Title: Chapter 18: The Endocrine System
1Chapter 18 The Endocrine System
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2Endocrine System
- Regulates long-term processes
- growth
- development
- reproduction
3Intercellular Communication
- 1. Direct Communication
- Occurs between two cells of the same type through
gap junctions via ions or small solutes - 2. Paracrine Communication
- Uses chemical messengers to transfer signals
between cells in a single tissue - Messenger cytokines or local hormones
4Intercellular Communication
- 3. Endocrine Communication
- Uses hormones to coordinate cellular activities
in distant portions of the body - Hormones chemical messengers released from one
tissue and transported in blood to reach target
cells in other tissues - Gradual, coordinated but not immediate
- 4. Synaptic Communication
- Involves neurons releasing neurotransmitter at a
synapse close to target - Immediate but short lived
5Mechanisms of Intercellular Communication
Table 181
6The Endocrine System
- Consists of glands and glandular tissue involved
in paracrine and endocrine communication - Endocrine cells produce secretions ? released
into extracellular fluid ? enters blood ?
body-wide distribution to find target - Target cell specific cells that possess
receptors needed to bind and read hormonal
messages
7Endocrine System
Endocrine Cells located In
Figure 181
8Hormones
- Can be divided into 3 groups
- amino acid derivatives
- peptide hormones
- lipid derivatives
9Hormones
- Structure
- 1. Amino Acid Derivatives
- Structurally similar to or based on amino acids
- E.g. catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine,
dopamine), thyroid hormones, melatonin
10Hormones
- Structure
- 2. Peptide Hormones
- Chains of amino acids
- A. Peptides
- lt200 amino acids
- E.g. ADH, oxytocin, GH
- B. Glycoproteins
- gt200 amino acids with carbohydrate side chain
- E.g. TSH
11Hormones
- Structure
- 3. Lipid Derivatives
- A. Steroid Hormones
- Structurally similar to/based on cholesterol
- E.g. Androgens, Estrogens, Calcitriol
- B. Eicosanoids
- Derived from arachidonic acid
- Not circulating autocrine or paracrine only
- E.g. Leukotrienes from leukocytes ? coordinate
inflammation - E.g. Prostaglandins from mast cells ? coordinate
local activities (smooth muscle contractions,
clotting, etc.)
12Classes of Hormones
Figure 182
13Mechanism of Action
- Hormones circulate in blood ? contact all cells
- Only cause effects in cells with receptors for
hormone ? called target cells - Receptors present on a cell determines the cells
hormonal sensitivity
14Hormone stimulus effects in target cells
- Alter plasma membrane permeability or
transmembrane potential by opening/closing ion
channels - Stimulate synthesis of ? structural proteins,
receptors, regulatory enzymes within cell - Activate or deactivate enzymes
- Induce secretory activity
- Stimulate mitosis
15Hormone Receptors
- Located on plasma membrane or inside target
- Cell membrane hormone receptors
- Intracellular hormone receptors
16Hormone Receptors
- 1. Cell membrane hormone receptors
- Catecholamines, peptide hormones, glycoprotein
hormones, eicosanoids - Bind receptors on cell surface
- Indirectly trigger events inside cell via second
messengers (cAMP, Ca) - 2nd messenger acts as activator, inhibitor, or
cofactor for intracellular enzymes - Enzymes catalyze reactions for cell changes
- Receptor linked to 2nd messenger by G protein
(regulatory enzyme complex)
17Hormone Receptors
- 1. Cell membrane hormone receptors
- 2nd messenger mechanism results in amplification
of hormone signals - One hormone molecule binds one receptor but can
result in millions of final products
18G Proteins and Hormone Activity
- cAMP Mechanism
- Hormone binds receptor
- G-protein activated
- Adenylate cyclase activated
- ATP ? cAMP
- Kinases activated
- Proteins (enzymes) phosphorylated
- Enzymes activated/deactivated
Figure 183
19G Proteins and Hormone Activity
- PIP-Calcium Mechanism
- Hormone binds receptor
- G-protein activated
- Phospholipase C (PLC) activated
- Phospholipids (PIP2) cleaved into diacyglycerol
(DAG) and inositol triphosphate (IP3) - DAG opens Ca channels on membrane
- IP3 releases Ca from ER
- Calcium binds calmodulin
- Enzymes Activated
Figure 183
20Hormone Receptors
- 2. Intracellular hormone receptors
- Steroid hormones, thyroid hormones
- Result in direct gene activation by hormone
- Hormone diffuses across membrane, binds receptors
in cytoplasm or nucleus - Hormone receptor bind DNA ? transcription ?
