unit 3 stuff Flashcards
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5 functions of the endocrine system
- splits reproductive and CNS of the fetus
- Stimulates sequential growth/development during puberty
- Coordination of reproductive systems
- Maintenance internal environment
- activated in emergencies
what is the main center in the brain for endocrine + autonomic nervous systems
hypothalamus
how does the hypothalamus control endocrine
by neural and hormonal pathways
what type of feedback system is the endocrine system controlled by
negative feedback systems
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) target
adrenal cortex
what 2 hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary gland
antidiuretic hormone
oxytocin
basic action of growth hormone (somatotropin)
Stimulates growth and cell reproduction, releases insulin-like growth factor 1 from liver, retention of nitrogen to promote protein anabolism
basic action of thyroid-stimulating hormone
Promotes secretory activity (T3 and T4)
basic action of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Stimulates secretory activity synthesis of corticosteroids
basic action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Reabsorption of water retention in kidneys
vasoconstriction
release ACTH in anterior pituitary
how is adipose tissue an endocrine gland
secretes hormones
what are 2 main causes of endocrine system dysfunctions
inflammation
tumor growth (hypothalamus, pituitary gland, etc)
ectopic hormone production
hormone production of cancer cells that causes paraneoplastic syndrome
neuroendocrine theory of aging
cells are programmed to function for a given amount of time
clinical symptoms of endocrine/metabolic diseases
fatigue
muscle weakness
muscle/bone pain
what autoimmune disorder can be an underlying sign of endocrine disease
rheumatoid arthritis
what is a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome that indicates an endocrine disorder rather than an overuse issue
CTS presents BILATERALLY
what hormone and gland causes acromegaly
growth hormone
anterior pituitary gland
what are the 3 hormones produced by the thyroid
thyroxine (t4)
triiodothyronine (t3)
calcitonin
what thyroid hormone(s) regulate the metabolic rate of the body and increase protein synthesis
T3 and T4
what regulates the thyroid
hypothalamus
pituitary
hyperthyroidism symptoms
heat intolerance
weight loss
sweating
tremors
palpitations
graves disease is caused by
hyperthyroidism
autoimmune condition that increases T4 production
graves disease