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What is the term for a cell-produced substance that has an effect on the cell by which it is secreted?
What is the term for a cell-produced substance that has an effect on the cell by which it is secreted?
- Autocrine (correct)
- Hormone
- Endocrine
- Paracrine
Which type of hormone activates protein kinases by producing cAMP as a second messenger?
Which type of hormone activates protein kinases by producing cAMP as a second messenger?
- Autocrine
- Paracrine
- Peptide hormone (correct)
- Steroid hormone
What is the term for a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action?
What is the term for a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action?
- Hormone (correct)
- Paracrine
- Endocrine
- Autocrine
Which type of hormone is thyroid hormone?
Which type of hormone is thyroid hormone?
Which type of hormone is adrenaline?
Which type of hormone is adrenaline?
Which type of hormone is insulin?
Which type of hormone is insulin?
Which type of hormones are water soluble?
Which type of hormones are water soluble?
Which type of hormones are lipid soluble?
Which type of hormones are lipid soluble?
Where do lipid soluble hormones bind to alter gene expression?
Where do lipid soluble hormones bind to alter gene expression?
What is the main mode of transport for lipid soluble hormones into a cell?
What is the main mode of transport for lipid soluble hormones into a cell?
What is the primary effect of lipid soluble hormones on the production of proteins?
What is the primary effect of lipid soluble hormones on the production of proteins?
Which molecule is responsible for converting ATP to cAMP in the cytosol as a second messenger?
Which molecule is responsible for converting ATP to cAMP in the cytosol as a second messenger?
What is the primary role of the hormone-receptor complex that activates the membrane protein G protein?
What is the primary role of the hormone-receptor complex that activates the membrane protein G protein?
What is the function of phosphodiesterase in the hormone signaling pathway?
What is the function of phosphodiesterase in the hormone signaling pathway?
What is the term for the effect where the response only occurs when there is a recent or simultaneous presence of a second hormone?
What is the term for the effect where the response only occurs when there is a recent or simultaneous presence of a second hormone?
What is the term for the effect when the effect of two hormones acting together is greater than the sum of their individual effects?
What is the term for the effect when the effect of two hormones acting together is greater than the sum of their individual effects?
What is the term for the effect when one hormone opposes the actions of another hormone?
What is the term for the effect when one hormone opposes the actions of another hormone?
What is the term for the diminution or counteraction of an effect by its own influence on the process giving rise to it?
What is the term for the diminution or counteraction of an effect by its own influence on the process giving rise to it?
Which type of feedback mechanism enhances or amplifies an effect by its own influence on the process which gives rise to it?
Which type of feedback mechanism enhances or amplifies an effect by its own influence on the process which gives rise to it?
In the context of hormone regulation, which mechanism describes the inhibition of further secretion of a hormone due to its high level in the blood?
In the context of hormone regulation, which mechanism describes the inhibition of further secretion of a hormone due to its high level in the blood?
What is the primary cause of gigantism?
What is the primary cause of gigantism?
Which physical characteristics are commonly associated with gigantism?
Which physical characteristics are commonly associated with gigantism?
What is the usual nature of the pituitary gland condition in gigantism?
What is the usual nature of the pituitary gland condition in gigantism?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with acromegaly?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with acromegaly?
What is a common consequence of acromegaly on hands?
What is a common consequence of acromegaly on hands?
Which facial features are typically affected by acromegaly?
Which facial features are typically affected by acromegaly?
Which symptom of Addison’s Disease is a result of the lack of aldosterone?
Which symptom of Addison’s Disease is a result of the lack of aldosterone?
What is the primary cause of cortisol underproduction in Addison’s Disease?
What is the primary cause of cortisol underproduction in Addison’s Disease?
Which hormone stimulates the production of melanin by melanocytes in Addison’s Disease?
Which hormone stimulates the production of melanin by melanocytes in Addison’s Disease?
Which region of the hypothalamus initiates hunger and thirst?
Which region of the hypothalamus initiates hunger and thirst?
Which section of the hypothalamus controls vasoconstriction of skin blood vessels and inhibition of sweating?
Which section of the hypothalamus controls vasoconstriction of skin blood vessels and inhibition of sweating?
What supplies blood to the hypothalamus through the primary plexus of the hypophyseal portal system?
What supplies blood to the hypothalamus through the primary plexus of the hypophyseal portal system?
Which artery supplies the posterior pituitary gland?
Which artery supplies the posterior pituitary gland?
What is the primary mode of connection between the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus?
What is the primary mode of connection between the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus?
Which bone is located superior to the pituitary gland?
Which bone is located superior to the pituitary gland?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of melanin by melanocytes?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of melanin by melanocytes?
Which hormone is associated with the regulation of lactation?
Which hormone is associated with the regulation of lactation?
