Endocrine System Overview
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What hormone is produced by the ultimobranchial body to lower calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood?

  • Calcitonin (correct)
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Parathyroid hormone
  • Aldosterone

    • What condition can result from an under-active thyroid?

  • Cretinism (correct)
  • Brittle bone disease
  • Grave's disease
  • Hyperthyroidism

    • Which hormone secreted by the parathyroid raises calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood?

  • Aldosterone
  • Androgens
  • Calcitonin
  • Parathyroid hormone (correct)

    • What is one of the main functions of aldosterone?

    <p>Water and sodium retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common effect of steroid abuse?

    <p>Increased fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the adrenal cortex primarily produce?

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

    What impact can parathyroid hormone have on the kidneys?

    <p>Increase calcium retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which effect is associated with hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Rapid metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is released by the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels?

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

    What primarily distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?

    <p>Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does renin affect the body?

    <p>Elevates blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does melatonin have on the body?

    <p>Induces sleepiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hormones in the endocrine system?

    <p>To act as chemical messengers targeting specific tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glucagon in the body?

    <p>Raises blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the same hormone produce different effects in male and female organisms?

    <p>Variations in receptor presence and sensitivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is NOT produced by the thyroid gland?

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

    The pituitary gland is an important link between which two systems?

    <p>Nervous and endocrine systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is associated with under-active thyroid function?

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

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

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

    What is the primary function of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)?

    <p>Stimulate red blood cell production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is essential for proper thyroid hormone function?

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

    The gastrointestinal tract produces hormones primarily for what purpose?

    <p>Affecting and coordinating digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of metabolism is affected by thyroid hormones?

    <p>Oxygen consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function related to thyroid hormones?

    <p>Controlling blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of endocrine disruptors on the body?

    <p>Mimic or block hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was discovered in the smallmouth bass fish in the Potomac River?

    <p>High numbers of intersex fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for water retention in the body?

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

    Which of the following is a common source of endocrine disruptors in the environment?

    <p>Residues of pesticides in agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does progesterone play after ovulation?

    <p>Prepares the uterus for potential pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region feeds into the Potomac River as per the USGS findings?

    <p>Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones are classified as gonadotropins?

    <p>Follicle stimulating hormone and Lutenizing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of fruit consumed in the EU is reported to be contaminated with endocrine disruptors?

    <p>More than one-third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable consequence of castration in male animals?

    <p>Enhanced meat quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do researchers face when studying endocrine disruptors?

    <p>Difficulty in identifying and monitoring them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hormones function as chemical messengers in the body?

    <p>They bind to cell receptors on cell walls or enter cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential health issues can result from exposure to endocrine disruptors?

    <p>Birth defects and reproductive irregularities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does testosterone have on male development?

    <p>Directs development down the male pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and the gonads?

    <p>FSH promotes the growth of ova and sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fruit contains some of the highest levels of endocrine disruptors found in the EU?

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

    What is a common characteristic of hormones regarding their concentration in the body?

    <p>They operate effectively in very small concentrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of hormones mentioned in the content?

    <p>They can stimulate or inhibit responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were found in several tributaries of the Potomac River according to the study?

    <p>Endocrine disrupters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential effects do endocrine disruptors have on fish?

    <p>They can lead to reproductive irregularities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of EU fruit is reported to be contaminated with endocrine disruptors?

    <p>More than one-third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant finding of the US Geological Survey (USGS) study related to the Potomac River?

    <p>High numbers of intersex fish were discovered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common source of endocrine disruptors mentioned in the content?

    <p>Pesticides used in agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of chemicals are the contaminants in the Potomac River considered?

    <p>Endocrine disrupters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about endocrine disruptors is false?

    <p>They have no effect on reproductive health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Endocrine System Components

    • Endocrine glands are located throughout the body.
    • They are not linked embryologically but are linked functionally.
    • Endocrine glands produce and release hormones into the circulatory system.
    • Exocrine glands have their own ducts, such as salivary and pancreatic glands.

    Hormones

    • Hormones are chemical messengers.
    • They bind to cell receptors on cell walls or internal receptors in cells.
    • Hormone concentrations are very low, typically 10⁻¹⁰ to 10⁻¹² molar.
    • The stability of hormones is important.
    • Hormones can be lost through combination with receptors or excretion.
    • Hormones can stimulate or inhibit responses.
    • Hormones are targeted, act in small doses, and are stable.

