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Which of the following best describes the function of transport proteins in the context of hydrophobic hormones?
Which of the following best describes the function of transport proteins in the context of hydrophobic hormones?
- They catalyze the conversion of hormones into more active forms.
- They enhance the water solubility of hormones, facilitating their transport in the bloodstream.
- They protect hormones from degradation and filtration, prolonging their half-life. (correct)
- They directly stimulate hormone release from endocrine cells.
A patient exhibits symptoms of dehydration and decreased blood pressure. How would the posterior pituitary respond to maintain homeostasis?
A patient exhibits symptoms of dehydration and decreased blood pressure. How would the posterior pituitary respond to maintain homeostasis?
- Decrease oxytocin secretion, reducing smooth muscle contraction.
- Increase ADH secretion, promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys. (correct)
- Decrease ADH secretion, leading to increased water loss in urine.
- Increase oxytocin secretion, stimulating uterine contractions.
Consider a scenario where a woman is experiencing labor. Which hormonal mechanism is directly involved in stimulating uterine contractions?
Consider a scenario where a woman is experiencing labor. Which hormonal mechanism is directly involved in stimulating uterine contractions?
- Release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary in response to decreased blood osmolarity.
- Increased secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary.
- Release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary in response to cervical stretch. (correct)
- Increased secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary.
In a patient with a tumor that selectively destroys the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus, but not the supraoptic nucleus, which hormone secretion would be most affected?
In a patient with a tumor that selectively destroys the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus, but not the supraoptic nucleus, which hormone secretion would be most affected?
Which of the following scenarios primarily involves humoral stimulation of hormone release?
Which of the following scenarios primarily involves humoral stimulation of hormone release?
What direct effect does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) have on kidney function to increase blood volume?
What direct effect does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) have on kidney function to increase blood volume?
A researcher is investigating a novel hormone that appears to have a significant impact on social bonding and maternal behavior in mammals. Which hormone shares similar characteristics?
A researcher is investigating a novel hormone that appears to have a significant impact on social bonding and maternal behavior in mammals. Which hormone shares similar characteristics?
If the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system were damaged, what direct effect would this have on anterior pituitary hormone secretion?
If the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system were damaged, what direct effect would this have on anterior pituitary hormone secretion?
A patient undergoes a thyroidectomy. Approximately how long would it take before signs of thyroid hormone deficiency become clinically apparent, assuming no hormone replacement therapy is initiated?
A patient undergoes a thyroidectomy. Approximately how long would it take before signs of thyroid hormone deficiency become clinically apparent, assuming no hormone replacement therapy is initiated?
Which of the following best explains the role of catecholamines in suppressing oxytocin activity?
Which of the following best explains the role of catecholamines in suppressing oxytocin activity?
How is the release of hormones from the adrenal medulla during the stress response classified in terms of stimulation?
How is the release of hormones from the adrenal medulla during the stress response classified in terms of stimulation?
After ovulation, the corpus luteum begins to secrete progesterone under the influence of which hormone?
After ovulation, the corpus luteum begins to secrete progesterone under the influence of which hormone?
A patient presents with excessive thirst, frequent urination, and low ADH levels. This is most likely indicative of what condition?
A patient presents with excessive thirst, frequent urination, and low ADH levels. This is most likely indicative of what condition?
A researcher discovers a new hypothalamic hormone. Injection of this hormone leads to increased secretion of FSH and LH. This hormone is most likely:
A researcher discovers a new hypothalamic hormone. Injection of this hormone leads to increased secretion of FSH and LH. This hormone is most likely:
Which of the following describes the mechanism behind alcohol inhibiting ADH release?
Which of the following describes the mechanism behind alcohol inhibiting ADH release?
The sympathetic nervous system stimulates the adrenal medulla to release epinephrine and norepinephrine. What class of stimuli is this an example of?
The sympathetic nervous system stimulates the adrenal medulla to release epinephrine and norepinephrine. What class of stimuli is this an example of?
Which of the following would inhibit secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary?
Which of the following would inhibit secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary?
Why are most monoamines and peptides able to freely mix with blood plasma?
Why are most monoamines and peptides able to freely mix with blood plasma?
What would be expected as a short-term response to stress?
What would be expected as a short-term response to stress?
During long term stress, what is the function of mineralocorticoids?
During long term stress, what is the function of mineralocorticoids?
Suckling at the nipple stimulates what?
Suckling at the nipple stimulates what?
Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect what?
Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect what?
What effect does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have?
What effect does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have?
In the kidney, what inserts aquaporin?
In the kidney, what inserts aquaporin?
Which hormone does the parathyroid gland release?
Which hormone does the parathyroid gland release?
