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What is the primary role of estrogens in the human body?
What is the primary role of estrogens in the human body?
How does adrenaline primarily affect the body during stressful situations?
How does adrenaline primarily affect the body during stressful situations?
What triggers the release of renin in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System?
What triggers the release of renin in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System?
What is the function of somatostatin in the endocrine system?
What is the function of somatostatin in the endocrine system?
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What is a primary effect of angiotensin II?
What is a primary effect of angiotensin II?
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What effect does noradrenaline have on blood pressure?
What effect does noradrenaline have on blood pressure?
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Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for mobilizing energy during stress?
Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for mobilizing energy during stress?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water balance in the body?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water balance in the body?
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In cases of severe blood loss, which hormone is responsible for maintaining blood flow to vital organs?
In cases of severe blood loss, which hormone is responsible for maintaining blood flow to vital organs?
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Which receptors primarily increase heart rate and contraction force?
Which receptors primarily increase heart rate and contraction force?
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What is the role of Substance P in the nervous system?
What is the role of Substance P in the nervous system?
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What are the effects of prolonged high cortisol levels?
What are the effects of prolonged high cortisol levels?
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What is the primary function of Growth Hormone (GH)?
What is the primary function of Growth Hormone (GH)?
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Which hormone plays a role in stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth?
Which hormone plays a role in stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth?
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Which hormone is primarily released by the adrenal glands and is crucial for the stress response?
Which hormone is primarily released by the adrenal glands and is crucial for the stress response?
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What condition may result from an excess of Prolactin?
What condition may result from an excess of Prolactin?
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What characterizes Cushing's Syndrome?
What characterizes Cushing's Syndrome?
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Which hormone is responsible for triggering ovulation in females?
Which hormone is responsible for triggering ovulation in females?
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In diabetes insipidus, what is the primary hormone deficiency?
In diabetes insipidus, what is the primary hormone deficiency?
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What effect does Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) have on the thyroid gland?
What effect does Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) have on the thyroid gland?
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What are the consequences of hypothyroidism?
What are the consequences of hypothyroidism?
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Which hormone plays a role in the body's response to stress?
Which hormone plays a role in the body's response to stress?
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What is a typical function of Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)?
What is a typical function of Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)?
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Deficiency in Growth Hormone (GH) during childhood primarily results in which condition?
Deficiency in Growth Hormone (GH) during childhood primarily results in which condition?
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Which hormone is produced in response to darkness and helps induce sleep?
Which hormone is produced in response to darkness and helps induce sleep?
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What is the primary function of thymosin?
What is the primary function of thymosin?
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Which gland is responsible for producing adrenaline?
Which gland is responsible for producing adrenaline?
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What is the role of aldosterone?
What is the role of aldosterone?
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Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels?
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Which hormone is involved in regulating calcium levels in the blood?
Which hormone is involved in regulating calcium levels in the blood?
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What is the main function of the hormone cortisol?
What is the main function of the hormone cortisol?
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Which of the following hormones is primarily associated with the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle?
Which of the following hormones is primarily associated with the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle?
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What is the primary function of aldosterone?
What is the primary function of aldosterone?
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Which hormone is released in response to low blood calcium levels?
Which hormone is released in response to low blood calcium levels?
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Which gland produces melatonin?
Which gland produces melatonin?
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Which of the following is a primary effect of cortisol?
Which of the following is a primary effect of cortisol?
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What process does the liver use to release glucose during fasting?
What process does the liver use to release glucose during fasting?
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Which symptoms are associated with Addison's disease due to adrenal insufficiency?
Which symptoms are associated with Addison's disease due to adrenal insufficiency?
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What condition is typically associated with elevated cortisol levels?
What condition is typically associated with elevated cortisol levels?
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How does the liver maintain blood glucose levels during feeding?
How does the liver maintain blood glucose levels during feeding?
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What is one of the primary functions of the liver in relation to toxins?
What is one of the primary functions of the liver in relation to toxins?
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Which substance does the liver produce from excess amino acids?
Which substance does the liver produce from excess amino acids?
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What role do Kupffer cells play in the liver's function?
