Endocrine Functions Overview
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What is the primary role of growth hormone (GH) in the body?

  • Regulating water balance
  • Stimulating growth and metabolism (correct)
  • Modulating stress response
  • Regulating blood pressure

    • Excess amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH) can lead to decreased blood calcium levels.

    False

    What is the effect of too little thyroid hormone (T3/T4) on metabolism?

    Hypothyroidism slows down metabolism.

    The hormone responsible for regulating water balance in the body is __________.

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

    Match the following hormones with their primary function:

    <p>ADH = Regulates water retention PRL = Stimulates milk production Cortisol = Manages stress response Aldosterone = Regulates sodium balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone can lead to increased blood glucose through gluconeogenesis when present in excess?

    <p>Growth Hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adrenal hormones have no effect on the body's response to stress.

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

    What condition might result from excess aldosterone secretion?

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

    Which of the following is a possible cause of dysfunction in the hypothalamic-pituitary system?

    <p>Genetic mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hyposecretion disorders can only occur in the thyroid axis.

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

    Name one treatment option for hypersecretion disorders.

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

    Hyposecretion of ____ results in conditions such as dwarfism.

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

    Match the endocrine disorder with its respective hormone:

    <p>Hypothyroidism = Thyroid hormone Cushing's syndrome = Cortisol Addison's disease = Aldosterone Diabetes insipidus = ADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Increased heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ADH plays a role in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.

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

    What is the primary issue in hyposecretion disorders?

    <p>Insufficient hormone production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of Parathyroid hormone (PTH) on phosphates in the body?

    <p>It helps rid the body of phosphates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vitamin D plays no role in calcium reabsorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

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

    What are two possible symptoms of Parathyroid hormone deficiency?

    <p>Muscle cramps and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The adrenal cortex produces _____ hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.

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

    Match the following hormones to their types:

    <p>Cortisol = Glucocorticoids Aldosterone = Mineralcorticoids Epinephrine = Catecholamines Androgens = Sex steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible cardiovascular change associated with parathyroid hormone deficiency?

    <p>EKG alterations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Catecholamines are produced by the adrenal cortex.

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

    What stimulates the release of Adrenocortical hormones?

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

    Which hormone is primarily known as the 'stress hormone'?

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

    What is the primary cause of Grave's Disease?

    <p>Antibodies produced to TSH receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aldosterone helps retain potassium in the kidneys.

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

    What effect does cortisol have on blood sugar levels?

    <p>Cortisol raises blood sugar levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include weight gain and decreased heat production.

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

    The enzyme ________ helps convert testosterone into estrogens.

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

    What is TSH's role in the body?

    <p>TSH is a trophic hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In primary hypothyroidism, TSH levels are typically ________.

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

    Which system primarily regulates aldosterone production?

    <p>Renin-Angiotensin System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the symptoms with their corresponding descriptions in hyperthyroidism:

    <p>Increased BMR = Higher basal metabolic rate Goiter = Enlarged thyroid due to excess TSH Exophthalmos = Bulging eyes due to tissue deposition Hyper-excitability = Increased nervousness and irritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cortisol has an immunosuppressive effect.

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

    List two effects of glucocorticoids on metabolism.

    <p>Protein breakdown, lipid breakdown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Cold intolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the hormones with their primary effects:

    <p>Cortisol = Increases blood sugar Aldosterone = Retains sodium Glucagon = Raises blood glucose levels Insulin = Lowers blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondary hyperthyroidism is usually caused by excess TSH.

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

    What are two common symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Increased heart rate and weight loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Peripheral Endocrine Function: Overview

    • The effects of too much or too little hormone on various bodily functions are described.

    Glucose Effects

    • GH: Too much GH leads to hyperglycemia, increased gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, and protein synthesis. Too little GH leads to hypoglycemia, decreased gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, and protein synthesis.
    • PRL: No significant effect on blood glucose.
    • ADH: No significant effect on blood glucose.
    • T3/T4: Too much T3/T4 increases glucose uptake and utilization, while too little decreases glucose utilization.
    • PTH: No significant effect on blood glucose.
    • Cortisol: Too much cortisol increases blood glucose through gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, and reduced glucose uptake by tissues. Too little cortisol leads to hypoglycemia.
    • Aldosterone: No significant effect on blood glucose.
    • NE/EPI: Increase blood glucose via glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.

