Endocrine System Overview
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What is the primary role of oxytocin during childbirth?

  • Stimulates milk production in the mammary glands
  • Regulates blood pressure
  • Stimulates uterine contractions (correct)
  • Increases blood calcium levels

Which hormone is primarily responsible for lowering blood calcium levels?

  • Thyroxine
  • Calcitonin (correct)
  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Oxytocin

What causes diabetes insipidus?

  • Overproduction of calcitonin
  • Excessive secretion of insulin
  • Deficiency of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) (correct)
  • Increased calcium absorption in the gut

What is the function of aldosterone?

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Which condition is associated with excessive production of thyroid hormones?

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What is a common effect of glucagon?

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The adrenal medulla primarily secretes which hormones?

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What is the role of somatostatin?

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What are the primary hormones produced by testes?

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Which adrenal gland hormone is primarily involved in stress response?

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What distinguishes hormone action from neurotransmitter action in the nervous system?

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Which gland is primarily responsible for regulating other endocrine glands?

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Which hormone primarily stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and repair?

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The adrenal cortex is stimulated by which of the following hormones?

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What condition is associated with an excess of Growth Hormone (GH) in childhood?

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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating egg maturation in ovaries?

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The role of the posterior pituitary gland is primarily associated with which function?

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Which hormone triggers ovulation in females?

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What type of tissue primarily comprises the posterior pituitary gland?

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Which of the following hormones promotes milk production in lactating women?

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What is the name of the system that helps regulate the function of the endocrine system?

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What are the chemical messengers secreted by glands in the endocrine system called?

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What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

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Which of these is NOT a function of the endocrine system?

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The effects of the endocrine system are typically faster but shorter-lasting compared to the nervous system.

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Name the gland that is often referred to as the "master gland" due to its control over other endocrine glands.

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Which of these is NOT a major hormone produced by the anterior pituitary?

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What is the primary function of the parathyroid glands?

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Which of these is a disorder associated with the adrenal glands?

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What are the two primary hormones produced by the ovaries?

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What is the name of the cell clusters within the pancreas that are responsible for producing hormones?

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What is the hormone produced by the pineal gland?

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What is the function of cortisol?

A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates metabolism and immune response. It helps the body deal with stress.

What is the function of calcitonin?

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels.

What is the function of testosterone?

A hormone produced by the testes responsible for male characteristics and sperm production.

What is the function of glucagon?

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogen breakdown in the liver.

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What is the function of insulin?

A hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose levels by promoting its uptake into cells.

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What is the function of aldosterone?

A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that controls blood pressure by regulating sodium and potassium levels.

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What is hypothyroidism?

A disorder of the thyroid gland characterized by an underactive thyroid leading to decreased metabolism.

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What is hypoparathyroidism?

A disorder of the parathyroid glands characterized by low calcium levels.

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What is Addison's disease?

A disorder of the adrenal glands characterized by an underactive adrenal cortex, leading to low cortisol and aldosterone production.

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What is Cushing's syndrome?

A disorder of the adrenal glands characterized by excessive cortisol production.

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What is the endocrine system?

The endocrine system is a group of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.

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What are hormones?

Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by glands that travel through the bloodstream to target cells.

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What is the hypothalamus?

The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland and acts as a link between the nervous and endocrine systems.

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What is the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland is known as the master gland because it controls many other endocrine glands.

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What does the anterior pituitary do?

The anterior pituitary is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate other glands.

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What does growth hormone (GH) do?

Growth hormone (GH) stimulates cell growth and repair, affecting body size and development.

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What does thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) do?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) controls thyroid hormone production, which regulates metabolism.

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What does adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) do?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol, which helps manage stress.

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What does prolactin (PRL) do?

Prolactin (PRL) is responsible for milk production in women after childbirth.

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What does the posterior pituitary do?

The posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.

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How does the endocrine system differ from the nervous system?

Slower but longer-lasting effects compared to the nervous system.

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What are the functions of the endocrine system?

Maintains homeostasis, regulates growth, metabolism, reproduction, and response to stress.

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Where is the hypothalamus located?

Located in the brain, below the thalamus.

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What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Controls the pituitary gland and links nervous and endocrine systems.

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What are releasing hormones?

Hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones.

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What are inhibiting hormones?

Hormones that inhibit the release of other hormones.

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Where is the pituitary gland located?

Found at the base of the brain within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.

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What is the pituitary stalk?

Connects the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

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What is the anterior pituitary?

Comprises glandular tissue and regulates other endocrine glands.

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What is the posterior pituitary?

Comprises nervous tissue and acts as a storage site for hypothalamic hormones.

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What is the function of growth hormone (GH)?

Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and repair.

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What is gigantism?

Excess GH in childhood, resulting in excessive tallness.

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What is acromegaly?

Excess GH in adults, causing bone and tissue growth.

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What is dwarfism?

Deficiency of GH, leading to shortness.

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What is the function of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?

Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4.

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What is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?

Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol.

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What is the function of prolactin (PRL)?

Promotes milk production in lactating women.