Secretion of hormones such as mineralocorticoids from the adrenal cortex in response to the anterior pituitary is an example of what?
Secretion of hormones such as mineralocorticoids from the adrenal cortex in response to the anterior pituitary is an example of what?
T/F: The posterior pituitary produces its own hormones.
T/F: The posterior pituitary produces its own hormones.
Which area of the brain is responsible for long-term memory?
Which area of the brain is responsible for long-term memory?
Where is antidiuretic hormone (ADH) produced?
Where is antidiuretic hormone (ADH) produced?
What is the mechanism of action of the birth control pill that may relate to negative feedback loops?
What is the mechanism of action of the birth control pill that may relate to negative feedback loops?
Which hormone directly stimulates mitosis and growth throughout the body?
Which hormone directly stimulates mitosis and growth throughout the body?
What is the target of prolactin (PRL)?
What is the target of prolactin (PRL)?
What is a principal effect of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
What is a principal effect of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
A decrease in blood glucose would result in what?
A decrease in blood glucose would result in what?
An increase in blood calcium would result in what?
An increase in blood calcium would result in what?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates what gland?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates what gland?
A patient is diagnosed with a tumor that impairs their ability to produce releasing hormones from the hypothalamus. What is the likely consequence of this condition?
A patient is diagnosed with a tumor that impairs their ability to produce releasing hormones from the hypothalamus. What is the likely consequence of this condition?
A patient with a known hypothalamic tumor presents with elevated levels of prolactin (PRL) despite normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Which specific hypothalamic hormone is most likely affected by the tumor?
A patient with a known hypothalamic tumor presents with elevated levels of prolactin (PRL) despite normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Which specific hypothalamic hormone is most likely affected by the tumor?
A woman who has just given birth is having trouble with milk ejection. Which of the following hormonal treatments would most likely help her with this issue?
A woman who has just given birth is having trouble with milk ejection. Which of the following hormonal treatments would most likely help her with this issue?
A patient presents with symptoms of excessive thirst and frequent urination, and lab tests reveal that they have a disorder affecting the posterior pituitary. Further tests indicate that ADH levels are normal, but the kidneys are not responding to ADH. What condition is the patient most likely suffering from?
A patient presents with symptoms of excessive thirst and frequent urination, and lab tests reveal that they have a disorder affecting the posterior pituitary. Further tests indicate that ADH levels are normal, but the kidneys are not responding to ADH. What condition is the patient most likely suffering from?
Which of the following best explains why the half-life of steroid hormones in the blood is significantly longer than that of peptide hormones?
Which of the following best explains why the half-life of steroid hormones in the blood is significantly longer than that of peptide hormones?
A person is training for a marathon. As they run, their blood glucose levels start to drop. Which of the following hormonal responses would be expected to help maintain glucose homeostasis during the run?
A person is training for a marathon. As they run, their blood glucose levels start to drop. Which of the following hormonal responses would be expected to help maintain glucose homeostasis during the run?
What is the primary role of the hypophyseal portal system concerning the function of the anterior pituitary?
What is the primary role of the hypophyseal portal system concerning the function of the anterior pituitary?
A patient is diagnosed with a condition that causes elevated blood calcium levels. How would the body most likely respond to restore calcium homeostasis?
A patient is diagnosed with a condition that causes elevated blood calcium levels. How would the body most likely respond to restore calcium homeostasis?
Flashcards
Neural Stimuli
Neural Stimuli
Hormone release triggered by nerve signals, such as childbirth stimulating oxytocin release.
Hormonal Stimuli
Hormonal Stimuli
Hormone release stimulated by other hormones, like the hypothalamus triggering anterior pituitary hormones.
Humoral Stimuli
Humoral Stimuli
Hormone release in response to changes in blood levels of certain substances, like blood calcium stimulating PTH release.
Trophic Effects
Trophic Effects
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Anterior Pituitary Control
Anterior Pituitary Control
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Hypophyseal Portal System
Hypophyseal Portal System
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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
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Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
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Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
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Prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)
Prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)
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Somatostatin
Somatostatin
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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Prolactin (PRL)
Prolactin (PRL)
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Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone (GH)
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Posterior Pituitary
Posterior Pituitary
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin
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ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
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Blood Osmolarity
Blood Osmolarity
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Negative Feedback Loop
Negative Feedback Loop
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Hormone Transport
Hormone Transport
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Hormone Secretion Variation
Hormone Secretion Variation
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Bound Hormones
Bound Hormones
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Protective Transport Proteins
Protective Transport Proteins
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Paraventricular Nucleus
Paraventricular Nucleus
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Supraoptic Nucleus
Supraoptic Nucleus
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Insipidus
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Releasing Hormones
Releasing Hormones
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Inhibiting Hormones
Inhibiting Hormones
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Study Notes
Hormone Secretion and Stimulation Types
- Hormone secretion varies based on circadian rhythms, monthly rhythms, or specific stimuli, and is not constant.
