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What is an endocrine gland?

  • A gland that secretes products via a duct
  • A type of exocrine gland
  • A gland that does not produce any hormones
  • A ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood stream (correct)
  • What is an endocrine hormone?

    A chemical substance produced by an endocrine gland and secreted directly into the blood.

    Which of the following is an exocrine gland?

  • A gland that targets distant organs
  • A gland that secretes hormones into the bloodstream
  • A gland that secretes its product via a duct (correct)
  • A gland that does not have ducts
  • What are target organ cells?

    <p>Cells having specific receptors that react with specific hormones or other signaling substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a second messenger?

    <p>Intracellular signals acting within the plasma membrane, translating messages from the environment to cellular responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is autocrine signaling?

    <p>Signal that binds to receptors on the same cell that secretes it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes endocrine signaling?

    <p>Endocrine cells release hormones that act on distant target cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hormone?

    <p>A chemical substance released into the blood by an organ or tissue that has a specific effect on target tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a classification of hormones based on chemical structure?

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

    What are steroids derived from?

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

    What is the function of steroid hormones?

    <p>They exert their action by passing through the plasma membrane and binding to intracellular receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are proteins in the context of hormones?

    <p>Hormones consisting of 3-200 amino acid chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do peptides include?

    <p>Insulin, glucagon, parathyroid hormone, human growth hormone, and prolactin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones are considered glycoproteins?

    <p>Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are amines in the context of hormones?

    <p>Derivatives of the amino acid tyrosine, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, and thyroid hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is epinephrine commonly known as?

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

    What is the primary role of dopamine?

    <p>Involved in behavior, cognition, motor activity, and mood regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do thyroid hormones affect?

    <p>Body temperature, growth, and heart rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the hypothalamus located?

    <p>Inferior to the thalamus and just above the brain stem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Endocrine System Overview

    • Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, affecting target organs with specific receptors.
    • Hormones are chemical substances released by endocrine glands into the blood that trigger specific responses in target tissues.

    Gland Types

    • Exocrine glands secrete products via ducts onto surfaces, unlike endocrine glands which release hormones into the bloodstream.
    • Target organs/cells possess specific receptors to interact with hormones, antigens, antibodies, and other substances.

    Signaling Mechanisms

    • Autocrine signaling occurs when a cell secretes a hormone that binds to its own receptors, influencing its activity.
    • Paracrine signaling involves hormones affecting nearby cells without entering the bloodstream, acting within local tissues.
    • Endocrine signaling entails hormone release by endocrine cells to act on distant target cells.

    Hormonal Structure Classification

    • Hormones are classified into three chemical types: steroids, proteins, and amines, each with unique target tissues and mechanisms of action.

    Steroid Hormones

    • Steroids are derived from cholesterol, produced by adrenal glands, gonads, and placenta, and are lipid-soluble, circulating bound to carrier proteins.
    • They exert effects by passing through the plasma membrane and binding to intracellular receptors, including sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) and adrenal hormones (aldosterone, cortisol).

    Protein Hormones

    • Protein hormones consist of 3-200 amino acid chains, are water-soluble, and released as needed without carrier proteins.
    • Examples include peptides like insulin, glucagon, parathyroid hormone (PTH), human growth hormone (hGH), and prolactin (PRL).

    Glycoprotein Hormones

    • Glycoprotein hormones include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

    Amine Hormones

    • Amines are derived from the amino acid tyrosine, encompassing catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine) and thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine [T3] and thyroxine [T4]).

    Key Hormones and Functions

    • Epinephrine (adrenaline) is a fight-or-flight hormone that prepares the body for emergencies.
    • Dopamine is a neurohormone influencing behavior, cognition, and bodily functions, including inhibition of prolactin during lactation.
    • Thyroid Hormones: T3 is the most potent, affecting metabolism, growth, and heart rate; T4 plays a role in metabolic processes and physical development.

    Hypothalamus

    • Located beneath the thalamus and above the brainstem, the hypothalamus is crucial in regulating various endocrine functions.

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