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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
- Control digestion and exocrine secretions
- Control pituitary endocrine secretions (correct)
- Regulate metabolism and energy balance
- Regulate calcium and phosphorus homeostasis
Which gland is responsible for secreting melatonin to regulate circadian rhythm?
Which gland is responsible for secreting melatonin to regulate circadian rhythm?
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
- Pineal (correct)
What is the primary function of the adrenal gland?
What is the primary function of the adrenal gland?
- Control pituitary endocrine secretions
- Regulate metabolism, mineral balance, and stress responses (correct)
- Regulate calcium and phosphorus homeostasis
- Regulate metabolism and energy balance
Where are the pancreatic islets of Langerhans located?
Where are the pancreatic islets of Langerhans located?
Which tissue is responsible for the secretion of leptin to regulate food intake?
Which tissue is responsible for the secretion of leptin to regulate food intake?
What is the main function of ovaries and testes?
What is the main function of ovaries and testes?
Which gland receives signals from the hypothalamus and secretes hormones that circulate to the rest of the body?
Which gland receives signals from the hypothalamus and secretes hormones that circulate to the rest of the body?
What is the function of growth hormone?
What is the function of growth hormone?
Which hormone exerts negative feedback on growth hormone secretion?
Which hormone exerts negative feedback on growth hormone secretion?
What causes diabetes insipidus?
What causes diabetes insipidus?
Which type of hormone secretion is characterized by overgrowth of bones and soft tissues?
Which type of hormone secretion is characterized by overgrowth of bones and soft tissues?
What regulates the secretion of anterior pituitary hormones?
What regulates the secretion of anterior pituitary hormones?
Which gland acts as an interface between the brain and endocrine system?
Which gland acts as an interface between the brain and endocrine system?
What regulates the amount of growth hormone secretion?
What regulates the amount of growth hormone secretion?
What is the main function of prolactin?
What is the main function of prolactin?
What causes acromegaly?
What causes acromegaly?
What is the regulatory role of vasopressin (ADH)?
What is the regulatory role of vasopressin (ADH)?
What is the primary function of insulin?
What is the primary function of insulin?
Which type of cells secrete insulin?
Which type of cells secrete insulin?
What hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels?
What hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels?
What is the function of glucagon?
What is the function of glucagon?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting glucose uptake in the body?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting glucose uptake in the body?
What is the main role of the Islets of Langerhans within the pancreas?
What is the main role of the Islets of Langerhans within the pancreas?
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What is the main response to a stressor such as a car accident?
What is the main response to a stressor such as a car accident?
Which type of receptors are coupled to Gq proteins, leading to IP3-Ca2+ signaling and vascular contraction?
Which type of receptors are coupled to Gq proteins, leading to IP3-Ca2+ signaling and vascular contraction?
How are beta receptors coupled with G proteins affecting heart muscle contraction?
How are beta receptors coupled with G proteins affecting heart muscle contraction?
What type of receptors are coupled to Gi proteins, leading to decreased receptor activation and vascular contraction?
What type of receptors are coupled to Gi proteins, leading to decreased receptor activation and vascular contraction?
What type of receptors bind hormones directly to the cell membrane?
What type of receptors bind hormones directly to the cell membrane?
How do serum hormone binding proteins affect the availability and activity of hormones in the body?
How do serum hormone binding proteins affect the availability and activity of hormones in the body?
What determines the turn-on and turn-off rate of a hormone?
What determines the turn-on and turn-off rate of a hormone?
How can the dose-response curve for a hormone be modified?
How can the dose-response curve for a hormone be modified?
What can shift the dose-response curve for a hormone to the right?
What can shift the dose-response curve for a hormone to the right?
What affects the rate of hormone synthesis and degradation?
What affects the rate of hormone synthesis and degradation?
Where is the biggest reservoir for phosphate located?
Where is the biggest reservoir for phosphate located?
What is the primary hormone to increase calcium uptake from the gut?
What is the primary hormone to increase calcium uptake from the gut?
Where does the spontaneous conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to vitamin D take place?
Where does the spontaneous conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to vitamin D take place?
What is the primary regulation site for the synthesis of 1,25-(OH)2D3?
What is the primary regulation site for the synthesis of 1,25-(OH)2D3?
What is the main effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the main effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the primary effect of calcitonin?
What is the primary effect of calcitonin?
What is responsible for bone resorption?
What is responsible for bone resorption?
What does 1,25-(OH)2D3 act on to reduce PTH synthesis?
What does 1,25-(OH)2D3 act on to reduce PTH synthesis?
What are the sources of ingested vitamin D?
What are the sources of ingested vitamin D?
What is the primary cause of acromegaly?
What is the primary cause of acromegaly?
How are thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) synthesized in the body?
How are thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) synthesized in the body?
What is the main function of radioactive iodine in the context of thyroid function?
