestines, particularly the colon
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Regulators of Aldosterone Secretion (4) RPAA
1. renin-angiotensin mechansim
2. Plasma concentrations of potassium (K+)
3. Adrenocorticiotropic hormone (ACTH)
4. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
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Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism
regulates blood volume and blood pressure by stimulating aldosterone secretion
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Plasma Concentrations of Potassium K+ (aldosterone)
increased blood concentrations of K+ stimulate aldosterone secretion
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (aldosterone)
extreme stress increases hypothalamic secretion of CRH, which increases ACTH, increasing aldosterone secretion
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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) (aldosterone)
inhibits the renin-angiotensin mechanism therefore also decreases aldosterone
overall effect: decrease blood pressure by increasing urinary sodium excretion
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Hypersecretion of aldosterone
aldosteronism
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Aldosteronism (3)
- usually results from adrenal tumors
- hypertension and edema due to excess NA+ and water retention
- accelerated excretion of potassium ions - can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis
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Hyposecretion of aldosterone
Addison's disease, affects all of the adrenal cortex
Signs/symptoms: hypoglycemia, autoimmunity
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What will cause the GREATEST INCREASE in hormone secretion by the zona glomerulosa cells? Which hormone will be secreted as a result?
Hyperkalemia (excessive potassium ion); aldosterone
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What zone produces glucocorticoids and the major one?
zona fasciculata
cortisol
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Zona fasciculata reposible for
- resisting stress
- secretion is regulated by negative feedback within the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
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Glucocorticoids are essential for
influencing energy metabolism of most body cells
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Physiological effects of Cortisol (3) (IIA)
- ultimately increases blood glucose concentrations
- increases amino acids and fatty acids
- all these for energy during time of stress
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Costisol has some ____ activity during conditions of cortisol excess
mineralocorticoid
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Glucocorticoids (cortisol) attributes (2) HINT: SM
- stimulate production of glycogen
- maintain blood glucose concentration
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Glucocorticoids (cortisol) targets these body parts (3) HINT: MFL
muscle
fat
liver cells
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What are normal circulating levels?
Cortisol secretion is increased in response to...
approx 6-20 ug/ml
STRESS
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Effects of cortisol in the body (muscle) (3)
-inhibits protein synthesis
-stimulates proteolysis
-produces free amino acids
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Effects of cortisol in the body (adipose) (2)
- inhibits lipogenesis
- stimulates lipolysis (triglycerides converted to FFAs)
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Effects of cortisol in the body (Liver) (2)
1. AAs and FFAs converted to glucose
2. stored as glycogen
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What is the role of cortisol in preparing the body to deal with stress? HINT: GPFS (4)
1. gluconeogenesis
2. protein mobilization
3. fat mobilization
4. stabilizes lysosomes
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Cortisol has ____effects
anti-inflammatory effects
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Glucocorticoid excess leads to (disease)
cushing's syndrome
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Cushing's syndrome can be due to these two things
- due to clinical administration of pharmacological doses of cortisol (anti-inflammatory)
- ACTH-releasing tumors (pituitary, lung, pancreas, kidney)
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Signs and symptoms of cushing's syndrome
- elevated blood glucose levels
- loss in muscle and bone
- water and salt retention
- moon face
- fat redistribution to the abdomen and posterior neck
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Diabetic tendency with muscle protein metabolism and deposition of fat in the upper body and midsection is a sign of
Cushing's syndrome
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Weak androgens are produced by what zone?
zona reticularis
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Zona reticularis produces 2 main androgens
DHEA
androstenedione
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Zona reticularis is also known as what kind of secreting area
sex hormone secreting area
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Zona reticularis secretion is regulated partially by
ACTH and cortical androgen-stimulating hormone
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Overproduction of adrenal androgens can result in
masculinization in women (facial hair)
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Adrenal Medulla made of _____ derived from the _____
chromaffin cells; neural crest
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Chromaffin cells are
modified neurons, cell bodies without axons or dendrites
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____is secreted in response to chronic stress while ____ is/are normally released in response to acute stress
cortisol
epinephrine
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What is not a physiological (normal level) action of cortisol?
increased sodium reabsorption
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Norepinephrine's direct effect
increased renal reabsorption of water
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Excessive concentrations of this hormone cause muscle wasting, centripetal adiposity, and diabetic tendency. What is the hormone? What type of hormone is it?