translation protein production ? metabolic
enzymes, structural proteins, secretions
21Steroid Hormones
Thyroid Hormones
Figure 184a
Figure 184b
22Target cell activation depends on
- 1. Blood level of hormone
- 2. Relative number of receptors
- 3. Affinity of bond between hormone and receptor
- If hormone levels are excessively high for too
long ? cells can reduce receptor number or
affinity and become ? non-responsive to a hormone
23Distribution and Duration of Hormones
- Circulating hormones either free or bound to
carrier/transport proteins - Free hormones last seconds to minutes
- Rapidly broken down by liver, kidney, or plasma
enzymes in blood - Bound hormones last hours to days in blood
- Effect at target cell can take seconds to days
depending on mechanism and final effect, but
hormone once bound to receptor is broken down
quickly
24Interaction of Hormones at Target Cells
- Target cells have receptors for multiple hormones
- Effects of one hormone can be different depending
on presence or absence of other hormones - Hormone Interactions
- Antagonistic hormones oppose each other
- Synergistic hormones have additive effects
- Permissive one hormone is needed for the other
to cause its effect
25Control of Endocrine Activity
- Synthesis and release of most hormones regulated
by negative feedback
26Control of Endocrine Activity
- 3 Major Stimuli for Hormone Release
- 1. Hormonal stimuli
- Ion and nutrient levels in blood trigger release
- E.g. PTH released when blood Ca is low
- 2. Neural stimuli (autonomic nervous system)
- Nerve fibers directly stimulate release
- E.g. sympathetic ? adrenal medulla epinephrine
release
27Control of Endocrine Activity
- 3 Major Stimuli for Hormone Release
- 3. Hormonal stimuli
- Hormones stimulate the release of other hormones
- E.g. Releasing hormones of hypothalamus cause
release of hormones from anterior pituitary - Hormone release turned on by stimuli and off by
negative feedback but can be modified by nervous
system
28KEY CONCEPT
- Hormones coordinate cell, tissue, and organ
activities - Circulate in extracellular fluid and bind to
specific receptors - Hormones modify cellular activities by
- altering membrane permeability
- activating or inactivating key enzymes
- changing genetic activity
29How could you distinguish between a neural
response and an endocrine response on the basis
of response time and duration?
- Neural responses are quicker and longer lasting.
- Neural responses are slower and longer lasting.
- Neural responses are quicker and shorter in
duration. - Neural responses are slower and shorter in
duration.
30How would the presence of a molecule that blocks
adenylate cyclase affect the activity of a
hormone that produces its cellular effects by way
of the second messenger cAMP?
- It would block the action of the hormone.
- It would enhance the action of the hormone.
- It would increase sensitivity to the hormone.
- It would decrease speed of hormonal changes.
31What primary factor determines each cells
hormonal sensitivities?
