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What are the major endocrine organs of the body?
What are the major endocrine organs of the body?
They tend to lie near the midline of the body.
Which is generally true of hormones?
Which is generally true of hormones?
- They only act in the local area they are produced
- They travel throughout the body in the blood (correct)
- They can only be detected by specific organs
- They are only produced by the brain
Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by neurons?
Which of the following hormones is (are) secreted by neurons?
- Cortisol
- ADH (correct)
- Insulin
- Oxytocin (correct)
What hormone secreted by the heart has the opposite function to aldosterone?
What hormone secreted by the heart has the opposite function to aldosterone?
Hormones that act directly or indirectly to elevate blood glucose include which of the following?
Hormones that act directly or indirectly to elevate blood glucose include which of the following?
Hypertension may result from hypersecretion of which hormone(s)?
Hypertension may result from hypersecretion of which hormone(s)?
Hormones that regulate mineral (salt) levels include?
Hormones that regulate mineral (salt) levels include?
Which of the following is given as a drug to reduce inflammation?
Which of the following is given as a drug to reduce inflammation?
What element is needed for thyroid gland function?
What element is needed for thyroid gland function?
Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems differ.
Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems differ.
Which endocrine organs are mixed glands?
Which endocrine organs are mixed glands?
Describe the chemical nature of hormones.
Describe the chemical nature of hormones.
Provide an example of each way endocrine glands are stimulated to release hormones.
Provide an example of each way endocrine glands are stimulated to release hormones.
Define negative feedback and explain its role in hormone regulation.
Define negative feedback and explain its role in hormone regulation.
Explain why not all organs are target organs for all hormones.
Explain why not all organs are target organs for all hormones.
Describe the location and function of the anterior pituitary gland.
Describe the location and function of the anterior pituitary gland.
Name two endocrine-producing glands important in the stress response.
Name two endocrine-producing glands important in the stress response.
What controls the release of hormones by the anterior pituitary?
What controls the release of hormones by the anterior pituitary?
What is the most common cause of hypersecretion by endocrine organs?
What is the most common cause of hypersecretion by endocrine organs?
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Endocrine Organs
Endocrine Organs
Glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Hormone Characteristics
Hormone Characteristics
Chemical messengers that circulate throughout the body via blood.
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
Hormone secreted by the heart that lowers blood pressure and volume by promoting sodium and water excretion.
Hormones that Elevate Blood Glucose
Hormones that Elevate Blood Glucose
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Hypertension from Hypersecretion
Hypertension from Hypersecretion
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Calcitonin, Aldosterone, and Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
Calcitonin, Aldosterone, and Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
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Cortisol as a Drug
Cortisol as a Drug
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Iodine's Role in Thyroid Function
Iodine's Role in Thyroid Function
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Nervous vs. Endocrine Systems
Nervous vs. Endocrine Systems
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Mixed Glands
Mixed Glands
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Hormonal Stimulation
Hormonal Stimulation
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Humoral Stimulation
Humoral Stimulation
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Nerve Stimulation
Nerve Stimulation
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Negative Feedback Mechanism
Negative Feedback Mechanism
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Target Organs of Hormones
Target Organs of Hormones
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Anterior Pituitary Hormones
Anterior Pituitary Hormones
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Pineal Gland and Melatonin
Pineal Gland and Melatonin
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Thymus and Thymosine
Thymus and Thymosine
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Pancreas and Insulin/Glucagon
Pancreas and Insulin/Glucagon
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Ovaries and Testes - Sex Hormones
Ovaries and Testes - Sex Hormones
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Stress Response - Adrenal Glands
Stress Response - Adrenal Glands
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Hypothalamus Control of Anterior Pituitary
Hypothalamus Control of Anterior Pituitary
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Tumors as Cause of Hypersecretion
Tumors as Cause of Hypersecretion
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Study Notes
Major Endocrine Organs
- Endocrine organs are primarily located near the midline of the body.
Hormone Characteristics
- Hormones circulate throughout the body via blood.
- Oxytocin and ADH are hormones secreted by neurons.
Hormonal Functions
- Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) counteracts Aldosterone, which is secreted by the adrenal cortex.
- Hormones that elevate blood glucose levels include Growth Hormone (GH), cortisol, and ACTH.
- Hypertension can arise from hypersecretion of Thyroxine, Aldosterone, Cortisol, or ADH.
Regulation of Minerals
- Key hormones for regulating mineral levels include Calcitonin, Aldosterone, and Atrial Natriuretic Peptide.
Therapeutic Hormones
- Cortisol is utilized as a drug to reduce inflammation.
Thyroid Function
- Iodine is essential for thyroid gland functionality.
Nervous vs. Endocrine Systems
- Nervous system controls are rapid (milliseconds to seconds); endocrine takes minutes to days.
- Nervous communication occurs via electrochemical impulses; endocrine uses blood-borne hormones.
- The nervous system manages immediate responses; endocrine regulates longer-term processes like growth and metabolism.
Endocrine Glands Classification
- Mixed glands (endocrine and exocrine) include the pancreas; purely endocrine organs include the thyroid and adrenal glands.
Hormone Release Stimulation
- Hormonal stimulation example: CRH prompts ADH and cortisol release.
- Humoral stimulation example: High glucose triggers insulin release from the pancreas.
- Nerve stimulation example: Sympathetic signaling stimulates epinephrine release from the adrenal medulla.
Feedback Mechanisms
- Negative feedback halts further hormone synthesis once a threshold is reached; it regulates tropic hormones and hormone levels in response to stimuli.
Target Organs of Hormones
- Target cells possess specific receptors for hormones; organs lacking those receptors do not respond to certain hormones.
Endocrine Organs and Hormones
- Anterior Pituitary produces Growth Hormone (GH), Prolactin (PRL), Gonadotropins (FSH, LH), TSH, and ACTH; each hormone influences growth, lactation, and various metabolic processes.
- Pineal Gland secretes melatonin, affecting sleep cycles; hyposecretion can lead to depression.
- Thymus produces thymosine, essential for immune response development.
- Pancreas produces insulin and glucagon, critical for regulating blood glucose levels.
- Ovaries and testes produce estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone; imbalances can lead to developmental issues or infertility.
Stress Response
- The adrenal cortex releases glucocorticoids, helping to manage long-term stress through blood sugar mobilization and inflammation reduction.
- The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine, supporting acute stress responses like the "fight or flight" effect.
Anterior Pituitary Regulation
- The hypothalamus controls anterior pituitary hormone release through releasing hormones and feedback inhibition.
Common Cause of Hormonal Hypersecretion
- Tumors are the most prevalent source of hypersecretion in endocrine organs.
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Test your knowledge on major endocrine organs and hormonal functions in the body. This quiz covers hormone characteristics, regulation of minerals, and the differences between the nervous and endocrine systems. Enhance your understanding of how hormones like cortisol and aldosterone affect physiological processes.