cortisol
glucocorticoid
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Hyperglycemic hormones are known as ____ because they are ____ to insulin
counter-regulatory
antagonsitic
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Effect of blood glucose level: insulin
decrease
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Effect of blood glucose level: glucagon
increase
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Effect of blood glucose level: growth hormone
increase
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Effect of blood glucose level: Thyroxine
increase
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Effect of blood glucose level: epinephrine
increase
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Effect of blood glucose level: norepinephrine
increase
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Effect of blood glucose level: aldosterone
no change
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Effect of blood glucose level: angiotensin
no change
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Polyuria
excessive urination
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Polydipsia
excessive thirst/drinking
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Glucosuria
sugar in urine
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polyphagia
excessive eatinf
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hyponatremia
low sodium in the blood
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Signs/Symptoms: hypertension, hyperglycemia
Type I diabetes mellitus
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Signs/Symptoms: weight loss, tachycardia
Hyperthyroidism
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Signs/Symptoms: hyperglycemia, insulin resistance
Type II diabetes mellitus
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Signs/Symptoms: hypoglycemia, autoimmunity
Addison's disease
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Signs/Symptoms: hyperglycemia, autoimmunity
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
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Signs/Symptoms: weight gain, cold intolerance
hypothyroidism
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Signs/Symptoms: hirsutism, weight gain
cushing's syndrome
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Signs/Symptoms: cretinism, depression, constipation
hypothyroidism
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Body's physiological response: hyperglycemia
increase in insulin sympathetic acitivity
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Body's physiological response: hypotension
increase in sympathetic activity
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Body's physiological response: hypertension
increase in parasympathetic activity
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Body's physiological response: increase in stress
increase in sympathetic activity
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The adrenal medulla is functionally an
extension of the sympathetic nervous system
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The Adrenal Medulla secretes
epinephrine and norepinephrine
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Epinephrine aka
adrenaline
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norepinephrine aka
noradrenaline
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Approx 80% of the adrenal medulla is
epinephrine
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The adrenal medulla stimulates...
lipolysis and increases blood fatty acid concentration; this allows their availability for energy
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The adrenal medulla stimulates____ in the liver
glycogenolysis
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Axons of the preganglionic splanchnic nerve terminate on the chromaffin cells, releasing...
acetylcholine
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The adrenal medulla is stimulated by what kind of neurons
sympathetic
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Adrenal Medulla: Acetylcholine (ACH) binds to...
cholinergic receptors and this leads to the secretion of NE (norepinephrine) and E
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Secretion of E and NE is stimulated by
release of ACH (acetycholine) (ach binds to cholinergic receptors) from the preganglionic sympathetic neuron
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Chromaffin Cells (NE and E, stress reponse) (2)
- store them in secretory vesicles
- secrete them into the bloodstream
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Release of Catecholamines (3)
1. release of ACH (ach binds to cholinergic receptors) from the preganglionic sympathetic neuron
2. allows opening of calcium channels and depolarization of chromaffin cells
3. stimulates release of NE and E into blood to travel to target cells
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Catecholamines bind to
adrenergic receptors
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Adrenergic receptors are
singly polypeptide proteins with seven hydrophobic membrane-spanning regions GPCRS
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Adrenergic receptors: B1 receptors found in
the heart
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Adrenergic receptors: B2 receptors found in
the blood vessels supplying the skeletal and cardiac muscle
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Adrenergic receptors: a1 receptors are found
in blood vessels innervating the visceral organs
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As an extension of the sympathetic nervous system, adrenomedullary hormones...(2)
1. divert resources to muscles, brain, and heart to allow animals to respond to acute stress
2. decrease blood supply to the nonessential (visceral) organs
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What is a counter-regulatory hormone?
a hormone that opposes the action another
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Hormone (s) secreted by zona reticularis
DHEA
Androstenedione
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What is the stimulus for secretion of NE and E?
fight/flight response, when body is under extreme stress
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Discuss the role of the kidneys in regulation of blood pressure (3) LSD
- long term regulation
- slower mechanism
- kidneys secrete 'renin', an enzyme that triggers a series of events to increase blood pressure
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List different enzymes and hormones that are activated/secreted by the kidneys (3)
renin: responsible for increase in blood pressure (angiotensinogen)
kallikreins (serine proteases): vasodilation (bradykinin)
Prostaglandins: facilitate secretion of renin, vasoconstriction
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What is mean atrial pressure (MAP)?
pressure that propels towards the tissues
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What factors regulate MAP?
- regulated by cardiac output and peripheral resistance
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Effects of Epinephrine and NE (Flight/Flight response) (6)
- increase in heart
- increase in the force of contraction
- results in increased blood pressure
- increase blood glucose and fatty acids
- dilate airways to the lungs
- increase blood flow to heart, liver, skeletal muscles, adipose tissues
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Short-term stress hormones and which adrenal part?
- catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
- adrenal medulla
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Long-term stress hormones and which adrenal part?
- mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
- adrenal cortex
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Short-term stress response (4)
- increase heart rate
- increased blood pressure
- dilation of bronchioles
- increased metabolic rate
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Long-term stress response (Gluc/Min)
Gluco: proteins/fats converted to glucose or broken down for energy, increased blood glucose, suppression of immune system
Mineral: retention of sodium and water by kidneys, increased blood volume and blood pressure
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Erythropoietin (2)
- stimulates erythropoiesis (red blood cell formation)
- secreted by interstitial cells within the kidneys
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The proportions of cells secreting erythropoietin increase in response to
hypoxia
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hypoxia
oxygen not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level to maintain adequate homeostasis
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Erythropoietin and RBC formation (mech)
1. Anemia (Low rbc)
2. low oxygen carrying capacity of blood, decreased tissue oxygenation
3. kidney increases secretion of EPO, increased EPO stimulates production of red blood cells
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What is blood pressure?
the pressure that the blood exerts against the inner walls of the blood vessels
- its force keeps blood circulating continuously between heart beats
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Blood pressure is regulated by the actions of the
nervous system in the short-term
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Hormones exert what effects on blood pressure
short and long term
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The ____ are important regulators of blood pressure (long-term)
kidneys
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Short-term regulation (adjusting vascular resistance, control of BP) (3) CNH
- counteract the moment-to-moment changes in blood pressure by altering peripheral resistance
- neural control (baroreceptor reflex)
- hormonal control: RAAS
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Short-Term Hormonal control of MAP (4) IIVI
epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenal medulla)
- increase heart rate
- increase force of contraction of cardiac muscle (B1 adrenergic receptors)
- vasoconstriction of the arterioles (a1 adrenergic receptors)
- increase MAP
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RAAS (Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system) (3)
- promotes secretion of aldosterone
- Angiotensin II
- short term control of MAP
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How does RAAS affect blood pressure? (3) HINT: VSS
Angiotensin II (Short-term control of MAP)
1. Vasoconstriction (like EP and NP)
2. stimulation of thirst centers (increase blood volume)
3. stimulates secretion of Anti-diuretic hormone (vasopressin)
Vasopressin - vasoconstriction
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Hormonal control of BP in the Short-Term (3) hint: EAV
achieved through changing peripheral resistance
1. Epinephrine/NE: also affects cardiac output)
2. Angiotensin II: vasoconstrictor
3. vasopressin: vasoconstrictor
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How does aldosterone affect blood pressure?
increase blood pressure by acting on the kidneys to stimulate the reabsorption of salt and water, sodium as well
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How does angiotensin II affect blood pressure?
increases blood pressure by acting directly on blood vessels stimulating vasoconstriction
- acts on adrenal gland to stimulate release of aldosterone
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How does ADH/vasopressin affect blood pressure?
increases blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction in blood vessels and increased blood volume from kidneys (fluid retention)
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How do catecholamines affect blood pressure? (3) HINT: PUMPS
increases heart rate, BP, increased stroke volume (how much blood is ejected during pumps)
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How does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) affect blood pressure? (3)
lowers blood pressure by being an inhibitor of aldosterone secretion, reduction in blood volume, general vasodilation
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Which of the following actions can be attributed to the effects of aldosterone?
increased transcription of the sodium-potassium ATPase protein
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Condition with symptom: Adrenal insufficiency
hypertension
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Adrenal androgens are relative ___compared to testosterone. However, when excessive adrenal androgens are secreted, they have the following effect in women:
weak; hirsutism
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Preganglionic sympathetic neurons stimulate secretion of the catecholamines by the ____ cells in the _____
chromaffin cells; adrenal medulla
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Which of the following effects are likely due to the actions of the catecholamines?
vasoconstriction of the splanchnic arterioles
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Hormones of the adrenal medulla act rapidly during the flight or fight response to increase blood glucose for use by the:
kidneys
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Renin (function)
activation of angiotensin
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Prostaglandin (function)
vasoconstriction
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Angiotensin II (function)
thirst
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Thyroxin (function)
increase in basic metabolic rate
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A short-term increase in blood pressure is accomplished by ____ while long-term elevation in blood pressure is due to ____ .
- vasoconstriction
- increase in blood volume
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What will cause a transient (short-term) decrease in blood pressure?
increase in parasympathetic innervation
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How do catecholamines cause an increase in blood pressure?
by increasing heart rate and cardiac muscle contractility
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of angiotensin II in the regulation of mean arterial pressure?
Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction which leads to an increase in mean arterial pressure
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What accurately describes the role of vasopressin in regulating blood pressure?
