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What is the primary role of estrogens in the human body?

  • To promote lung function
  • To develop female characteristics (correct)
  • To increase blood pressure
  • To enhance muscle strength

How does adrenaline primarily affect the body during stressful situations?

  • By slowing down heart rate
  • By increasing heart rate and metabolism (correct)
  • By promoting relaxation
  • By constricting blood vessels

What triggers the release of renin in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System?

  • Stress response
  • Drop in blood pressure (correct)
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • High levels of sodium

What is the function of somatostatin in the endocrine system?

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What is a primary effect of angiotensin II?

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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?

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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?

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Which receptors primarily increase heart rate and contraction force?

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What is the role of Substance P in the nervous system?

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What are the effects of prolonged high cortisol levels?

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What is the primary function of Growth Hormone (GH)?

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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?

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What condition may result from an excess of Prolactin?

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What characterizes Cushing's Syndrome?

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Which hormone is responsible for triggering ovulation in females?

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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?

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What are the consequences of hypothyroidism?

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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)?

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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?

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What is the primary function of thymosin?

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Which gland is responsible for producing adrenaline?

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What is the role of aldosterone?

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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?

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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?

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What is the primary function of aldosterone?

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Which hormone is released in response to low blood calcium levels?

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Which gland produces melatonin?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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How does the liver regulate blood sugar levels?

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What does the liver synthesize that is essential for cell membranes?

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Which vitamins are stored by the liver?

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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?

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Flashcards

Detoxification by Liver

The liver breaks down harmful substances like drugs and alcohol into less dangerous forms that can be removed from the body.

Metabolism by Liver

The liver plays a key role in processing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It maintains blood sugar levels by storing and releasing glucose as needed.

Liver's Role in Immunity

The liver contains Kupffer cells, specialized immune cells that engulf and destroy harmful substances in the blood.

Cholesterol Production by Liver

The liver produces cholesterol, which is essential for building cell membranes, steroid hormones, and bile.

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Micronutrient Storage in Liver

The liver stores essential vitamins and minerals, like vitamins A, D, E, K, and B12, as well as iron and copper.

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Liver's Blood Sugar Regulation

The liver controls blood sugar levels by converting glucose into glycogen, breaking down glycogen to release glucose, and producing glucose from other sources.

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Bile Production by Liver

The liver produces bile, a digestive fluid that helps break down fats in the small intestine.

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Liver: A Vital Organ

The liver plays a fundamental role in maintaining overall health and well-being by performing essential functions like detoxification, metabolism, immune response, and production of key substances.

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What is the function of Growth Hormone (GH)?

GH stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. It promotes the growth of bones and muscles and regulates metabolism.

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What are some examples of conditions caused by GH imbalances?

Excess GH can lead to gigantism in children or acromegaly in adults, while a deficiency can result in dwarfism.

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What is the function of Prolactin?

Prolactin promotes milk production in the mammary glands after childbirth.

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What can happen with high levels of prolactin?

Hyperprolactinemia, an excess of prolactin, can cause infertility and menstrual irregularities in women.

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What does Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) do?

FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.

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What is the function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?

LH triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.

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What does Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) do?

TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which regulate metabolism.

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What can TSH levels tell us about thyroid function?

High TSH levels may indicate hypothyroidism, while low levels may indicate hyperthyroidism.

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What are the functions of Estrogens and Testosterone?

Estrogens are involved in the development of typical female features. Testosterone contributes to the development of typical male features.

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What does Adrenaline (Epinephrine) do?

Adrenaline prepares the body for 'fight or flight' response during stressful situations, by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and mobilizing energy.

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What is the primary function of Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)?

Noradrenaline increases blood pressure to maintain blood flow to essential organs during stress.

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What does Somatostatin do in the body?

Somatostatin acts like a brake on the release of various hormones, including growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, insulin, and glucagon.

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What is the function of Substance P?

Substance P plays a crucial role in communication of pain signals in the nervous system and plays a part in inflammatory responses.

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Where are Estrogens and Testosterone produced?

Adrenal glands produce small amounts of estrogens and testosterone.

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How do Adrenal disorders affect sex hormones?

Adrenal disorders can cause imbalances in these sex hormones, affecting sexual development and function.

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What are the main differences between Adrenaline and Noradrenaline?

Both hormones prepare the body for 'fight or flight' response. However, Adrenaline primarily focuses on heart rate and energy mobilization, while Noradrenaline focuses on blood vessel constriction and maintaining blood pressure.