    Target Tissues

    • Most hormones affect specific organs.
    • Target cells have specific receptors to which hormones bind.
    • Hormone effects can vary with different stages of development (ontogeny) or gender.
    • Hormone effects differ based on the presence or absence of certain receptors.

    Endocrine System Glands

    • Hypothalamus: Regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, wakefulness, and many involuntary mechanisms, including body temperature.
    • Pituitary gland: Controls other endocrine glands, influences growth, metabolism, and regeneration.
    • Thyroid glands: Regulate energy and metabolism.
    • Parathyroid glands: Secrete hormones necessary for calcium absorption.
    • Thymus: Helps build resistance to disease.
    • Adrenal glands: Secrete compounds like cortisone and adrenaline, which help with emergencies and regulate metabolic processes, water balance, blood pressure, etc.
    • Pancreas: Aids digestion of protein, fats, and carbohydrates; produces insulin to control blood sugar.
    • Ovaries: Influence blood circulation, mental vigor, and sex drive in females.
    • Testes: Similar functions as ovaries in males. Influence blood circulation, mental vigor, and sex drive in males.
    • Pineal gland: Responsible for melatonin secretion, which regulates sleepiness, seasonal cycles, daily cycles (circadian), and reproductive cycles.

    Metabolism

    • Metabolism converts nutrients into energy and building materials for the body's needs.

    Thyroid

    • Outgrowth of the pharynx.
    • Homologous to the endostyle of protochordates.
    • Hormones: T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (tetraiodothyronine/thyroxine).
    • Found in all vertebrates.
    • Iodine-bearing (dietary iodine is important).
    • Pituitary gland releases hormones to activate the thyroid.
    • Affects metabolism, growth, processes like molting, and reproduction.

    Ultimobranchial Body & Parathyroid

    • Outgrowths of the pharynx.
    • Hormones: Calcitonin (lowers [Ca²⁺] and [P] in blood; stimulates bone deposition) and Parathormone (raises [Ca²⁺] and [P]; stimulates bone resorption).
    • Important roles include structure formation (like eggshells, bone, antlers), normal bone maintenance, and muscle function .

    Adrenal Gland

    • Located near the kidneys.
    • Components are cortex and medulla.
    • Hormones: steroids like "salt, sugar, sex" (corticosteroids), widely varying.
    • Important functions include affecting kidneys and water/Na retention, carbohydrate metabolism, blood sugar, and protein synthesis/muscle growth.

    Pancreas

    • Outgrowth of the primitive gut.
    • Exocrine and endocrine functions.
    • Endocrine function includes insulin (lowers blood sugar) and glucagon (raises blood sugar).
    • Involved in carbohydrate metabolism.

    Pineal Gland

    • Dorsal evagination of the midbrain, part of median eye complex.
    • Light-sensitive.
    • Hormone: Melatonin (regulates sleep, seasonal, daily, and reproductive cycles).

    Gastrointestinal Tract

    • Produces hormones that affect and coordinate digestion.
    • Includes various feedback loops.

    Kidney

    • Two hormones: Renin (elevates blood pressure) and erythropoietin (EPO) (stimulates red blood cell production).

    Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)

    • Small gland at the base of the brain (sella turcica).
    • Two parts (neurohypophysis and adenohypophysis).
    • These parts are connected and coordinated by nerves and hormones.
    • Produces various hormones influencing many bodily functions.

    Gonads (Ovaries and Testes)

    • Influenced by pituitary hormones (FSH and LH).
    • Ovaries: Produce estrogen (preparing the uterus, supporting maternal behavior) and progesterone (supporting the prepared uterus).
    • Testes: Produce testosterone (sperm production, develops male traits).

    Hormone Pollutants

    • Hormones are stable and act in small doses.
    • The precise consequences and complex chemistry are important considerations.
    • Endocrine disruptors (mimics or blocks hormones) interfere with the endocrine system, causing birth defects and reproductive irregularities and present in some everyday chemicals found in various everyday objects and foods.

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    This quiz covers the components of the endocrine system, including the differences between endocrine and exocrine glands. It delves into the role of hormones as chemical messengers, their stability, and how they interact with target tissues. Test your knowledge on how hormones function in the body and their effects across different stages of development.

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