Adrenal Gland and Cortisol Overview
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Adrenal Gland and Cortisol Overview

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Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting sodium-potassium balance?

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Cortisol
  • Aldosterone (correct)
  • Catecholamines

    • What is the main role of glucocorticoids in the body?

  • Maintaining calcium balance
  • Enhancing catecholamine activity
  • Promoting tissue and bone growth
  • Regulating metabolism and immune response (correct)

    • Which of the following structures secretes catecholamines?

  • Zona reticularis
  • Zona glomerulosa
  • Zona fasciculata
  • Adrenal medulla (correct)

    • What regulatory hormones stimulate the adrenal cortex to release cortisol?

    <p>CRH and ACTH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the adrenal gland is primarily responsible for secreting sex hormones?

    <p>Zona reticularis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hallmarks of hypercortisolism?

    <p>Hyperglycemia and hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is a primary stress response hormone produced by the adrenal cortex?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the adrenal cortex?

    <p>It is responsible for secreting steroid hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological function does CRH primarily serve?

    <p>Triggering ACTH release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary organ responsible for the output of calcium from the body?

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is NOT involved in regulating calcium balance?

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is a risk for metabolic disorders related to bone resorption exceeding deposition?

    <p>Small, thin body type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does phosphate have in the body apart from bone health?

    <p>Energy transfer and storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does calcium homeostasis relate to phosphate levels?

    <p>Phosphate homeostasis parallels that of calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT included in the total body calcium distribution?

    <p>Intracellular matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Rapid heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with hypothyroidism in adults?

    <p>Myxedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary glucocorticoid in the human body?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone plays a key role in regulating plasma calcium concentration?

    <p>Parathyroid hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological effect is associated with increased levels of cortisol?

    <p>Suppression of the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change can be caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults?

    <p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the thyroid gland's hyperactivity?

    <p>Increased force of contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition may result from the autonomously secreting adrenal tumor leading to excessive cortisol?

    <p>Cushing’s syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Addison's disease is primarily characterized by which of the following?

    <p>Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is defined by a decrease in metabolic rate and oxygen consumption?

    <p>Hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of thyroid pathology involves psychological disturbances?

    <p>Hyperthyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological function is decreased by the actions of CRH?

    <p>Food intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from exogenous administration of cortisol?

    <p>Adrenal cell atrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do calcitonin and parathyroid hormone have in the body?

    <p>Regulate calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hypothyroidism?

    <p>Increased muscle strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be a metabolic effect of hypercortisolism?

    <p>Promotes gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What growth-related problem can occur from hyposecretion of growth hormone in children?

    <p>Dwarfism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about melanocortins is true?

    <p>MSH is linked to pigmentation changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by the hyposecretion of all adrenal steroid hormones?

    <p>Addison’s disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increased cortisol affect mood and cognitive functions?

    <p>Can cause mood elevation followed by depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism?

    <p>Lack of iodine in the diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results from severe growth hormone deficiency during childhood?

    <p>Dwarfism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment options are available for hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Radioactive iodine destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do thyroid hormones play in growth?

    <p>Perform a permissive role in growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of GH hypersecretion in adults?

    <p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary component required for bone growth?

    <p>Adequate dietary calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs at the epiphyseal plates during bone growth?

    <p>Chondrocytes lay cartilage and calcify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does growth hormone specifically contribute to growth?

    <p>Stimulates secretion of insulin-like growth factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of osteoclasts in bone health?

    <p>Control resorption of bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between dietary calcium and overall body calcium balance?

    <p>Output must equal intake for stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adrenal Gland

    • The adrenal gland sits on top of the kidneys and is divided into two parts: the cortex and the medulla.
    • The adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones: aldosterone, glucocorticoids, and sex hormones; the adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines.
    • Aldosterone helps regulate sodium and potassium balance.
    • Glucocorticoids are essential for life.
    • Sex hormones are produced in small amounts.

    Cortisol

    • Cortisol is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex.
    • The HPA pathway controls cortisol secretion.
    • Cortisol plays a central role in mediating long-term stress.
    • Cortisol protects against hypoglycemia.
    • Cortisol has immunosuppressive effects.

    HPA Pathway

    • The secretion of cortisol is controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal pathway (HPA).
    • The HPA pathway starts in the hypothalamus, which releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).
    • CRH stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
    • ACTH travels to the adrenal glands and binds to receptors on the adrenal cortex, stimulating the release of cortisol.

    Hypercortisolism

    • Hypercortisolism is known as Cushing's syndrome.
    • Hypercortisolism can be caused by a tumor in the adrenal gland that autonomously secretes cortisol, a pituitary tumor that autonomously secretes ACTH, or iatrogenic (physician-caused) hypercortisolism.

    Hypocortisolism

    • Hypocortisolism is known as Addison's disease.
    • Addison's disease is caused by autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex.

    Thyroid Hormones

    • The thyroid gland is located below the larynx.
    • The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and calcitonin.
    • The thyroid hormone, thyroxine, is produced and stored in the thyroid gland.
    • Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine.
    • Thyroid hormones are essential for normal metabolism.

    Hyperthyroidism

    • Hyperthyroidism is a condition of increased thyroid hormone production.
    • Hyperthyroidism can be caused by Graves' disease.
    • Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies stimulate the thyroid gland.
    • Hyperthyroidism can also be caused by tumors in the pituitary gland that secrete TSH.

    Hypothyroidism

    • Hypothyroidism is a condition of decreased thyroid hormone production.
    • Hypothyroidism can be caused by a lack of iodine in the diet.
    • Hypothyroidism can also be caused by autoimmune disorders.

    Growth Hormone

    • Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland.
    • Growth hormone is essential for normal growth and development.
    • Growth hormone stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs).
    • IGFs promote growth of bone and soft tissue.

    Growth Hormone Deficiency

    • Deficiency of growth hormone in children leads to dwarfism.

    Growth Hormone Hypersecretion

    • Excess growth hormone in children leads to gigantism.
    • Excess growth hormone in adults leads to acromegaly.

    Bone Growth

    • Bone growth requires adequate dietary calcium.
    • Bone growth is controlled by hormonal regulation of calcium homeostasis.
    • Bone growth is a continuous process involving osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and chondrocytes.

    Calcium Balance

    • Total body calcium is distributed among three compartments: extracellular fluid, intracellular calcium, and bone.
    • Calcium is essential for many physiological processes.
    • Calcium intake must be balanced with calcium output for healthy bones.

    Hormonal Control of Calcium Balance

    • Three main hormones regulate calcium balance: calcitonin, calcitriol, and parathyroid hormone (PTH).
    • Calcitonin decreases plasma calcium levels.
    • Calcitriol increases plasma calcium levels.
    • PTH increases plasma calcium levels.

    Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

    • PTH is secreted by the parathyroid glands.
    • PTH increases plasma calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption and increasing calcium reabsorption from the kidneys.
    • PTH also stimulates the production of calcitriol.

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    Explore the anatomy of the adrenal gland and its roles in hormone secretion, particularly focusing on cortisol and the HPA pathway. Understand how these hormones regulate various physiological processes including stress response and metabolic balance.

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