Final topics Flashcards
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what are the Adrenal Gland hormones?
- aldosterone
- cortisone & cortisol
- androgens
- epi & Norepi…
fx of Aldosterone
regulate mineral content of blood
effects kidneys to regulate water and electrolyte balance
what is another name for a mineralcortiocoid
aldosterone
whats another term for Glucocorticoids
Cortisone and Cortisol
fx of cortisone/ cortisol
promote normal cell metabolism
break down fat/protein and convert it to glucose for energy
hypersecretion of gluvovortioids
crushing syndrome
moon face buffalo hump
hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids
excessive water and sodium levels
high BP
fx of androgens
sex hormones
2ndary sex characteristics
what role does Epi and Norepi play
responds to short term stress
other name for anterior pituiatary
adenophypophysis
other name for posterior pituitary
nuerohypophysis
difference between ant and post pituitary
Ant- makes and releases hormones.
Post- releases hormones that were made in the hypothalamus
what are the 2 hormones of the Posterior Pituiarty
Oxytocin and ADH
fx of oxytocin
stim. powerful contraction of uterus
- milk let down
- cuddle hormons
what does oxytocin target
uterus, breast, mammory glands.
fx of ADH
inhibits urine production to reabsorb into blood
what are the 6 hormones of the Anterior Pituitary
- thyroid-stimulating H
- prolactin
- Adreno Corticotropic
- growth hormone
- FSH
- LH
what does ADH target
kidneys and blood vessels
Fx og Growth Hormone
glucose sparing
growth of long bones and skeletal muscles
break down fat for energy
fx of thyroid hormone
switch on genes
stim protein synthesis
increase BMR in most cells
is the pancreas Endo or Exo
both!
what does the pancreas release
pancreatic islets of langerhads
alpha and beta cell s
what are the alpha cells
glucagon
what are the beta cells
insulin