Neuroendocrine System and Growth Hormone
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Which of the following is NOT an activity regulated by the neuroendocrine system?

  • Growth
  • Sleep patterns (correct)
  • Reproduction
  • Glucose homeostasis
  • Growth hormone is produced by the hypothalamus.

    False

    What is the primary function of growth hormone?

    Regulation of growth and metabolism

    The hypothalamus releases releasing factors that act on the __________.

    <p>anterior pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hormones with their respective properties:

    <p>Growth Hormone = Peptide hormone released by pituitary Somatostatin = Inhibits growth hormone secretion GHRH = Stimulates growth hormone release Tropic Hormones = Stimulates other endocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major difference between drugs and hormones?

    <p>Hormones primarily target specific receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The effects of drugs and hormones can last for days at a time.

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

    Name one gland that receives stimulation from tropic hormones.

    <p>Adrenal gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)?

    <p>Promote protein production and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic excess of growth hormone in adults causes increased height.

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

    What synthetic hormone is used to treat dwarfism caused by growth hormone deficiency?

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

    Corticosteroids are produced by the ______ cortex.

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

    Match the following conditions with their causes:

    <p>Dwarfism = Growth hormone deficiency Gigantism = Excess growth hormone in children Acromegaly = Excess growth hormone in adults Cushing's syndrome = Excess glucocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication can reduce growth hormone release by acting at somatostatin receptors?

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

    Corticosteroids influence carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.

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

    Name the two important types of corticosteroids.

    <p>Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Neuroendocrine System

    • The neuroendocrine system is a network of glands that release hormones to regulate a variety of body functions, including growth, reproduction, stress response, metabolism, and immune function.
    • The hypothalamus, located in the brain, releases releasing factors that stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to produce tropic hormones, which in turn stimulate other endocrine glands to release effector hormones.

    Growth Hormone

    • GH is a 191-amino acid peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland, its production is stimulated by GHRH and inhibited by somatostatin.
    • GH levels are highest in early life, promoting growth by stimulating the production of IGF-1, which acts on skeletal muscle, bone, and cartilage to stimulate protein production and growth.
    • Growth hormone deficiency in childhood leads to dwarfism, characterized by short stature.
    • Excess growth hormone in children leads to gigantism, while in adults it leads to acromegaly.
    • Somatropin, a synthetic version of growth hormone, can be used to treat growth hormone deficiency.

    Growth Hormone Management

    • Excessive growth hormone can be managed with surgery, radiotherapy, somatostatin analogues like pasireotide, or growth hormone receptor antagonists like pegvisomant.

    Corticosteroids

    • Corticosteroids are steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex, they are synthesized from cholesterol and have a characteristic four-ring structure.
    • Glucocorticoids are important types of corticosteroids that regulate metabolism, immunity, and fluid and electrolyte balance.
    • Cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid, is essential for regulating carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, helping the body adapt to stress.
    • Glucocorticoids exert immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects.

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    Explore the intricacies of the neuroendocrine system and the role of growth hormone in human physiology. This quiz covers hormone regulations, functions, and disorders such as dwarfism and gigantism. Test your knowledge on the glands, hormones, and their impacts on growth.

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