    Cardiovascular Effects

    • GH: Too much GH leads to hypertension. Too little GH leads to hypotension.
    • PRL: No significant effect on blood pressure or heart rate.
    • ADH: Too much ADH increases blood pressure. Too little ADH decreases blood pressure.
    • T3/T4: Too much T3/T4 increases heart rate and contractility. Too little T3/T4 decreases heart rate and contractility.
    • PTH: No significant effect on cardiovascular system.
    • Cortisol: Too much cortisol increases blood pressure. Too little cortisol leads to hypotension.
    • Aldosterone: Too much aldosterone leads to hypertension due to Na+ and water retention. Too little aldosterone leads to hypotension due to Na+ and water loss.
    • NE/EPI: Increase heart rate and contractility, vasoconstriction leading to increased blood pressure.

    Renal Effects

    • GH: No significant effect on renal functions.
    • PRL: No significant effect on renal functions.
    • ADH: Too much ADH leads to decreased urine output. Too little ADH leads to increased urine output.
    • T3/T4: No significant effect on renal functions.
    • PTH: Too much PTH increases calcium reabsorption and phosphate excretion in the kidney. Too little PTH decreases calcium reabsorption.
    • Cortisol: Too much cortisol can lead to hypokalemia and hypertension. Too little cortisol can lead to hyponatremia and hypotension.
    • Aldosterone: Too much aldosterone causes hypernatremia, hypokalemia and potentially reduced urine output. Too little aldosterone can lead to hyponatremia, hyperkalemia and increased urine output.
    • NE/EPI: No significant effect on renal function.

    Growth and Development

    • GH: Too much GH in children leads to gigantism. Too much GH in adults leads to acromegaly. Too little GH in children leads to dwarfism. Too little GH in adults has minimal impact on growth.
    • PRL: Too much PRL in females leads to galactorrhea and amenorrhea. Too much PRL in males causes hypogonadism and infertility.
    • ADH: No significant effect on growth and development.
    • T3/T4: Too much T3/T4 in children leads to precocious puberty. Too little T3/T4 in children leads to delayed growth and development.
    • PTH: No significant effect on growth and development.
    • Cortisol: Too much cortisol during development can delay growth. Too little cortisol can impact growth and development, especially in children.
    • Aldosterone: No significant effect on growth and development.
    • NE/EPI: No significant effect on growth and development.

    Other Effects

    • GH: Too much GH can increase muscle mass, cause fatigue, lead to joint pain, and affect lipid metabolism. Too little GH can cause fatigue and reduce muscle mass.
    • PRL: Too much PRL can cause breast engorgement, and altered menstruation in females.
    • ADH: No significant effect on metabolism or development.
    • T3/T4: Too much T3/T4 increases basal metabolic rate, leading to weight loss, heat intolerance, and increased sweating. Too little T3/T4 leads to decreased basal metabolic rate, weight gain, cold intolerance, fatigue, and constipation.
    • PTH: Too much PTH can lead to weak bones due to excessive calcium mobilization from bone. Too little PTH leads to hypocalcemia, which affects muscle and nerve function.
    • Cortisol: Too much cortisol can cause mood changes, impaired immune function, difficulty sleeping, and increased risk of infections. Too little cortisol can cause fatigue, weakness, and hypoglycemia.
    • Aldosterone: Too much aldosterone can cause muscle weakness, headaches, and fatigue. Too little aldosterone can lead to weakness, dizziness, and potentially life-threatening disturbances in electrolyte balance.
    • NE/EPI: Increased NE/EPI results in increased alertness, sweating, and elevated heart rate, preparing the body for 'fight or flight.'

    Hypothalamic-Pituitary Dysfunction

    • Causes: Pituitary tumors, trauma, infections, genetic disorders, and autoimmune diseases.