Which cell type in the anterior pituitary is responsible for the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
Which cell type in the anterior pituitary is responsible for the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of melanin by melanocytes?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of melanin by melanocytes?
Which region of the hypothalamus initiates hunger and thirst?
Which region of the hypothalamus initiates hunger and thirst?
Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by gonadotrophs?
Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by gonadotrophs?
What hormone is released by somatotrophs?
What hormone is released by somatotrophs?
Which hormone is released by thyrotrophs?
Which hormone is released by thyrotrophs?
Which hormone suppresses the release of gastrointestinal hormones, decreases the rate of gastric emptying, and reduces smooth muscle contractions and blood flow within the intestine?
Which hormone suppresses the release of gastrointestinal hormones, decreases the rate of gastric emptying, and reduces smooth muscle contractions and blood flow within the intestine?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of gastric acid by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of gastric acid by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility?
What is the primary function of the pancreas's exocrine system?
What is the primary function of the pancreas's exocrine system?
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
Which hormone induces smooth muscle relaxation in the stomach and gallbladder?
Which hormone induces smooth muscle relaxation in the stomach and gallbladder?
What is the primary function of the hormone glucagon?
What is the primary function of the hormone glucagon?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of melanin by melanocytes?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of melanin by melanocytes?
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?
Where do the Adrenal Glands lie?
Where do the Adrenal Glands lie?
What is the developmental origin of the Thyroid Gland?
What is the developmental origin of the Thyroid Gland?
What is the consequence of a patent thyroglossal duct?
What is the consequence of a patent thyroglossal duct?
What is the foetal remnant found at the posterior tongue?
What is the foetal remnant found at the posterior tongue?
What does the medulla of the adrenal gland produce?
What does the medulla of the adrenal gland produce?
What happens if the thyroglossal duct closes up incompletely?
What happens if the thyroglossal duct closes up incompletely?
Which hormone condition would lead to down regulation?
Which hormone condition would lead to down regulation?
What is the primary origin of the anterior pituitary?
What is the primary origin of the anterior pituitary?
Which hormone is responsible for the majority of the growth promoting effects of growth hormone (GH)?
Which hormone is responsible for the majority of the growth promoting effects of growth hormone (GH)?
Which cells secrete a hormone in response to the releasing hormone in the anterior pituitary gland?
Which cells secrete a hormone in response to the releasing hormone in the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the primary origin of the posterior pituitary?
What is the primary origin of the posterior pituitary?
Which hormone is secreted from the liver and other tissues in response to GH, mediating indirect effects?
Which hormone is secreted from the liver and other tissues in response to GH, mediating indirect effects?
What is the primary source of the majority of the growth promoting effects of GH?
What is the primary source of the majority of the growth promoting effects of GH?
Which cells in the anterior pituitary gland are responsible for secreting a hormone in response to the releasing hormone?
Which cells in the anterior pituitary gland are responsible for secreting a hormone in response to the releasing hormone?
What is the primary function of the hormone IGF-I?
What is the primary function of the hormone IGF-I?
Which cells in the anterior pituitary gland are responsible for secreting a hormone in response to the releasing hormone?
Which cells in the anterior pituitary gland are responsible for secreting a hormone in response to the releasing hormone?
Which hormone stimulates osteoblasts at the epiphyseal plate and increases uptake of amino acids for protein synthesis?
Which hormone stimulates osteoblasts at the epiphyseal plate and increases uptake of amino acids for protein synthesis?
What stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)?
What stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)?
What inhibits the production of Growth Hormone (GH)?
What inhibits the production of Growth Hormone (GH)?
Which hormone is secreted in response to the releasing hormone in the anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is secreted in response to the releasing hormone in the anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the majority of the growth promoting effects of Growth Hormone (GH)?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the majority of the growth promoting effects of Growth Hormone (GH)?
What stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH)?
What stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH)?
What stimulates the production of TRH in the hypothalamus?
What stimulates the production of TRH in the hypothalamus?
What is the primary function of cortisol?
What is the primary function of cortisol?
What is the primary effect of TSH on the thyroid gland?
What is the primary effect of TSH on the thyroid gland?
What stimulates gonadotrophs in the anterior pituitary to secrete LH and FSH?
What stimulates gonadotrophs in the anterior pituitary to secrete LH and FSH?
Which hormone stimulates ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum in females?
Which hormone stimulates ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum in females?
What hormone stimulates sperm production in males?
What hormone stimulates sperm production in males?
What hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus just before menstruation to stimulate lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary gland?
What hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus just before menstruation to stimulate lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary gland?
What hormone diminishes just before menstruation, leading to the secretion of prolactin?
What hormone diminishes just before menstruation, leading to the secretion of prolactin?
What stimulates the production of Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSF) in the skin in response to UV light?
What stimulates the production of Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSF) in the skin in response to UV light?
Which cells in the hypothalamus are responsible for synthesizing oxytocin and ADH into vesicles?