It causes vasoconstriction and water reabsorption
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Which enzymes are involved in the activation of angiotensin?
renin and ACE
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Hormone with its DIRECT effect: Vitamin D
stimulates intestinal absorption of calcium
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Which of the following hormones play BOTH short-term and long-term roles in the regulation of blood pressure?
vasopressin, angiotensin II, and atrial natriuretic peptide
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Which of the following signs/symptoms are consistent with hypoaldosteronism?
diarrhea
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The nervous system can regulate blood pressure by using a minute-by-minute (short-term) mechanism. This mechanism is called the ____. If someone experiences blood loss/hemorrhage, which branch of the nervous system will become activated to regulate blood pressure?
baroreceptor reflex; sympathetic
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Term with appropriate description: Adrenal cortex secretes only...
steroid hormones
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Term with appropriate description: Adrenergic receptors activate by
binding of catecholamines
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Term with appropriate description: mineralocorticoids increase
blood volume
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ACE converts
angiotensin I to angiotensin II causing an increase in blood pressure
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Term with appropriate description: epinephrine
hormone that increases blood pressure quickly
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Term with appropriate description: acetylcholine
activates cholinergic receptors in the adrenal medulla
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Term with appropriate description: Goiter caused by
excessive TSH
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Term with appropriate description: Primary hypothyroidism
low thyroxine, high TSH
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Under physiological (normal) conditions, which of the following hormones affect blood volume directly and/or indirectly?
Angiotensin II, aldosterone, ADH
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The following conditions cause primary hypothyroidism... (4)
- inactivity of the follicular cells in the thyroid gland
- iodine deficiency
- an autoimmune condition that damages the thyroid gland
- elevated TSH
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The following signs/symptoms are consistent with hypothyroidism...(5) WCDCS
weight gain, constipation, depression, cretinism, short stature
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Which of the following scenarios will cause a transient (short-term) decrease in blood pressure?
increase in parasympathetic innervation
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Calcium and phosphate are
the most abundant inorganic elements in humans
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Calcium regulating hormones (3)
- vitamin D
- parathyroid hormone
- calcitonin
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Vitamin D
primary stimulation of intestinal absorption of CA2+ and phosphate
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Parathyroid hormone (2) SI
supports the synthesis of vitamin D, increases blood CA2+
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Calcitonin (3) ODA
- opposes effects of PTH
- decreases blood CA2+
- a polypeptide stimulated by high blood Ca2+
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What roles does calcium play in the normal body function? (4) MBNM
- muscle contraction
- bone structure
- normal cell function
- membrane stability
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Effects of PTH on bone, kidneys, and intestine (3) SII
1. stimulates osteoclasts (bone-resorbing cells) in the bones
2. increases Ca2+ reabsorption in the kidneys
3. indirectly increases Ca2+ absorption in the GIT (activates vitamin D)
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Role of vitamin D in calcium homeostasis (3) SPI
- stimulates the absorption of dietary calcium (and phosphate)
- promotes mineralization of bone matrix, bone resorption
- increases intestinal absorption of calcium
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What is the most important hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood?
PTH, parathyroid hormone
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Which form of calcium is the biologically active form?
free ionized calcium (Ca2+)
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What other mineral is regulated in conjunction with calcium?
phosphate
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Where is calcium stored in the body? (3)
1. intestine
2. bone
3. kidney
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Parathyroid hormone secreted by
chief cells in the parathyroid gland
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Affecting blood volume is short-term or long-term?
long term
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Affecting blood dilation (vasoconstriction)
short term
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Calcitonin and calcium homeostasis (2) HINT: IS
1. inhibits osteoclasts activity
2. stimulates calcium ion uptake into the bone matrix (bone-sparing effect)
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What is the active form of vitamin D?
calcitrol
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Which hormones play a direct role in calcium homeostasis? (3)
- parathyroid hormone
- calcitriol
- calcitonin
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Hypocalcemia (signs/symptoms) (3)
1. irritability, depression
2. fatigue
3. seizures
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Hypercalcemia (causes) (2)
1. parathyroid gland tumor
2. excessive vitamin D
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Hypercalcemia (signs/symptoms) (3)
1. excessive thirst and urination
2. weak (and painful) muscles and bones
3. palpitations, fainting, cardiac arrhythmia
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Hypoparathyroidism (what is, signs/symptoms)
1. PTH deficiency
2. hypocalcemia, convulsions, neurons become more excitable 'tingling' sensation
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Hyperparathyroidism (what is, signs/symptoms)
1. excessive PTH
2. hypercalcemia, weak skeletal muscle, calcium deposits throughout the body
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BP Medication: ACE inhibitor (3)
1. blocks formation of angiotensin II
2. lowers BP
3. reduces vascular resistance
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BP Medication: Vasodilator (3)
1. blocks calcium channels
2. lowers contraction
3. lowers peripheral resistance
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BP Medication: Diuretic (3)
1. lowers sodium, water reabsorption
2. lowers blood volumes
3. increases urination
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BP Medication: Adrenergic Receptor blockers (4)
1. Opposes the effect of catecholamines
2. lowers heart rate
3. relax blood vessels
4. lowers blood pressure
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Increasing blood pressure involves (4)
1. vasoconstriction
2. stimulates thirst center, more drinking
3. stimulates aldosterone secretion, increases sodium and water retention
4. stimulates ADH