What is the main function of radioactive iodine in the context of thyroid function?
How are thyroid hormones transported in the blood?
How are thyroid hormones transported in the blood?
What is the role of deiodinase in non-thyroid tissues?
What is the role of deiodinase in non-thyroid tissues?
How are synthesis, storage, and release of thyroid hormones regulated?
How are synthesis, storage, and release of thyroid hormones regulated?
What are the potential causes of hypothyroidism in children and adults?
What are the potential causes of hypothyroidism in children and adults?
What is the primary function of somatostatin analogs in the treatment of acromegaly?
What is the primary function of somatostatin analogs in the treatment of acromegaly?
What is the role of thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) in the transport of thyroid hormones?
What is the role of thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) in the transport of thyroid hormones?
What causes hyperthyroidism?
What causes hyperthyroidism?
What is the daily requirement for iodine, mainly found in the form of iodide, for thyroid hormone production?
What is the daily requirement for iodine, mainly found in the form of iodide, for thyroid hormone production?
What are the characteristic changes in the body seen in acromegaly?
What are the characteristic changes in the body seen in acromegaly?
Study Notes
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Pancreas: an endocrine gland responsible for controlling blood sugar levels through the secretion of insulin and glucagon
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Islets of Langerhans: an endocrine tissue within the pancreas, comprised of three types of hormone-secreting cells: beta, alpha, and delta
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Insulin: a hormone secreted by beta cells, responsible for reducing blood glucose levels
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Glucagon: a hormone secreted by alpha cells, responsible for increasing blood glucose levels
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Insulin secretion: regulated by glucose levels, when glucose increases, insulin secretion is stimulated
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Insulin synthesis: a complex process, involving the conversion of preproinsulin to proinsulin and subsequent processing into active insulin
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Insulin action: primarily on the liver, muscles, and adipose tissue, promoting glucose uptake, glycogen storage, and lipid synthesis
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Glucagon secretion: stimulated when blood glucose levels are low, inhibited by glucose
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Insulin and glucagon interaction: work together to maintain carbohydrate and fat metabolism balance
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Other hormones: somatostatin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol, and leptin, all play roles in metabolic regulation
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Over-secretion, under-secretion, and decreased sensitivity to insulin: disease states causing hypoglycemia, diabetes, and insulin resistance, respectively, with distinct symptoms
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Calcium: a mineral essential for body functions, with 1.18 mM free in plasma, 1.16 mM bound to proteins, 2.50 mM total, and distribution in bone, teeth, and extracellular fluid
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Calcium regulation: calcium homeostasis maintained through uptake from the intestines, recycling of bone calcium, and recovery from the kidney, with phosphate turnover also playing a role.
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Acromegaly is a condition caused by sustained hypersecretion of growth hormone, usually from a pituitary somatotroph tumor.
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Characterized by changes in the body such as widening of bones, accumulation of excess soft tissue, thickening of skin and hair growth, enlarged hands/feet, and overdevelopment of muscles. Diabetes may also occur.
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Treatment includes surgery or somatostatin analogs.
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Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are synthesized, stored, and secreted from the thyroid gland through a series of steps:
- Active transport of iodide in follicular cells
- Iodination of thyroglobulin to form T3 and T4
- Coupling of iodinated thyroglobulin to form T3 and T4
- Uptake of iodinated thyroglobulin
- Proteolytic release of T3 and T4
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Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production and has a steady state in the body, mainly in the thyroid gland. Daily requirement is ~150ug, with most iodine in the form of iodide (I-).
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Radioactive iodine can be used for monitoring thyroid function and treating thyroid cancer and Grave's disease.
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Thyroid hormones are transported in the blood by thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) and other binding hormones like transerythrin and albumin.
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Thyroid hormones are converted to T3 in non-thyroid tissues through the action of deiodinase, which is more potent and activates metabolism.
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Synthesis, storage, and release of thyroid hormones are regulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), with negative feedback mechanisms maintaining thyroid hormone levels.
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Thyroid hormones play key roles in metabolism and development, including stimulating basal metabolic rate, bone growth, growth hormone secretion, brain development, and proper formation of the cochlea.
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Hypothyroidism in children and adults can result from various causes, including iodine deficiency, congenital abnormalities, and maternal antithyroid antibodies, leading to symptoms such as low metabolic rate, poor cold tolerance, and mental symptoms. Conversely, hyperthyroidism can be caused by Grave's disease or a TSH-secreting pituitary tumor, leading to increased metabolism, weight loss, and nervousness.
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The pancreas secretes major hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin, with insulin being produced by beta cells and glucagon by alpha cells.
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Test your knowledge of pituitary hormones and acromegaly with this quiz. Explore questions related to the symptoms, causes, and treatment of acromegaly, as well as the functions of pituitary hormones. Challenge yourself with practice questions and enhance your understanding of these endocrine system topics.