Which cells in the hypothalamus are responsible for synthesizing oxytocin and ADH into vesicles?
What is the primary mode of transport for hormones from the hypothalamus to the axon terminals for storage?
What is the primary mode of transport for hormones from the hypothalamus to the axon terminals for storage?
What is the pathway for the release of oxytocin and ADH into the bloodstream when a stimulus excites the hypothalamus?
What is the pathway for the release of oxytocin and ADH into the bloodstream when a stimulus excites the hypothalamus?
Where do hormones pass into before reaching their target organs?
Where do hormones pass into before reaching their target organs?
What stimulates the release of oxytocin during delivery of a baby?
What stimulates the release of oxytocin during delivery of a baby?
What is the primary stimulus for the release of ADH (Vasopressin)?
What is the primary stimulus for the release of ADH (Vasopressin)?
What is the primary effect of ADH binding to cells lining the DCT and the collecting duct?
What is the primary effect of ADH binding to cells lining the DCT and the collecting duct?
What is the additional effect of ADH besides promoting water reabsorption?
What is the additional effect of ADH besides promoting water reabsorption?
Study Notes
Hormone Functions and Types
- Autocrine signaling involves a cell-produced substance influencing its own function.
- Water-soluble hormones often activate protein kinases via cAMP as a second messenger.
- Hormones can function as signaling molecules, affecting specific cells or tissues.
- Thyroid hormones are classified as lipid-soluble hormones.
- Adrenaline is a water-soluble hormone belonging to the catecholamines group.
- Insulin is a peptide hormone categorized as water-soluble.
- Water-soluble hormones typically include peptide hormones and catecholamines.
- Lipid-soluble hormones include steroid hormones and thyroid hormones.
Mechanisms of Hormone Action
- Lipid-soluble hormones bind to nuclear receptors, altering gene expression.
- Diffusion is the main transport method for lipid-soluble hormones into cells.
- Lipid-soluble hormones primarily increase protein synthesis through gene transcription.
- Adenylate cyclase converts ATP to cAMP, a crucial second messenger in signal transduction.
- G protein activation occurs when the hormone-receptor complex interacts with membrane proteins.
Hormonal Interactions and Feedback Mechanisms
- Synergistic effect occurs when two hormones together produce an outcome greater than their individual effects.
- Permissive effect requires a second hormone’s presence for the primary response to occur.
- Antagonistic effect is when one hormone counteracts the action of another hormone.
- Feedback inhibition occurs when high hormone levels inhibit further secretion of that hormone.
- Positive feedback mechanisms enhance the effects of hormonal processes.
Gigantism and Acromegaly
- Gigantism results from excessive growth hormone (GH) production usually due to pituitary adenoma.
- Common signs of gigantism include excessive height and large hands/feet.
- Acromegaly symptoms include enlarged hands and feet, with thickened facial features.
- Addison's Disease results in the absence of aldosterone, leading to symptoms like low blood pressure and dehydration.
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Regulation
- The lateral hypothalamus initiates hunger and thirst responses.
- The posterior hypothalamus manages vasoconstriction and temperature regulation.
- Portal circulation to the anterior pituitary is supplied by the hypophyseal portal system.
- The pituitary gland connects to the hypothalamus via stalk-like infundibulum.
- The sphenoid bone is located superior to the pituitary gland.
- Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) regulates melanin production.
Hormones Produced by the Pituitary Gland
- Corticotrophs produce Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
- Somatotrophs release growth hormone (GH).
- Thyrotrophs release Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
- Gastrin stimulates gastric acid secretion and increases gastric motility.
- Glucagon increases blood glucose levels by promoting hepatic glycogenolysis.
Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Functions
- The thyroid gland originates from the foregut endoderm and regulates metabolism.
- Parathyroid glands are located posterior to the thyroid gland, vital for calcium homeostasis.
- The adrenal cortex produces corticosteroids, including cortisol, which regulates stress response.
- Adrenal medulla produces catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, enhancing the fight-or-flight response.
Growth Hormone and Its Mechanism
- Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) mediates most growth-promoting effects of GH.
- Growth hormone promotes protein synthesis and encourages growth at epiphyseal plates.
- The hypothalamus secretes growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) to initiate GH release.
Neuroendocrine Regulation
- Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) are synthesized in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary.
- Hormonal signaling involves the hypothalamus sending hormones down axons for release into the bloodstream.
- Stimulation during childbirth triggers oxytocin release, facilitating labor.
Additional Hormonal Considerations
- ADH promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys and regulates blood osmolality.
- TRH production in the hypothalamus stimulates TSH release from the anterior pituitary, affecting thyroid activity.
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Test your knowledge of endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine signaling with this quiz. Explore the functions and characteristics of these signaling mechanisms, as well as their roles in regulating the body's processes.
