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Which type of signaling involves receptors on the same type of cell that secretes the signaling molecules?
Which type of signaling involves receptors on the same type of cell that secretes the signaling molecules?
- Intracrine signaling
- Autocrine signaling (correct)
- Paracrine signaling
- Endocrine signaling
What is the primary function of the endocrine system in cell signaling?
What is the primary function of the endocrine system in cell signaling?
- To respond to environmental stimuli
- To transmit signals from one cell to another
- To regulate growth and development
- To secrete hormones into the bloodstream (correct)
What is the location of receptors in intracrine signaling?
What is the location of receptors in intracrine signaling?
- On the nuclear envelope (correct)
- In the mitochondria
- On the plasma membrane
- In the cytoplasm
Which hormone is an example of paracrine signaling?
Which hormone is an example of paracrine signaling?
What is the term for the process by which hormones are released into the bloodstream?
What is the term for the process by which hormones are released into the bloodstream?
Which of the following is an example of a hormone regulated by negative feedback?
Which of the following is an example of a hormone regulated by negative feedback?
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in endocrine signaling?
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in endocrine signaling?
Which type of signaling involves receptors on a different type of target cell located distant from the cells secreting the signaling molecules?
Which type of signaling involves receptors on a different type of target cell located distant from the cells secreting the signaling molecules?
What is the purpose of releasing hormones in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the purpose of releasing hormones in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the function of the median eminence in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the function of the median eminence in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the effect of trophic hormones on target endocrine glands?
What is the effect of trophic hormones on target endocrine glands?
What is the function of the pars distalis in the pituitary gland?
What is the function of the pars distalis in the pituitary gland?
What is the purpose of negative feedback in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the purpose of negative feedback in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?
What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?
What is the function of inhibitory factors in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the function of inhibitory factors in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis?
What is the characteristic of the median eminence and pituitary gland?
What is the characteristic of the median eminence and pituitary gland?
What is the effect of lengthening of the photoperiod on melatonin secretion?
What is the effect of lengthening of the photoperiod on melatonin secretion?
Which part of the pituitary gland is affected by melatonin binding to receptors?
Which part of the pituitary gland is affected by melatonin binding to receptors?
What is the primary function of glomus cells in chemoreceptor organs?
What is the primary function of glomus cells in chemoreceptor organs?
What is the term for a type of neuroendocrine neoplasia that can occur in the aortic body?
What is the term for a type of neuroendocrine neoplasia that can occur in the aortic body?
What is the most common type of injury that affects endocrine organs?
What is the most common type of injury that affects endocrine organs?
What is the result of disturbances of growth in an endocrine organ?
What is the result of disturbances of growth in an endocrine organ?
What is an example of a clinical presentation that can reflect hypothyroidism?
What is an example of a clinical presentation that can reflect hypothyroidism?
What is the term for a condition that can manifest as seizures due to hyperinsulinemia?
What is the term for a condition that can manifest as seizures due to hyperinsulinemia?
What is the result of long-term administration of glucocorticoids on the adrenal cortex?
What is the result of long-term administration of glucocorticoids on the adrenal cortex?
What is the effect of negative feedback on the hypothalamus and adenohypophyseal thyrotrophs?
What is the effect of negative feedback on the hypothalamus and adenohypophyseal thyrotrophs?
What is the characteristic of an iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism?
What is the characteristic of an iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism?
What is the effect of long-term administration of exogenous thyroid hormones on the thyroid gland?
What is the effect of long-term administration of exogenous thyroid hormones on the thyroid gland?
What is the consequence of disrupting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis?
What is the consequence of disrupting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis?
What is the result of negative feedback through an intact hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis?
What is the result of negative feedback through an intact hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis?
What is the characteristic of a corticotroph adenoma in the adenohypophysis?
What is the characteristic of a corticotroph adenoma in the adenohypophysis?
What is the effect of iatrogenic glucocorticoid excess on the adrenal medulla?
