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what is the largest endocrine gland in the body?

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thyroid gland

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functional unit of thyroid gland

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follicle

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follicle base

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touches the bloodstream

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follicle apex

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touches the colloid

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thyroid gland produces and secretes…

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thyroid hormones

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thyroid gland uptakes and stores…

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iodine

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what is necessary for thyroid hormone production?

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iodine

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lack of iodine=

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iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs)

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excess of iodine=

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hyperthyroidism

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sources of iodine

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food (primary source)
medications: amiodarone

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thyroid hormones are found…

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in entire body

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most abundant thyroid hormone

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T4- thyroxine
*prehormone

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most active thyroid hormone

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T3- triiodothryonine

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inactive thyroid hormone

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rT3- reverse T3

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thyroid releasing hormone

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secreted by hypothalamus
important in regulation of thyroid hormones

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thyroid-stimulating hormone

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secreted in pituitary gland
important in regulation of thyroid hormones

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thyroglobulin

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protein involved in synthesis

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thyroid peroxidase

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involved in production of thyroid hormones

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where is T4 converted into T3 or rT3?

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liver & kidney

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what converts T4 to T3?

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iodothyronine deiodinase enzyme or iodide peroxidase
*contain selenium

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selenium deficiency can lead to…

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decreased T3 levels

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thyroid hormone biosynthesis

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  1. active uptake of IODINE for Na; stimulated by TSH; @ base of follicle
  2. oxidized to ACTIVE iodine (by thyroid peroxidase)
  3. active iodine moves across apex into colloid
  4. forms into thyroglobulin to form MIT and DIT
  5. T3 and T4 formed
  6. T3 and T4 moved back into follicle for storage along with thyroglobulin
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MIT + DIT forms

