10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a function of growth hormone?
Regulates blood levels of insulin
What is the role of the anterior pituitary in hormone regulation?
To secrete tropic hormones that stimulate target cells
Which type of feedback mechanism is involved in the regulation of oxytocin secretion?
Positive feedback
What is the effect of growth hormone on the liver and skeletal muscle?
Stimulates the production of IGF-1
Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?
Insulin lowering blood glucose levels
What is the target cell for growth hormone?
Liver and skeletal muscle
Which hormone is involved in the ejection of milk from lactating breasts?
Oxytocin
What is the effect of growth hormone on protein synthesis?
Stimulates protein synthesis
Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus in hormone regulation?
To regulate the anterior pituitary
What is the role of IGF-1 in growth hormone regulation?
To mediate the effects of growth hormone
Study Notes
Thyroid Gland
- One of the largest endocrine glands, highly vascular, and the only gland that stores hormone.
- Composed of follicles with follicular cells surrounding thyroglobulin/thyroid hormones.
- Iodine and tyrosine are necessary for the production of T3 and T4.
- T3 and T4 increase the rate of glucose, fat, and protein metabolism in many tissues, thus increasing body temperature and promoting normal growth of many tissues.
ACTH
- ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic hormone) is released by the anterior pituitary.
- ACTH causes cortisol secretion from the adrenal cortex (a glucocorticoid).
- ACTH causes aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex (a mineralocorticoid).
- ACTH also causes androgen (a weak sex hormone) secretion.
Adrenal Medulla
- Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, physical activity, and low blood glucose levels.
- These hormones increase heart rate and force of contraction and cause blood vessels to constrict in skin, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and other viscera.
Hypothalamic Hormones
- Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) causes increased secretion of GH.
- Growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) causes decreased secretion of GH.
- Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) causes TSH secretion.
- Melanocyte-releasing hormone (MRH) causes MSH secretion.
- Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) causes ACTH secretion.
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) causes secretion of gonadotropins LH and FSH.
- Prolactin-releasing hormone (PRH) causes increased prolactin secretion.
- Dopamine (prolactin-inhibiting hormone, PIH) causes decreased prolactin secretion.
Anterior Pituitary Hormones
- Growth hormone (GH) acts on most cells of the body, regulating overall metabolism and growth.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates the thyroid to secrete T3 and T4.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol and aldosterone.
- Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during birth and ejection of milk from lactating breast (letdown reflex).
Control of Hormone Secretion
- Negative feedback: the hormone from the target endocrine cell travels to the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, decreasing secretion of the tropic hormone.
- Positive feedback: the hormone from the target endocrine cell travels to the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, increasing secretion of the tropic hormone.
Growth Hormone
- Stimulates uptake of amino acids and protein synthesis.
- Stimulates breakdown of fats to be used as an energy source.
- Promotes bone and cartilage growth.
- Regulates blood levels of nutrients after a meal.
- GH stimulates liver and skeletal muscle to make IGF-1.
This quiz assesses your understanding of the thyroid gland, its functions, and the hormones it produces, including T3 and T4. Topics covered include the gland's structure, hormones' roles in metabolism, and the necessary components for hormone production.
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