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What is the composition of a typical thyroid follicle?
What is the composition of a typical thyroid follicle?
- Layers of endothelial cells
- Spheres of follicular cells surrounding colloid (correct)
- Bundles of muscle fibers
- Clusters of chromaffin cells
In what manner are thyroid follicles typically arranged?
In what manner are thyroid follicles typically arranged?
- In random arrays
- In linear rows
- In concentric circles
- In spherical clusters (correct)
Thyroid follicles store which of the following substances?
Thyroid follicles store which of the following substances?
- Colloid (correct)
- Glycogen
- Melanin
- Hemoglobin
Which cells line the thyroid follicles?
Which cells line the thyroid follicles?
What is the central component of a thyroid follicle?
What is the central component of a thyroid follicle?
Which of the following best describes the shape and structure of thyroid follicles?
Which of the following best describes the shape and structure of thyroid follicles?
Colloid within the thyroid follicle primarily consists of what?
Colloid within the thyroid follicle primarily consists of what?
What distinct arrangement is characteristic of thyroid follicle cells?
What distinct arrangement is characteristic of thyroid follicle cells?
Which of the options best describes the role of follicular cells in the thyroid?
Which of the options best describes the role of follicular cells in the thyroid?
What structural characteristic distinguishes thyroid follicles from other glandular structures?
What structural characteristic distinguishes thyroid follicles from other glandular structures?
What primarily triggers the secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla?
What primarily triggers the secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla?
Which hormone peaks during early morning, preparing the body for daily stress?
Which hormone peaks during early morning, preparing the body for daily stress?
What is the role of melatonin in short day breeders?
What is the role of melatonin in short day breeders?
Which of these is the connection between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland?
Which of these is the connection between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland?
What is the main function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
What is the main function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
How does melatonin concentration affect long day breeders?
How does melatonin concentration affect long day breeders?
What is the relationship between low concentrations of melatonin and mental health?
What is the relationship between low concentrations of melatonin and mental health?
Which part of the anterior pituitary is directly connected to the hypothalamus?
Which part of the anterior pituitary is directly connected to the hypothalamus?
Which neurotransmitter is a precursor to melatonin?
Which neurotransmitter is a precursor to melatonin?
Which gland is involved in delaying aging and reducing cancer risk due to its antioxidant properties?
Which gland is involved in delaying aging and reducing cancer risk due to its antioxidant properties?
Which of the following is not a function of vasopressin?
Which of the following is not a function of vasopressin?
What happens when there is an excessive secretion of ADH?
What happens when there is an excessive secretion of ADH?
Which condition is primarily due to hyposecretion of ADH?
Which condition is primarily due to hyposecretion of ADH?
What role does oxytocin play in labor?
What role does oxytocin play in labor?
What is the role of oxytocin in social binding?
What is the role of oxytocin in social binding?
What clinical manifestation is associated with SIADH?
What clinical manifestation is associated with SIADH?
Which hormone is known as the 'hormone of love' and is essential in labor and lactation?
Which hormone is known as the 'hormone of love' and is essential in labor and lactation?
What is the consequence of high solute concentration in the blood related to vasopressin’s function?
What is the consequence of high solute concentration in the blood related to vasopressin’s function?
In SIADH, what is the implication of dilutional hyponatremia?
In SIADH, what is the implication of dilutional hyponatremia?
How does oxytocin influence anxiety and stress?
How does oxytocin influence anxiety and stress?
What precursor protein is cleaved to form a-MSH and b-MSH?
What precursor protein is cleaved to form a-MSH and b-MSH?
Which type of cell in the anterior pituitary gland is responsible for the production of progesterone?
Which type of cell in the anterior pituitary gland is responsible for the production of progesterone?
Which hormone is directly involved in controlling cortisol secretion and the growth of the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone is directly involved in controlling cortisol secretion and the growth of the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk?
Which hormone stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk?
Which of the following is a function of a-MSH?
Which of the following is a function of a-MSH?
Which cells in the anterior pituitary gland make their own hormone?
Which cells in the anterior pituitary gland make their own hormone?
What is the main function of the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the main function of the anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is important for the growth of the body and is produced by somatotropes?
Which hormone is important for the growth of the body and is produced by somatotropes?
Which of the following regulates anterior pituitary hormones?
Which of the following regulates anterior pituitary hormones?
What process is stimulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in males?
What process is stimulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in males?
Study Notes
Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Poorly vascularized and secretes MSH
- Also known as the master gland, controlling the production and secretion of other hormones
- Cells in the anterior pituitary gland make their own hormone, with different types of cells producing different hormones
- Gonadotropes produce hormones responsible for ovulation, such as FSH and LH
- Somatotropes produce growth hormone, functioning for the growth of the body
- Lactotropes produce prolactin, stimulating mammary glands to produce milk
- Corticotropes produce adrenocorticotropic hormone, important for cortisol secretion and growth of adrenal cortex
- Thyrotropes produce TSH, regulating thyroid hormone secretion and growth of the thyroid gland
Neuroendocrine Reflexes
- Combination of neural and endocrine pathways
- Example: secretion of epinephrine by the adrenal medulla during stressful situations, triggered by the sympathetic nervous system
Biological Rhythms
- Cortisol levels increase at night and peak in the early morning, decreasing during the day
- Cortisol is used as a stress hormone, preparing the body for stresses during the day
- Regulated by light intensity, with detection by the suprachiasmatic nucleus
Pineal Gland
- Regulates melatonin production, triggered by changes in light intensity
- Melatonin helps with sleep, with increased production in the dark
- Melatonin is produced from the precursor tryptophan
Vertebrate Endocrine System
- Mediobasal hypothalamus: important for short day breeders, with melatonin triggering the release of GnRH, FSH, and LH
- Pineal gland serves as an inhibitor gland for the hypothalamus in long day breeders
Pituitary Gland
- Posterior pituitary gland: neurohypophysis, with a neural connection to the hypothalamus
- Anterior pituitary gland: adenohypophysis, with a vascular link to the hypothalamus
- Intermediate lobe: found in some animals, with vasopressin (arginine vasotocin) function
Vasopressin
- Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), functioning in water retention in the kidneys
- Increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to increased blood pressure
- Also functions in anterior constriction, increasing blood pressure
SIADH
- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, causing water retention and hyponatremia
- Clinical manifestations include edema, weight gain, hypertension, and dilutional hyponatremia
Oxytocin
- Hormone of love, important in labor and lactation
- Stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk letdown during lactation
- Also involved in social bindings, partner preference, maternal behavior, and social cognitions
- Low levels of oxytocin are linked to autism, anxiety, and difficulty with social interactions
Thyroid Gland
- Functions in metabolism and developmental processes, such as the transformation of tadpoles to adult frogs
- Thyroid hormone is essential for growth and development
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Learn about the anterior pituitary gland, also known as the master gland, and its role in producing and controlling various hormones in the body.
