Endocrinology Quiz: Hormones and Pancreas Functions
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What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

  • Create hormones to regulate metabolism
  • Release sweat to regulate body temperature
  • Secrete digestive enzymes into the small intestine
  • Produce oil to lubricate and protect the skin (correct)

    • Which gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate the endocrine system?

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

    • What hormone-related function do ovaries perform?

  • Produce estrogen and progesterone (correct)
  • Secrete mucus to protect the intestines
  • Control heart rate and blood pressure
  • Regulate blood sugar levels

    • What role does the pancreas play in digestion?

    <p>Releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Brunner glands in the digestive system?

    <p>Secrete mucus to protect the small intestine from stomach acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of cholesterol in the body?

    <p>To act as a precursor to steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism of hormone release is triggered by changes in blood ion levels?

    <p>Humoral mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is an example of neural stimulation?

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

    What is the primary function of the neuroendocrine system?

    <p>To maintain homeostasis in various body systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers hormonal secretion in the neuroendocrine system?

    <p>Stimulation from the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

    <p>It synthesizes and releases neurohormones into circulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

    <p>Controlling fundamental physiological activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Through which system does the hypothalamus connect to the anterior pituitary?

    <p>Hypothalamic-Hypophysial Portal System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hypophysiotropic hormones do?

    <p>Regulate hormone release from the anterior pituitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones are classified as neurohormones produced by the hypothalamus?

    <p>Oxytocin and vasopressin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of endocrine glands?

    <p>Produce hormones directly into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes exocrine glands?

    <p>Have ducts to release substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas?

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

    What is the role of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?

    <p>Produce hormones for growth and metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of exocrine glands?

    <p>Secrete proteins into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is secreted by the pancreas in its exocrine function?

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

    What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?

    <p>Endocrine glands secrete substances directly into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of gland releases sebum and sweat?

    <p>Exocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the release of ACTH?

    <p>Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone inhibits the secretion of Prolactin?

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

    What is the role of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)?

    <p>Stimulates the release of FSH and LH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone inhibits the secretion of Somatotropic Hormone (STH)?

    <p>Somatostatin Release Inhibiting Factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is NOT a hypothalamic releasing hormone?

    <p>Growth Hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Endocrinology

    • The study of hormone secretion, hormone action, and feedback control
    • Involves the endocrine system which secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream
    • Endocrine system is evaluated by measuring hormone concentrations
    • Exocrine glands secrete other substances through a duct

    Pancreas

    • Has both exocrine and endocrine functions
    • Exocrine enzymes include proteases, lipases, and amylase
    • Endocrine hormones include insulin (beta cells) and glucagon (alpha cells)
    • Islets of Langerhans are regions of the pancreas containing endocrine cells

    Hormones

    • Derived from the Greek term “to set in motion”
    • Dynamic in nature and elicit cellular responses by regulating physiological processes through feedback mechanisms
    • Cholesterol is a precursor for many steroid hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.

    Mechanisms of Hormone Release

    • Humoral: In response to changing levels of ions or nutrients in the blood (e.g. insulin)
    • Neural: Stimulation by nerves (e.g. oxytocin, ADH - hypothalamus)
    • Hormonal: Stimulation received from other hormones (e.g. hypothalamic-pituitary axis)

    Neuroendocrine system & Neurohormones

    • Mechanism by which the hypothalamus maintains homeostasis by regulating reproduction, metabolism, eating behavior, drinking behavior, energy utilization, osmolarity and blood pressure.
    • Hypothalamus regulates pituitary functions
    • Hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones into the anterior pituitary gland
    • Secretory activity of endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and gonads) is controlled by the nervous system
    • Neurohormones are produced by specialized neurosecretory cells of the nervous system (e.g. oxytocin and vasopressin - neurohypophysial hormones)

    Neurotransmitters vs Neurohormones

    • Neurotransmitters act locally, within synapses, and often have a rapid, short-lived effect.
    • Neurohormones are secreted into the bloodstream and have a more widespread and lasting effect.

    Master Regulator - Pituitary gland

    • Anterior pituitary - responsible for the synthesis and secretion of many hormones
    • Posterior pituitary - stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus

    Hypothalamic-pituitary axis

    • HPT (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid) axis
    • HPG (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonad) axis
    • HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis

    Hypothalamus role

    • Controls many fundamental physiological activities like body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep and some ANS functions
    • The interface between the endocrine and the nervous systems – it receives nerve fibres from nearly all areas of the brain
    • Synthesizes and releases neurohormones directly into the circulation via the posterior pituitary
    • Synthesizes and releases hypophysiotropic hormones (releasing hormones) into the hypophyseal portal blood system to regulate hormone release from the anterior pituitary
    • Sends neural signals to regulate the release of sympathetic nervous system hormones from the adrenal medulla

    Hypothalamic Releasing and Inhibiting hormones

    • Releasing hormones:
      • CRH (Corticotropn releasing Hormone) - stimulates the release of ACTH
      • TRH (Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone) - stimulates the release of TSH
      • GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) - stimulates the release of FSH & LH
      • GHRH(Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone) - stimulates the release of GH
    • Inhibiting hormones:
      • MIH (melanotropin-inhibiting hormone) - inhibits the secretion of MSH.
      • Dopamine - inhibits the secretion of PRL
      • SRIF (Somatostatin Release Inhibiting Factor) - inhibits the secretion of STH

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