What is the effect of iatrogenic glucocorticoid excess on the adrenal medulla?
What is the typical outcome of primary hyperfunction in an endocrine gland?
What is the typical outcome of primary hyperfunction in an endocrine gland?
What is the underlying cause of secondary hyperfunction in an endocrine gland?
What is the underlying cause of secondary hyperfunction in an endocrine gland?
What can non-functional endocrine neoplasms lead to?
What can non-functional endocrine neoplasms lead to?
What is the result of a functional neoplasm of adenohypophyseal corticotrophs?
What is the result of a functional neoplasm of adenohypophyseal corticotrophs?
What is a possible outcome of chronic and severe endocrine gland hyperplasia?
What is a possible outcome of chronic and severe endocrine gland hyperplasia?
What is the typical effect of trophic hormones on target endocrine glands?
What is the typical effect of trophic hormones on target endocrine glands?
What can occur in endocrine glands due to primary neoplasia?
What can occur in endocrine glands due to primary neoplasia?
What can cause atrophy with secondary hypofunction in target tissues?
What can cause atrophy with secondary hypofunction in target tissues?
What is the primary difference between the effects of smaller adenohypophyseal lesions and large macroadenomas?
What is the primary difference between the effects of smaller adenohypophyseal lesions and large macroadenomas?
What is the significance of determining the type of trophic hormone produced by the proliferating cells in nonphysiologic pituitary proliferations?
What is the significance of determining the type of trophic hormone produced by the proliferating cells in nonphysiologic pituitary proliferations?
What is the typical characteristic of corticotroph hyperplasia in the pituitary gland?
What is the typical characteristic of corticotroph hyperplasia in the pituitary gland?
What is the primary goal of biochemical analysis of serum, clinical signs, and/or immunohistochemistry in veterinary medicine?
What is the primary goal of biochemical analysis of serum, clinical signs, and/or immunohistochemistry in veterinary medicine?
What is the potential consequence of multiple nodules coalescing to form an adenoma?
What is the potential consequence of multiple nodules coalescing to form an adenoma?
What is the significance of the size of adenohypophyseal lesions in determining their functionality?
What is the significance of the size of adenohypophyseal lesions in determining their functionality?
What is the term for the process of examining the endocrine system after death?
What is the term for the process of examining the endocrine system after death?
What is the potential consequence of large macroadenomas on the surrounding tissue?
What is the potential consequence of large macroadenomas on the surrounding tissue?
What is a characteristic of corticotroph adenomas?
What is a characteristic of corticotroph adenomas?
Which type of adenoma is reported mainly in sheep?
Which type of adenoma is reported mainly in sheep?
What is a characteristic of large macroadenomas?
What is a characteristic of large macroadenomas?
What is a characteristic of thyrotroph adenomas?
What is a characteristic of thyrotroph adenomas?
What is a characteristic of melanotrophs?
What is a characteristic of melanotrophs?
What is a characteristic of corticotroph adenomas in dogs?
What is a characteristic of corticotroph adenomas in dogs?
What percentage of the adrenal cortex needs to be destroyed for primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) to occur?
What percentage of the adrenal cortex needs to be destroyed for primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) to occur?
What is a characteristic of somatotroph adenomas?
What is a characteristic of somatotroph adenomas?
What is the most common type of proliferative lesion in ferrets?
What is the most common type of proliferative lesion in ferrets?
What is the primary difference between neoplastic cells in the sinusoidal and diffuse patterns?
What is the primary difference between neoplastic cells in the sinusoidal and diffuse patterns?
What is the histologic lesion of autoimmune hypoadrenocorticism?
What is the histologic lesion of autoimmune hypoadrenocorticism?
What is a characteristic of gonadotroph adenomas?
What is a characteristic of gonadotroph adenomas?
What is the most common type of pituitary adenoma in cats?
What is the most common type of pituitary adenoma in cats?
What percentage of proliferations in ferrets are classified as adrenocortical adenomas?