    Hyposecretion Disorders

    • GH Deficiency (Hypopituitarism): Symptoms include short stature (in children), fatigue, weakness, and decreased muscle mass. Treatment involves GH replacement therapy.
    • Hypothyroidism: Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, cold intolerance, dry skin, and hair loss. Treatment involves thyroid hormone replacement.
    • Hypoparathyroidism: Symptoms include fatigue, muscle cramps, numbness and tingling in the extremities, and seizures (in severe cases). Treatment involves calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
    • Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease): Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, and skin pigmentation changes. Treatment involves cortisol replacement.
    • Gonadotropin Deficiency: Symptoms in females include absent or irregular menstruation, infertility, and breast development issues. Symptoms in males include decreased testosterone levels, infertility, and erectile dysfunction. Treatment involves hormone replacement therapy.

    Hypersecretion Disorders

    • Growth Hormone Excess (Acromegaly/Gigantism): Enlarged hands, feet, and facial features, headaches, joint pain, and diabetes. Treatment involves surgery, radiation or medications to reduce GH production.
    • Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms include weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, and increased sweating. Treatment involves anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine therapy, or surgery.
    • Hyperparathyroidism: Symptoms include bone pain, kidney stones, and hypercalcemia. Treatment involves surgery or medication to reduce PTH levels.
    • Cushing's Syndrome: Symptoms include weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump, muscle weakness, and hypertension. Treatment involves surgery, radiation, or medication to reduce cortisol production.
    • Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome): Symptoms include hypertension, hypokalemia, and muscle weakness. Treatment involves surgery or medication to reduce aldosterone production.
    • Pheochromocytoma: Tumor in the adrenal medulla causing excessive NE/EPI release. Symptoms include hypertension, headaches, sweating, and palpitations. Treatment involves surgery to remove the tumor.
    • SIADH: Symptoms include hyponatremia, excessive thirst, and fluid retention. Treatment involves fluid restriction and sometimes treatment for the underlying condition.

    Thyroid Disorders

    • Hypothyroidism: Low T3/T4 levels, high TSH levels.
    • Hyperthyroidism: High T3/T4 levels, low TSH levels.
    • Primary Hypothyroidism: High TSH levels, low T3/T4 levels due to thyroid dysfunction.
    • Secondary Hypothyroidism: Low TSH levels, low T3/T4 levels due to pituitary dysfunction.

    Hyperthyroidism Etiologies

    • Grave's Disease: Autoimmune disorder, most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
    • Thyroid Tumor: Rare cause of hyperthyroidism.
    • Pregnancy: Increased thyroid binding globulin levels during pregnancy.

    Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

    • Increased Basal Metabolic Rate: Hyper-excitability, irritability, weight loss, increased heat production.
    • Increased Cardiopulmonary Function: Increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
    • Goiter: Overgrowth of the thyroid gland.
    • Exophthalmos: Eye bulges due to abnormal tissue deposition in the orbit.

    Hyperthyroidism Diagnosis

    • Elevated T4/T3 levels: Low TSH levels indicate primary hyperthyroidism.

    Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

    • PTH Deficiency (Hypoparathyroidism): PTH levels are low, and calcium levels are low.
    • PTH Excess (Hyperparathyroidism): PTH levels are high, and calcium levels are high.

    Adrenal Gland

    • Cortex: Produces steroids, such as cortisol, androgens, and aldosterone.
    • Medulla: Produces catecholamines: epinephrine and norepinephrine.
    • Adrenocortical Hormone Production: Enzymes like 21-hydroxylase and aromatase are involved in the synthesis of these hormones.

    Glucocorticoid (Cortisol)

    • Functions: Stress hormone, regulates blood glucose, suppresses immune system, has permissive effect on NE.
    • Regulation: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.

    Mineralocorticoid (Aldosterone)

    • Functions: Regulates sodium and water balance, increases blood volume and pressure.
    • Regulation: Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAS).

    Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAS)

    • Stimulated by low blood volume, low blood pressure, low plasma sodium, and high plasma potassium.
    • Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.

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