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What is one of the primary functions of the endocrine system?
What is one of the primary functions of the endocrine system?
- Producing red blood cells
- Regulating growth and development (correct)
- Secretion of digestive enzymes
- Filtering waste products from blood
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
- Cortisol
- Insulin (correct)
- Thyroxine
- Glucagon
How do endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands?
How do endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands?
- Exocrine glands regulate metabolism
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream (correct)
- Exocrine glands are responsible for hormone production
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones through ducts
What role does oxytocin play during childbirth?
What role does oxytocin play during childbirth?
What is a characteristic of steroid hormones?
What is a characteristic of steroid hormones?
What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) when calcium levels in the blood fall?
What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) when calcium levels in the blood fall?
What happens to insulin release when blood glucose levels normalize?
What happens to insulin release when blood glucose levels normalize?
Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism?
Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism?
What hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating growth and cell reproduction?
What hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating growth and cell reproduction?
What triggers the release of Insulin from the pancreas?
What triggers the release of Insulin from the pancreas?
Which hormone is regulated by Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) and ACTH?
Which hormone is regulated by Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) and ACTH?
What is the primary action of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
What is the primary action of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
What are the regulatory hormones for Estrogen secretion from the ovaries?
What are the regulatory hormones for Estrogen secretion from the ovaries?
What is the main action of Melatonin released by the pineal gland?
What is the main action of Melatonin released by the pineal gland?
What percentage of blood is typically composed of plasma?
What percentage of blood is typically composed of plasma?
Which tissue does Testosterone primarily target?
Which tissue does Testosterone primarily target?
Flashcards
What is the endocrine system?
What is the endocrine system?
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream. These hormones act as chemical messengers, regulating various bodily processes.
What is insulin and what does it do?
What is insulin and what does it do?
Insulin, produced by the pancreas, plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. It helps cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream, lowering blood sugar.
What hormones does the thyroid gland produce and what are their functions?
What hormones does the thyroid gland produce and what are their functions?
The thyroid gland produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are essential for regulating metabolism, energy production, and growth.
What's the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
What's the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
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Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions and what's its function?
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions and what's its function?
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What is negative feedback in hormone regulation?
What is negative feedback in hormone regulation?
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How is calcium regulated by the endocrine system?
How is calcium regulated by the endocrine system?
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What are the main differences between steroid and peptide hormones?
What are the main differences between steroid and peptide hormones?
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What is the function of Growth Hormone (GH)?
What is the function of Growth Hormone (GH)?
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How does insulin regulate blood glucose?
How does insulin regulate blood glucose?
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What are the key functions of Cortisol?
What are the key functions of Cortisol?
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How do estrogen and testosterone differ in their functions?
How do estrogen and testosterone differ in their functions?
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How does Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) regulate blood calcium?
How does Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) regulate blood calcium?
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What is the role of Melatonin in the body?
What is the role of Melatonin in the body?
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What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
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What is the primary role of plasma in blood?
What is the primary role of plasma in blood?
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Study Notes
Endocrine Gland
- Primary Functions of the Endocrine System: Hormone secretion regulates physiological processes, including maintaining homeostasis, regulating growth and development, controlling metabolic activities, and coordinating stress responses.
- Insulin and its Function: Produced by the pancreas, insulin regulates glucose metabolism by helping cells absorb glucose, lowering blood glucose levels.
- Hormones Produced by the Thyroid Gland: Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) regulate metabolism, energy production, and growth/development.
- Endocrine vs. Exocrine Glands: Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream (e.g., pancreas), while exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts (e.g., pancreas also secretes digestive enzymes).
- Hormone Stimulating Uterine Contractions: Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth, targeting smooth muscle cells in the uterus.
- Negative Feedback in Hormone Regulation: Negative feedback prevents excessive hormone production by inhibiting the process that caused the hormone release. Insulin release decreases as glucose levels normalize, illustrating this process.
- Example of Hormone-Regulated Feedback Loop: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) regulates blood calcium levels.
Modes of Action: Steroid vs. Peptide Hormones
- Steroid Hormones: Derived from cholesterol, enter cells, bind to intracellular receptors, and affect gene expression (e.g., cortisol).
- Peptide Hormones: Bind to cell membrane receptors, activating second messenger systems (e.g., insulin).
Example Hormones
- Steroid Hormone (Cortisol): Regulates metabolism and immune responses.
- Peptide Hormone (Insulin): Regulates glucose metabolism by promoting glucose uptake into cells.
Hormones Released by Different Glands
A. Thyroid Gland
- Hormones: Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3).
- Target: Various body tissues.
- Action: Regulate metabolism, energy production, and growth.
- Regulation: Stimulated by Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland. Negative feedback loop controls release.
B. Pituitary Gland
- Hormone: Growth Hormone (GH).
- Target: Bones, muscles, and other tissues.
- Action: Stimulates growth and cell reproduction.
- Regulation: Controlled by Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) and Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH) from the hypothalamus.
C. Pancreas
- Hormone: Insulin.
- Target: Liver, muscle, and adipose tissue.
- Action: Promotes glucose uptake, storage, and inhibits glucose production.
- Regulation: Released in response to high blood glucose levels and inhibited by low glucose levels.
D. Adrenal Glands
- Hormone: Cortisol.
- Target: Liver, muscle, and adipose tissue.
- Action: Regulates metabolism, reduces inflammation, and affects immune response.
- Regulation: Controlled by the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis; regulated by Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) and ACTH.
E. Ovaries (Female) / Testes (Male)
- Estrogen (Female): Regulates menstrual cycle, secondary sexual characteristics. Regulated by FSH and LH from pituitary.
- Testosterone (Male): Stimulates sperm production, secondary sexual characteristics, and influences muscle mass. Regulated by LH from pituitary.
F. Parathyroid Glands
- Hormone: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH).
- Target: Bones and kidneys.
- Action: Increases blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium release from bones and enhancing calcium reabsorption in kidneys.
- Regulation: Triggered by low blood calcium levels, inhibited by high levels.
G. Pineal Gland
- Hormone: Melatonin
- Target: Various tissues, especially the brain.
- Action: Regulates sleep-wake cycles (circadian rhythms).
- Regulation: Controlled by light-dark cycles; secretion increases in darkness and decreases in light.
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