- Neural, hormonal, and humoral stimuli regulate hormone secretion
Neural Stimuli
- Nerve fibers stimulate glands to secrete hormones.
- The sympathetic system stimulates the adrenal medulla to secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine during stress.
- Neurons in the hypothalamus are stimulated to release oxytocin during childbirth.
- Stretch receptors in the uterus send nerve signals to the hypothalamus, stimulating oxytocin release during childbirth.
Hormonal Stimuli
- Hormones stimulate the release of other hormones, known as trophic effects.
- TRH stimulates TSH, which stimulates TH (thyroid hormone) as an example.
- The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary, which stimulates glands like the adrenal cortex to release mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.
Humoral Stimuli
- Hormone release is regulated in response to changes in blood levels of certain substances.
- Blood parameters being monitored directly affect hormone release.
- Low blood calcium triggers the parathyroid gland to release PTH (parathyroid hormone).
- Low blood glucose triggers the pancreas to release glucagon.
- High blood glucose triggers the pancreas to release insulin.
- High blood osmolarity stimulates the posterior pituitary to release ADH (antidiuretic hormone).
Hormone Transport in the Blood
- Hormones travel in the blood in an aqueous (water-based) solution.
- Monoamines and peptides are usually unbound and hydrophilic, mixing easily with blood.
- Steroids and thyroid hormones (TH) bind to transport proteins due to their hydrophobic nature.
- Transport proteins (albumin and globulin) prolong a hormone's half-life by protecting it from breakdown or kidney filtration.
- TH deficiency may not appear for about 2 weeks after thyroid removal.
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Control
- The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland by secreting stimulating or inhibiting hormones to the anterior pituitary.
- The hypothalamus communicates with the anterior pituitary through a portal system.
Anterior Pituitary
- Specialized neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus produce releasing and inhibiting hormones.
- Releasing factors stimulate the anterior pituitary to release its hormones.
- Inhibiting hormones suppress the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
- The hypophyseal portal system is a blood vessel network connecting the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary
Hypothalamic Hormones Targeting the Anterior Pituitary
- Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) promotes secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and prolactin (PRL).
- Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) promotes secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) promotes secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
- Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) promotes secretion of growth hormone (GH).
- Prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH) inhibits secretion of prolactin (PRL).
- Somatostatin inhibits secretion of growth hormone (GH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
Anterior Pituitary Hormones
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) targets ovaries and testes, promoting follicle development and sperm production.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH) targets ovaries and testes, stimulating ovulation, corpus luteum function, and testosterone secretion.
- In females, it stimulates ovulation and the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone, which is important in pregnancy.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) targets the thyroid gland to stimulate secretion of thyroid hormone (TH).
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) targets the adrenal gland (cortex), increasing the release of glucocorticoids.
- It regulates glucose, protein, and fat metabolism and is involved in the stress response.
- Prolactin (PRL) targets mammary glands, stimulating milk production (has no effect until after birth).
- Growth Hormone (GH) targets tissues throughout the body, promoting mitosis and growth.
Posterior Pituitary
- The posterior pituitary consists of nervous tissue and is not a true gland.
- Neuroendocrine cells of the hypothalamus produce hormones stored in nerve endings within the posterior pituitary.
- The paraventricular nucleus produces oxytocin, and the supraoptic nucleus produces ADH.
- Action potentials trigger the release of hormones from nerve endings.
- The posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the neuroendocrine cells of the hypothalamus but doesn't produce hormones itself
Oxytocin Effects
- Oxytocin causes contractions, making labor more efficient.
- It stimulates milk ejection by causing myoepithelial cells in the mammary gland to contract.
- It is crucial in establishing maternal behavior and social bonding and promotes feelings of attachment and care mediated by oxytocin receptors in the brain.
- Catecholamines and stressful situations might interfere with the oxytocin effect.
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) Effects
- ADH is released when the body is dehydrated, increasing blood osmolarity.
- It acts on the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) and collecting ducts in the kidneys to increase water reabsorption, reducing urine volume.
- Diabetes insipidus results when the body doesn't produce enough ADH or the kidneys don't respond properly, leading to excessive urination and dehydration.
Negative Feedback Loop
- Negative feedback loops are the most common way hormones are regulated.
- For instance, rising blood glucose stimulates insulin release, causing cells to take up glucose, and as blood glucose declines, insulin release stops.
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