Endocrinology Intro
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What is one of the important characteristics of the endocrine system?

  • It amplifies the signal by inducing the formation of many hormone molecules (correct)
  • It directly controls voluntary muscle movements
  • It uses electrical signals for communication
  • It responds faster than the nervous system

    • Which gland is responsible for producing hormones like insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin?

  • Adrenal glands
  • Thyroid gland
  • Pancreas (correct)
  • Pituitary gland

    • What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

  • Releasing chemicals like GHRH, CRH, and TRH (correct)
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Producing hormones like growth hormone and thyroid hormone
  • Controlling voluntary muscle movements

    • Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland?

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

    Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands?

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

    What is the main function of classical hormones?

    <p>Affecting target cells/tissues via vascular system or interstitial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the endocrine system in the body?

    <p>Maintaining electrolyte and fluid balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones in the endocrine system?

    <p>Controlling body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of classical endocrine glands?

    <p>Thyroid and adrenal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical messengers play a role in coordinating cellular activity throughout the body?

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

    What is the significance of hormone-receptor interactions in the endocrine system?

    <p>They mediate the effects of hormones on target cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hormones?

    <p>Released by bone tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cells have enzymes necessary for the formation of adrenocortical hormones and sex hormones?

    <p>Adrenal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main storage form of steroids within sex steroid–forming cells?

    <p>Cholesterol ester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are steroid hormones secreted from cells after synthesis?

    <p>Diffusion across the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones have specific intracellular receptors located in the cytoplasm or nucleus?

    <p>Steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of down-regulation in hormone-receptor interaction?

    <p>Reduce sensitivity of target tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism allows a hormone to decrease the number or affinity of its receptors in a target tissue?

    <p>Down-regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the hormone-receptor complex in signal transduction?

    <p>Initiate signal transduction pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone has the shortest half-life among the listed ones?

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

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes thyroid hormones from other amine hormones?

    <p>Hydrophobic nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins are responsible for binding thyroid hormones T3 and T4 in the blood?

    <p>Carrier proteins produced by the liver and Cell membrane receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol mainly produced within cells?

    <p>Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the type of steroid hormone synthesized within a cell?

    <p>Presence of specific enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the action of hormones?

    <p>They bind to specific receptors on target cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a hormone acting locally?

    <p>Neurotransmitters released at a neuromuscular junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of protein and peptide hormones?

    <p>They are stored in secretory granules before release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormone is leptin produced by adipocytes?

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

    Where are neuroendocrine hormones secreted from?

    <p>Neuroendocrine tissue into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is an example of an endocrine hormone?

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

    What is the general onset of action for hormones?

    <p>Hours to days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the endocrine system in the body?

    <p>Coordinating cellular activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones have specific intracellular receptors located in the cytoplasm or nucleus?

    <p>Steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the important characteristics of the endocrine system regarding hormonal regulation?

    <p>Coordinates and integrates cellular activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are steroid hormones secreted from cells after synthesis?

    <p>Transported by carrier proteins in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical messengers play a role in coordinating cellular activity throughout the body?

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

    What is a common characteristic of protein and peptide hormones in terms of their receptors?

    <p>Have receptors on the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the hormone somatostatin in the endocrine system?

    <p>Inhibiting the release of growth hormone and other hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the adrenal glands?

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

    What distinguishes classical hormones from other forms of chemical messengers in the endocrine system?

    <p>They are produced in large quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood by acting on bones and kidneys?

    <p>Parathyroid hormone (PTH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hormone oxytocin in the human body?

    <p>Facilitating uterine contractions during childbirth and promoting bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which endocrine gland is responsible for producing a hormone that plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels?

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

    Which type of hormone has a chemical structure derived from amino acids?

    <p>Peptide hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) in hormone production?

    <p>Facilitating hormone-receptor complex formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is crucial in determining the type of steroid hormone synthesized within a cell?

    <p>Adrenocortical enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes thyroid hormones from other amine hormones?

    <p>Hydrophobic nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do steroid hormones derive their chemical structure from?

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

    What is the primary function of lipid droplets in cells producing steroid hormones?

    <p>Store cholesterol esters for hormone synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are sex steroid–forming cells like testicles and ovaries missing enzymes essential for the formation of adrenocortical hormones?

    <p>Adrenal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main storage form of steroids within sex steroid–forming cells?

    <p>Cholesterol ester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism reduces the sensitivity of target tissues when hormone levels are high for an extended period?

    <p>Down-regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones are secreted immediately after synthesis by simple diffusion across the cell membrane?

    <p>Steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are protein hormones different from steroids in terms of receptors?

    <p>Protein hormones have membrane receptors while steroids have intracellular receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controls the rate of hormone secretion in the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones?

    <p>Rate of synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes cytokines from other chemical messengers?

    <p>They are involved in immune responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones are secreted by cells into the ECF and affect neighboring target cells of a different type?

    <p>Paracrine hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action location of neurotransmitters in the body?

    <p>Synaptic cleft and neuromuscular junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is an example of an autocrine hormone?

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

    Where are endocrine hormones synthesized and released into?

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

    What is the primary function of neurohormones in the body?

    <p>Secreted by neuroendocrine tissue due to neuronal stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone can also act as a neurotransmitter when secreted by the hypothalamus?

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

    What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

    <p>Coordination and regulation of physiological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chemical messengers play a role in coordinating cellular activity throughout the body?