What role do Kupffer cells play in the liver's function?
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How does the liver regulate blood sugar levels?
How does the liver regulate blood sugar levels?
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What does the liver synthesize that is essential for cell membranes?
What does the liver synthesize that is essential for cell membranes?
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Which vitamins are stored by the liver?
Which vitamins are stored by the liver?
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What is a function of the bile produced by the liver?
What is a function of the bile produced by the liver?
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Which of the following correctly describes the liver's role in metabolism?
Which of the following correctly describes the liver's role in metabolism?
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Study Notes
Liver Functions and Hormones
- The liver is a vital organ, performing detoxification, metabolism, immune response, and producing key bodily substances.
- Detoxification: The liver neutralises toxins (drugs, alcohol) converting them into less harmful substances for excretion. Ammonia is converted to urea, which the kidneys excrete.
- Metabolism: The liver metabolizes carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It regulates blood glucose, storing excess glucose as glycogen and releasing it when needed. It synthesizes proteins (albumin, clotting factors), and converts excess amino acids to fatty acids and urea.
- Immune System: Kupffer cells in the liver act as macrophages, capturing and digesting bacteria, dead cells, and debris, purifying the blood.
- Cholesterol Production: The liver synthesizes cholesterol, crucial for cell membranes, steroid hormones, and bile acids. Cholesterol is transported as lipoproteins (LDL and HDL).
- Micronutrient Storage: The liver stores vitamins (A, D, E, K, B12), iron, and copper, releasing them as needed.
Suprarenal (Adrenal) Glands: Hormones and Functions
- The adrenal glands are located atop each kidney, with cortex and medulla.
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Adrenal Cortex:
- Aldosterone: Regulates sodium and potassium levels in the blood, influencing blood pressure and fluid balance. Elevated aldosterone levels can result in high blood pressure and low potassium levels.
- Corticosterone: A glucocorticoid involved in energy metabolism and immune response, regulating inflammation and the body's stress response. Elevated corticosterone in chronic stress can suppress immune function.
- Cortisol and Cortisone: Increases blood glucose, breaks down fats and proteins, and has anti-inflammatory effects.
- Estrogens and Testosterone: The adrenal glands also produce small amounts of these sex hormones, contributing to sexual characteristics. Imbalance of these hormones can affect sexual development.
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Adrenal Medulla:
- Adrenaline (Epinephrine): Prepares the body for "fight or flight" by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and releasing energy.
- Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine): Similar to adrenaline, increasing blood pressure by constricting blood vessels and maintaining organ blood flow during stress.
Other Endocrine Glands and their Hormones
- Hypothalamus: Regulates various hormones, including growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), insulin, and glucagon.
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Pituitary Gland (Anterior):
- Growth Hormone (GH): Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, cell regeneration, and regulates metabolism.
- Prolactin: Promotes milk production in mammary glands after childbirth.
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates ovarian follicle growth in females and spermatogenesis in males.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones (T3 & T4), which regulate metabolism.
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): Stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol, which helps the body respond to stress.
- Pituitary Gland (Posterior): Contains oxytocin (uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection) and antidiuretic hormone (ADH/vasopressin - regulates water balance, urine production and blood pressure).
- Thyroid Gland: Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Also includes Calcitonin (lowers blood calcium).
- Parathyroid Gland: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts and increasing calcium reabsorption.
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Pancreas:
- Insulin: Lowers blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake and glycogen production.
- Glucagon: Raises blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
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Gonads (Testes and Ovaries):
- Testosterone: Responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics and sperm production.
- Estrogens and Progesterone: Responsible for female secondary sexual characteristics, menstrual cycle, and pregnancy maintenance.
- Pineal Gland: Produces melatonin, regulating sleep-wake cycles.
- Thymus: Produces thymosin, vital for T-cell maturation and adaptive immune response.
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Test your knowledge of the liver's vital functions including detoxification, metabolism, immune response, and more. This quiz covers the essential roles the liver plays in maintaining body health and regulating various bodily processes. Challenge yourself to understand how the liver contributes to cholesterol production and micronutrient storage.
