Pituitary Hormones and Acromegaly Quiz

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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?

Thyroid

Adrenal

Pituitary

Pineal (correct)

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?

Imbedded in exocrine pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue is responsible for the secretion of leptin to regulate food intake?

Adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of ovaries and testes?

Control maturation and development, sexual function, and pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which gland receives signals from the hypothalamus and secretes hormones that circulate to the rest of the body?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of growth hormone?

Stimulating growth and development in children Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone exerts negative feedback on growth hormone secretion?

Somatomedin (IGF) Signup and view all the answers

What causes diabetes insipidus?

Deficiency of vasopressin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hormone secretion is characterized by overgrowth of bones and soft tissues?

Excessive growth hormone secretion Signup and view all the answers

What regulates the secretion of anterior pituitary hormones?

Hypothalamic hormones Signup and view all the answers

Which gland acts as an interface between the brain and endocrine system?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What regulates the amount of growth hormone secretion?

Somatomedin (IGF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of prolactin?

Stimulating breast development and milk production Signup and view all the answers

What causes acromegaly?

Excessive growth hormone secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the regulatory role of vasopressin (ADH)?

Regulating body fluid volume by enhancing water retention in the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin?

Reducing blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells secrete insulin?

Beta cells Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels?

Glucagon Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glucagon?

Increasing blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting glucose uptake in the body?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the Islets of Langerhans within the pancreas?

Synthesizing insulin Signup and view all the answers

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Maintaining calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

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Insulin receptor sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

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Inhibiting insulin synthesis Signup and view all the answers

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Decreasing blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

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Promoting glycogen storage Signup and view all the answers

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Beta cells, alpha cells, delta cells Signup and view all the answers

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Reducing blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main response to a stressor such as a car accident?

Mobilization of glucose reserves Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptors are coupled to Gq proteins, leading to IP3-Ca2+ signaling and vascular contraction?

Alpha-1 receptors Signup and view all the answers

How are beta receptors coupled with G proteins affecting heart muscle contraction?

Leading to increased cAMP levels Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors are coupled to Gi proteins, leading to decreased receptor activation and vascular contraction?

Alpha-2 receptors Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors bind hormones directly to the cell membrane?

Membrane receptors Signup and view all the answers

How do serum hormone binding proteins affect the availability and activity of hormones in the body?

They affect hormone distribution Signup and view all the answers

What determines the turn-on and turn-off rate of a hormone?

Half-life of the hormone Signup and view all the answers

How can the dose-response curve for a hormone be modified?

By changes in receptor affinity or maximum responsiveness Signup and view all the answers

What can shift the dose-response curve for a hormone to the right?

Receptor desensitization Signup and view all the answers

What affects the rate of hormone synthesis and degradation?

Rate of hormone release and elimination Signup and view all the answers

Where is the biggest reservoir for phosphate located?

Peripheral tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary hormone to increase calcium uptake from the gut?

1,25-(OH)2D3 Signup and view all the answers

Where does the spontaneous conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to vitamin D take place?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary regulation site for the synthesis of 1,25-(OH)2D3?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

To mobilize calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of calcitonin?

To reduce plasma calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for bone resorption?

Osteoclasts Signup and view all the answers

What does 1,25-(OH)2D3 act on to reduce PTH synthesis?

Parathyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of ingested vitamin D?

Consumed in the form of supplements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of acromegaly?

Pituitary hyposecretion of growth hormone Signup and view all the answers

How are thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) synthesized in the body?

Active transport of iodide in follicular cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of radioactive iodine in the context of thyroid function?

Monitoring thyroid function and treating thyroid cancer Signup and view all the answers

How are thyroid hormones transported in the blood?

Thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) and insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of deiodinase in non-thyroid tissues?

Converts thyroid hormones to T3 Signup and view all the answers

How are synthesis, storage, and release of thyroid hormones regulated?

Hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis with negative feedback mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential causes of hypothyroidism in children and adults?

Maternal antithyroid antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of somatostatin analogs in the treatment of acromegaly?

Inhibit growth hormone secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) in the transport of thyroid hormones?

Binds and transports thyroid hormones in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What causes hyperthyroidism?

TSH-secreting pituitary tumor Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily requirement for iodine, mainly found in the form of iodide, for thyroid hormone production?

~150ug Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristic changes in the body seen in acromegaly?

Enlarged hands/feet and overdevelopment of muscles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pancreas: an endocrine gland responsible for controlling blood sugar levels through the secretion of insulin and glucagon
Islets of Langerhans: an endocrine tissue within the pancreas, comprised of three types of hormone-secreting cells: beta, alpha, and delta
Insulin: a hormone secreted by beta cells, responsible for reducing blood glucose levels
Glucagon: a hormone secreted by alpha cells, responsible for increasing blood glucose levels
Insulin secretion: regulated by glucose levels, when glucose increases, insulin secretion is stimulated
Insulin synthesis: a complex process, involving the conversion of preproinsulin to proinsulin and subsequent processing into active insulin
Insulin action: primarily on the liver, muscles, and adipose tissue, promoting glucose uptake, glycogen storage, and lipid synthesis
Glucagon secretion: stimulated when blood glucose levels are low, inhibited by glucose
Insulin and glucagon interaction: work together to maintain carbohydrate and fat metabolism balance
Other hormones: somatostatin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol, and leptin, all play roles in metabolic regulation
Over-secretion, under-secretion, and decreased sensitivity to insulin: disease states causing hypoglycemia, diabetes, and insulin resistance, respectively, with distinct symptoms
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
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.
Acromegaly is a condition caused by sustained hypersecretion of growth hormone, usually from a pituitary somatotroph tumor.
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.
Treatment includes surgery or somatostatin analogs.
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
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-).
Radioactive iodine can be used for monitoring thyroid function and treating thyroid cancer and Grave's disease.
Thyroid hormones are transported in the blood by thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) and other binding hormones like transerythrin and albumin.
Thyroid hormones are converted to T3 in non-thyroid tissues through the action of deiodinase, which is more potent and activates metabolism.
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.
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.
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.
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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