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What is the RAAS?

A complex system that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance. It involves a chain reaction, starting with the kidneys releasing renin, leading to the production of angiotensin II, which causes vasoconstriction and stimulates aldosterone release, resulting in increased sodium and water reabsorption.

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What is cortisol's role in stress response?

A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, released in response to stress. It triggers the body's 'fight or flight' response by increasing blood pressure, blood sugar, and energy levels.

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What is Cushing's syndrome?

A condition caused by prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels, often due to an adrenal or pituitary tumor. It leads to symptoms like weight gain, hypertension, muscle weakness, and characteristic facial features.

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What are alpha-1 receptors?

Receptors found in blood vessels, primarily responsible for causing vasoconstriction and an increase in blood pressure.

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What are beta-1 receptors?

Receptors located mainly in the heart, responsible for increasing heart rate and the force of contraction.

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What are beta-2 receptors?

Receptors found in the lungs and other tissues, causing bronchodilation (widening of airways) and relaxation of smooth muscle.

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What is the function of oxytocin?

A hormone produced in the hypothalamus, playing a crucial role in childbirth, breastfeeding, and social bonding. It stimulates uterine contractions, milk ejection, and promotes feelings of attachment.

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What is the function of ADH?

A hormone also known as vasopressin, produced in the hypothalamus. It regulates water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine output, and maintaining blood pressure.

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Aldosterone's Primary Function

Aldosterone is a hormone primarily responsible for regulating the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. It helps maintain blood pressure and electrolyte levels.

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Hormone Released for Low Blood Calcium

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released in response to low blood calcium levels. It stimulates the release of calcium from bones, increasing calcium levels in the blood.

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Melatonin Production Site

Melatonin, a hormone associated with sleep-wake cycles, is primarily produced by the pineal gland.

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Primary Effect of Cortisol

Cortisol, often referred to as the 'stress hormone,' has a primary effect of suppressing the immune system. It helps manage stressful situations but chronic high levels can have negative effects.

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Liver's Role in Blood Glucose Regulation

During fasting, the liver breaks down glycogen stores to release glucose into the blood (glycogenolysis). This process helps maintain blood sugar levels. It also produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources (gluconeogenesis). During feeding, the liver stores excess glucose as glycogen (glycogenesis).

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Effects of Chronic Cortisol Exposure

Chronic exposure to cortisol can lead to weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, and weakened immune function.

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Pathophysiology of Addison's Disease

Addison's disease is caused by adrenal insufficiency, leading to insufficient production of aldosterone and cortisol. Aldosterone deficiency causes sodium loss and potassium retention, while cortisol deficiency contributes to fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms.

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Treatment Options for Addison's Disease

Treatment options for Addison's disease include hormone replacement therapy, which aims to supplement the deficient hormones. Lifelong hormone replacement is often necessary.

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Thymosin's Function

Thymosin is a hormone produced by the thymus gland. Its primary function is to promote the maturation of T cells, which are essential for the adaptive immune response. T cells are a type of white blood cell that helps target and destroy specific pathogens.

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Thymus Gland's Role

The thymus gland is a small, soft organ located in the chest, just behind the breastbone. It plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system, particularly during childhood. The thymus produces thymosin, which helps T cells mature and become functional.

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What are T Cells?

T cells, also known as T lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the adaptive immune response. They are produced in the bone marrow and mature in the thymus. They then circulate in the blood and lymph, searching for and destroying specific foreign invaders.

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Thymus Dysfunction

A dysfunction in the thymus gland can lead to immunodeficiency, where the body is weakened and more susceptible to infections. This happens because the thymus is not producing enough thymosin, leading to a shortage of mature and functional T cells.

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Melatonin's Function

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, a small gland located in the brain. It primarily regulates the sleep-wake cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm. Melatonin is produced in response to darkness and helps induce sleep.

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Pineal Gland's Role

The pineal gland, often called the 'third eye', is a small gland located deep inside the brain. It's mainly known for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It also plays a role in hormone regulation and sexual development.

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Insulin's Function

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It plays a vital role in regulating blood glucose levels. It helps lower blood sugar by promoting the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy.

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Glucagon's Function

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It works opposite to insulin by raising blood glucose levels. When blood sugar drops too low, glucagon stimulates the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream.

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pancreas:
    • Insulin: Lowers blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake and glycogen production.
    • Glucagon: Raises blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
  • 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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