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T3

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DIT + DIT forms

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T4

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what couples the reaction combining MIT and DIT?
thyroid peroxidase
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thyroid hormones stored in cell until...
thyroglobulin is taken back up (taken together)
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TSH moves what into the cell?
thyroglobulin
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how are T3 and T4 released into the bloodstream?
proteolysis of thyroglobulin complex
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cellular action of thyroid hormones
-target cells throughout entire body -T3 and T4 bind to nuclear receptors w/in cell nucleus and regulate gene expression -stimulate metabolic rate
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how do thyroid hormones stimulate metabolic rate?
-increasing number & size of mitochondria -increasing Na/K ATPase concentration -increasing Na and K membrane permeability
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what is unique about thyroid hormones?
bind w/in the nucleus *most others bind in the cytoplasm
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how are thyroid hormones regulated?
negative feedback loop
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what happens if there is too much T3 or T4?
inhibits TRH (which in turn does not produce TSH) OR inhibits TSH both stop production of T3 and T4
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hyperthyroidism
high T3 and T4 levels low TSH levels increased metabolic rate
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hypothyroidism
low T3 and T4 levels high TSH levels decreased metabolic rate
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thyroid function tests used to detect
TSH levels T4 levels (free and total) T3 levels (free and total) *primarily focus on free levels b/c that is what is available to move into cells
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factors that affected thyroid function tests
-diurnal variation (should take tests at same time of day to avoid this) -temperature -medications (steroids, estrogens) -acute illness or stress
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steroids ____ thyroid secretions
inhibit
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estrogens ____ thyroid secretions
increase
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thyroid gland disorders have higher incidence in...
females
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common symptoms of hyperthryoidism
*increase metabolic rate -goiter -general: excitation, tremor -tachycardia -weight loss -intolerance to heat
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oral manifestations of hyperthyroidism
-increased risk for caries & periodontal disease -burning mouth syndrome -enlargement of thyroid tissue -maxillary and mandibular osteoporosis -severe dry mouth
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causes of hyperthyroidism
-Grave's disease (autoimmune disorder) -thyroiditis (recent infection); temporary -medications
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amiodarone
can cause hypo- and hyperthyroidism has iodine in chemical structure --> can be uptaken by thyroid and influence thyroid hormone levels
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Grave's disease
autoimmune disorder where antibodies are produced that stimulate TSH *not regulated by negative feedback loop so will cause increased levels of T3 and T4
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hyperthyroidism treatment
-antithyroid drugs (inhibits thyroid peroxidase) -iodine (uses negative feedback loop) -radioiodine (produces hypothyroidism) -surgery (removal of thyroid gland)
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dental complications of radioiodine therapy
-dry mouth -increased risk of caries -permanent taste loss -increase salivary gland malignancies
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common symptoms of hypothyroidism
*reduces metabolic rate -goiter -general: fatigue, lethargy -bradycardia -weight gain -intolerance to cold
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oral manifestations of hypothyroidism
-salivary gland enlargement -macroglossia (enlarged tongue) -glossitis (painful tongue) -dysgeusia (altered taste) -thick lips -mouth breathing -delayed bone reabsorption
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causes of hypothyroidism
-Hashimoto's disease (autoimmune disorder) -pituitary or hypothalamic disease -medications -thyroid removal
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Hashimoto's disease
autoimmune disorder T-cell mediated disorder where immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid *thyroid peroxidase antibodies & thyroglobulin antibodies detected in blood
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hypothyroidism treatment
thyroid replacement -levothyroxine (synthetic T4) -liothyronine (synthetic T3) -armour thyroid (combination of synthetic T3 and T4)
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thyroid cancer
-2-4x more likely in women -develops around 45-50 years old -growth of cells w/in the thyroid -may involve esophagus, trachea, or laryngeal nerve symptoms include -asymptomatic -hoarse voice -difficulty breathing or swallowing
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what type of hormones are made by the cortex of adrenal glands?
-mineralocorticoids -glucocorticoids -adrenal androgens
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what type of hormone is made by the medulla?
catecholamines
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zona glomerulosa
-outermost layer of adrenal cortex -synthesizes aldosterone
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zona fasciculata
-middle layer of adrenal cortex -synthesizes cortisol
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zona reticularis
-deepest layer of adrenela cortex -synthesizes dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and testosterone
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medulla
-core part of adrenal gland -synthesizes epinephrine and norepinephrine
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adrenal hormone synthesis
1. cholesterol absorbed from diet or synthesis in the body 2. cholesterol hydrolysis 3. cholesterol converted to pregnenolone which is moved into mitochondria 4. pregnenolone then moved to ER and converted to progesterone 5. progesterone converted to other steroids
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how are adrenal hormones regulated?
negative feedback loop -ACTH action inhibited
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glucocorticoids action within the cell
1. cortisol crosses and binds to receptors in cytoplasm 2. Hsp releases allowing hormones to move to nucleus 3. bind to glucocorticoid response element (GRE) w/in DNA 4. can increase or decrease gene transcription
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glucocorticoids (cortisol) hormone actions
*metabolic in the liver *catabolic in muscles and fat -increase blood glucose -maintain BP -mood changes -increased glomerular flow -anti-inflammatory
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mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) hormone actions
sodium & water retention
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androgens (DHEA and testosterone) hormone action
limited effects
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catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) hormone actions
maintain BP and heart rate
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Cushing's disease
-excess cortisol -increased production of: androgens, mineralocorticoids, and glucocorticoids
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Addison's disease
-cortisol deficiency -decreased production of: androgens, mineralocorticoids, and glucocorticoids
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does Cushing's or Addison's disease have more effects?
Cushing's disease
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general clinical manifestations of Cushing's disease
-weight gain -myopathy
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general clinical manifestations of Addison's disease
-weight loss -weakness
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oral manifestations of Cushing's disease
delayed healing
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oral manifestations of Addison's disease
hyperpigmentation of oral mucosa
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measuring adrenal gland function
-cortisol levels -ACTH stimulation test -adrenal gland imaging
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treatment of Cushing's disease
-surgical removal of adrenal glands -removal of excess glucocorticoid
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treatment of Addison's disease
steroid replacement

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