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

    Where are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol mainly produced within cells?

    <p>Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general onset of action for hormones?

    <p>Minutes to hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes classical and non-classical endocrine glands?

    <p>Embryologic origins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood by acting on bones and kidneys?

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

    What is one of the key characteristics of the endocrine system?

    <p>Amplification of signals through hormone molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is responsible for producing vasopressin and oxytocin?

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

    What are the 3 core components of the endocrine system?

    <p>Endocrine glands, Hormones, and Target organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is produced by the pancreas to increase blood sugar levels?

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

    What is the main function of aldosterone produced by the adrenal glands?

    <p>Regulation of electrolyte balance by acting on the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for regulating the growth and function of the thyroid gland?

    <p>Thyroid-stimulating hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of down-regulation in hormone-receptor interaction?

    <p>To reduce the sensitivity of the target tissue when hormone levels are high for an extended period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do sex steroid–forming cells like testicles and ovaries lack enzymes essential for the formation of adrenocortical hormones?

    <p>In the adrenal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main storage form of steroids within cells producing sex hormones?

    <p>Cholesterol ester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do steroid hormones move out of cells after synthesis?

    <p>By simple diffusion across the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controls the rate of hormone secretion in the synthesis of steroids?

    <p>The rate of hormone synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes how steroid hormones are stored within cells?

    <p>They are stored as cholesterol esters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural difference between thyroid hormones (T3, T4) and catecholamines?

    <p>Thyroid hormones are hydrophobic, while catecholamines are hydrophilic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of steroid hormone-producing cells in terms of their organelles?

    <p>Abundant mitochondria and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the listed amine hormones, why do thyroid hormones (T3, T4) require carrier proteins in the blood?

    <p>To prevent rapid metabolism or excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines which type of steroid hormone is synthesized within a cell?

    <p>Presence of specific enzymes within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of the hormone-receptor complex in signal transduction?

    <p>Initiation of signal transduction pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) in hormone production?

    <p>Packaging and release of steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones are synthesized and released by glands or specialized cells into the bloodstream?

    <p>Neuroendocrine hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of paracrine hormones?

    <p>Affect neighboring target cells of a different type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone can function as an autocrine, paracrine, or endocrine signal molecule?

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

    What is the main characteristic of protein and peptide hormones in terms of their circulation in the blood?

    <p>Circulate unbound in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure plays a role in synthesizing majority of protein and peptide hormones?

    <p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do neuroendocrine hormones target cells reside in relation to the neuroendocrine tissue?

    <p>In different organs or tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do neurotransmitters differ from other chemical messengers?

    <p>Communicate between neurons or between neurons and target cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main action location of cytokines as chemical messengers?

    <p>Extracellular fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the endocrine system regarding hormonal regulation?

    <p>Coordinating cellular activity throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which embryologic origins do glands and organs of the endocrine system derive from?

    <p>Multiple embryologic origins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the hormone-receptor complex in signal transduction?

    <p>Activating cellular activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of chemical messengers are released by glands or specialized cells into the bloodstream?

    <p>Amines and steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general role of hormone-receptor interactions in the endocrine system?

    <p>Regulating cellular responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT coordinated by the endocrine system?

    <p>Nervous system functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the endocrine system in terms of signal amplification?

    <p>One hormone molecule activates the formation of many messenger molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are sex steroid-forming cells like testicles and ovaries lacking enzymes necessary for the formation of adrenocortical hormones?

    <p>Adrenal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is NOT part of the classical endocrine glands listed in the text?

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

    What is the primary mechanism by which a hormone decreases the number or affinity of its receptors in a target tissue?

    <p>Increasing the synthesis of new receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle serves as the main storage site for steroids within cells that produce these hormones?

    <p>Lipid droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is produced by the hypothalamus to stimulate the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland?

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

    How are steroid hormones secreted from cells upon synthesis due to their chemical structure?

    <p>Simple diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone plays a role in regulating calcium levels in the blood by acting on bones and kidneys?

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

    What is the function of aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands?

    <p>Control sodium and potassium balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of down-regulation of hormone receptors in target tissues?

    <p>To reduce tissue sensitivity to high hormone levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the only storage form of steroids within steroid hormone-producing cells?

    <p>Lipid droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organelle binds to carrier proteins in the case of certain hormones like T3 and T4?

    <p>Smooth endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones has the longest half-life among those mentioned?

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

    Which type of hormones circulate unbound in the blood except for their need for carrier proteins?

    <p>Thyroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In hormone synthesis, what determines the type of steroid hormone that is produced within a cell?

    <p>Specific enzymes within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones are mainly derived from cholesterol?

    <p>Steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is abundant in cells producing steroid hormones like adrenocortical and sex hormones?

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

    What distinguishes cytokines from other chemical messengers?

    <p>Function as immunomodulators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are paracrine hormones secreted and how do they affect target cells?

    <p>Into extracellular fluid, influencing neighboring target cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of autocrine hormones?

    <p>Influence the function of the same cells that produce them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do protein and peptide hormones circulate in the blood?

    <p>Circulate unbound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hormones have specific receptors located in the cytoplasm or nucleus?

    <p>Steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of neurotransmitters in terms of their action location?

    <p>Communicate between neurons and target cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do protein and peptide hormones rely on to initiate transcription of genes?

    <p>Activation of a cascade of intracellular signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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