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What is the function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?

Stimulates egg maturation in ovaries and sperm production in testes.

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What is the function of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

Triggers ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

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What is the function of oxytocin?

Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.

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What is the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Regulates water balance by acting on the kidneys to conserve water.

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What is diabetes insipidus?

Deficiency of ADH, causing excessive urination and thirst.

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Where is the thyroid gland located?

Butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck.

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What is the function of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)?

Regulate metabolism and control how quickly the body uses energy.

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Where are the parathyroid glands located?

Behind the thyroid gland.

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What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

Increases blood calcium by stimulating bone resorption and increasing calcium absorption in the gut and kidneys.

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What is the adrenal cortex?

Outer layer of the adrenal glands.

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What is the adrenal medulla?

Inner layer of the adrenal glands.

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Where is the pancreas located?

Located in the abdominal cavity, behind the stomach.

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What are the islets of Langerhans?

Clusters of specialized cells in the pancreas.

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Where is the pineal gland located?

Small gland in the brain, located between the two hemispheres.

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What is the function of melatonin?

Regulates sleep-wake cycles.

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Study Notes

Endocrine System Overview

  • The endocrine system works alongside the nervous system, using chemical messengers called hormones to transmit information throughout the body.
  • Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream, different from the nervous system's use of nerves to transmit messages.
  • It regulates growth, metabolism, reproduction, and the body's response to stress.
  • Effects are slower but longer-lasting than the nervous system's quick responses.

Glands and Organs

  • The endocrine system includes several glands and organs: Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, pancreas, gonads (testes and ovaries), pineal gland, thymus.
  • The placenta is also an endocrine gland during pregnancy.

Hormones

  • Hormones are chemical messengers secreted into the bloodstream.
  • They act on specific receptors on target cells.

Hypothalamus

  • Located in the brain, below the thalamus.
  • Controls the pituitary gland and links the nervous and endocrine systems.
  • Releases hormones, including TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) and CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone).
  • Also releases inhibiting hormones, like somatostatin and dopamine.

Pituitary Gland

  • Located at the base of the brain, within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.
  • Connected to the hypothalamus by the pituitary stalk.
  • Divided into two lobes: anterior and posterior.

Anterior Pituitary

  • Composed of glandular tissue, regulating other endocrine glands.
  • Major hormones:
    • Growth Hormone (GH): Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and repair. Disorders include gigantism (excess GH in childhood), acromegaly (excess GH in adults), and dwarfism (deficiency).
    • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4, regulating metabolism and energy levels.
    • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol, key in stress response and metabolism.
    • Prolactin (PRL): Promotes milk production in lactating women, plays a role in reproductive health.
    • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates egg maturation in ovaries and sperm production in testes.
    • Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

Posterior Pituitary

  • Composed of nervous tissue, acting as a storage site for hypothalamic hormones.
  • Major hormones:
    • Oxytocin: Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth, promotes milk ejection during breastfeeding, and plays a role in bonding and social behaviors.
    • Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): Regulates water balance by acting on the kidneys to conserve water. Disorders include diabetes insipidus (deficiency leads to excessive urination and thirst).

Thyroid Gland

  • Butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck, below the larynx.
  • Composed of two lobes connected by an isthmus.
  • Follicular cells secrete thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), regulating metabolism.
  • Parafollicular cells secrete calcitonin, lowering blood calcium levels.
  • Disorders include hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' disease) and hypothyroidism (e.g., Hashimoto's thyroiditis).

Parathyroid Glands

  • Located behind the thyroid gland.
  • Hormone: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH).
  • Function: Increases blood calcium by stimulating bone resorption and increasing calcium absorption in the gut and kidneys.
  • Disorders include hyperparathyroidism (high calcium) and hypoparathyroidism (low calcium).

Adrenal Glands

  • Located on top of the kidneys.
  • Adrenal Cortex: Produces hormones like cortisol (stress hormone, regulates metabolism and immune response), aldosterone (controls blood pressure), and androgens (secondary sexual characteristics).
  • Adrenal Medulla: Produces hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine (fight-or-flight response).
  • Disorders include Addison's disease and Cushing's syndrome.

Gonads (Testes and Ovaries)

  • Testes: Produce testosterone, responsible for male characteristics and sperm production.
  • Ovaries: Produce estrogen and progesterone, responsible for female characteristics, the menstrual cycle, and pregnancy.

Pancreas

  • Located in the abdominal cavity, behind the stomach.
  • Functions as both an endocrine (Islets of Langerhans) and exocrine gland.
  • Islets of Langerhans produce hormones:
    • Insulin (by Beta Cells): Lowers blood glucose. Disorders include diabetes (Type 1 and 2).
    • Glucagon (by Alpha Cells): Raises blood glucose.
    • Somatostatin (by Delta Cells): Inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion.
  • Regulates blood glucose levels and maintains energy balance.

Pineal Gland

  • Small gland in the brain, located between the two hemispheres.
  • Produces melatonin, regulating sleep-wake cycles. Secreted in response to darkness, suppressed by light.

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