What percentage of proliferations in ferrets are classified as adrenocortical adenomas?
What is the result of hypersecretion of GH in somatotroph adenomas?
What is the result of hypersecretion of GH in somatotroph adenomas?
What is the term for the process by which the adrenal cortex is destroyed in primary hypoadrenocorticism?
What is the term for the process by which the adrenal cortex is destroyed in primary hypoadrenocorticism?
What is the characteristic of neoplastic somatotrophs in some somatotroph adenomas?
What is the characteristic of neoplastic somatotrophs in some somatotroph adenomas?
What is the characteristic of adrenocortical carcinoma in dogs?
What is the characteristic of adrenocortical carcinoma in dogs?
What is the diagnostic tool used to diagnose somatotroph adenomas?
What is the diagnostic tool used to diagnose somatotroph adenomas?
What is the consequence of primary hypoadrenocorticism?
What is the consequence of primary hypoadrenocorticism?
What is the reason gonadotroph adenomas may be underdiagnosed?
What is the reason gonadotroph adenomas may be underdiagnosed?
What is the effect of somatotroph adenomas on surrounding tissue?
What is the effect of somatotroph adenomas on surrounding tissue?
What is the term for the process of trophic atrophy in the adrenal cortex?
What is the term for the process of trophic atrophy in the adrenal cortex?
What is the characteristic of neoplastic cells in somatotroph adenomas?
What is the characteristic of neoplastic cells in somatotroph adenomas?
Study Notes
Endocrine System
- The endocrine system consists of glands that produce and secrete hormones that regulate various bodily functions.
Hormones and Cell Signaling
- Hormones are chemical messengers that transmit signals from one cell to another.
- Endocrine signaling involves the release of hormones into the bloodstream, which then bind to receptors on target cells.
- Autocrine signaling involves the release of hormones that act on the same cell that produced them.
- Paracrine signaling involves the release of hormones that act on nearby cells.
- Intracrine signaling involves the release of hormones that act within the cell that produced them.
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Target Gland Axis
- The hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axis is a complex system that regulates various endocrine functions.
- The hypothalamus produces releasing hormones that stimulate the pituitary gland to produce trophic hormones.
- Trophic hormones stimulate the production of hormones by target glands such as the thyroid, adrenal, and gonads.
Pathology of Endocrine Glands
- Endocrine glands are susceptible to various types of injury, including degeneration, necrosis, inflammation, and neoplasia.
- Growth disturbances in endocrine glands can lead to hyperfunction or hypofunction of the gland.
- Endocrine neoplasms can be functional (producing excess hormones) or non-functional (not producing hormones).
Iatrogenic Syndromes of Hormone Excess
- The administration of exogenous hormones can lead to hormone excess and various clinical syndromes.
- Examples include iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome and iatrogenic hyperthyroidism.
Hyperfunction of an Endocrine Gland
- Primary hyperfunction of an endocrine gland is caused by a functional neoplasm that autonomously produces excess hormones.
- Secondary hyperfunction of an endocrine gland is caused by excessive stimulation by trophic hormones.
Hypofunction of an Endocrine Gland
- Hypofunction of an endocrine gland can be caused by various factors, including atrophy, inflammation, or neoplasia.
Pituitary Gland
- The pituitary gland is a vital component of the endocrine system that regulates various endocrine functions.
- Pituitary adenomas can cause hyperfunction of the gland, leading to various clinical syndromes.
Adrenal Glands
- The adrenal glands produce various hormones, including glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens.
- Adrenal gland neoplasms can cause hyperfunction or hypofunction of the gland.
Chemoreceptor Organs
- Chemoreceptor organs, such as the carotid bodies and aortic body, detect changes in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and regulate breathing.
Mechanisms of Endocrine Diseases
- Endocrine diseases can be caused by various mechanisms, including growth disturbances, inflammation, and neoplasia.
- Endocrine diseases can have a significant impact on the quality of life and overall health of animals.
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