- pH of intracellular fluid
- life cycle phase of cell
- presence/absence of necessary receptor complex
- tissue where cell is found
32Endocrine Organs
331. Hypothalamus
Figure 185
341. Hypothalamus
- Located at base of 3rd ventricle
- Master regulatory organ
- Integrates nervous and endocrine systems
- Three mechanisms of control
- Secrete regulatory hormones to control secretion
from anterior pituitary - - Hormones from anterior pituitary control other
endocrine organs - Act as endocrine organ ? Produce ADH and oxytocin
- Has autonomic centers of neural control or
adrenal medulla ? Neuroendocrine reflex
352. Pituitary Gland
Figure 186
362. Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
- Hangs inferior to hypothalamus via infundibulum
- In sella turcica of sphenoid
- Anterior lobe secretes 7 hormones
- Function via cAMP 2nd messenger
- Posterior lobe secretes 2 hormones
- Function via cAMP 2nd messenger
372. Pituitary Gland
Figure 187
382. Pituitary Gland
- A. Anterior lobe (Adenohypophysis)
- Glandular tissue
- Anterior pituitary hormones are all tropic
hormones - Turn on secretion or support function of other
organs - Secretion of the hormones controlled by releasing
and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus
392. Pituitary Gland
- A. Anterior lobe (Adenohypophysis)
- Hormones of the Anterior Lobe
402. Pituitary Gland
- A. Anterior lobe (Adenohypophysis)
- Disease of Growth Hormone
- Excess
- Usually due to pituitary tumor
- Before epiphyseal closure gigantism
- After acromegaly, excessive growth of hands,
feet, face, internal organs - Deficiency
- Pituitary dwarfism failure to thrive
412. Pituitary Gland
- B. Posterior lobe (Neurohypophysis)
- Neural tissue
- Contains axons of hypothalamus
- Release hormones to posterior lobe for storage
- Hormones release by Posterior Lobe
42The Hormones of the Pituitary Gland
Figure 189
43Hypothalamas and Anterior Lobe
- Rate of secretion is controlled by negative
feedback - Hormones turn on endocrine glands or support
other organs
Figure 188a
44Prolactin (PRL)
Figure 188b
45Hormones
- Releasing Hormones (RH)
- Stimulate synthesis and secretion of 1 or more
hormones at anterior lobe - Inhibiting Hormones (IH)
- Prevent synthesis and secretion of hormones from
anterior lobe
46KEY CONCEPT
- Hypothalamus produces regulatory factors that
adjust activities of anterior lobe of pituitary
gland, which produces 7 hormones - Most hormones control other endocrine organs,
including thyroid gland, adrenal gland, and
gonads
47KEY CONCEPT
- Anterior lobe produces growth hormone, which
stimulates cell growth and protein synthesis - Posterior lobe of pituitary gland releases 2
hormones produced in hypothalamus - ADH restricts water loss and promotes thirst
- oxytocin stimulates smooth muscle contractions
in - mammary glands
- uterus
- prostate gland
48If a person were dehydrated, how would the level
of ADH released by the posterior lobe change?
- More ADH is released.
- Less ADH is released.
- It would not change at all.
- Initially ADH would decrease, then increase until
hydration is restored.
49A blood sample shows elevated levels of
somatomedins. Which pituitary hormone would you
expect to be elevated as well?
- thyroid stimulating hormone
- growth hormone
- oxytocin
- adrenocorticotropic hormone
50What effect would elevated circulating levels of
cortisol, a steroid hormone from the adrenal
cortex, have on the pituitary secretion of ACTH?
- ACTH levels would slowly rise.
- ACTH levels would increase rapidly.
- ACTH levels would decrease.
- ACTH levels would remain the same.
513. Thyroid Gland
Figure 1810a, b
523. Thyroid Gland
- Inferior to larynx
- Left and right lobes connected by isthmus
- Largest pure endocrine organ
- Tissue
- 1. Follicles ? Spheres or simple cuboidal
epithelium - 2. Parafollicular cells/C cells between follicles
- Follicles filled with colloid ? thyroglobulin
- Thyroglobulin protein constantly synthesized by
follicle cells and exocytosed into follicle for
storage - Upon stimulation by TSH, thyroglobulin is
processed into thyroid hormones (T3/T4)
53Formation and Release of Thyroid Hormones
54Thyroid Follicles
Figure 1811a, b
553. Thyroid Gland
- Receptors for thyroid hormones located in all
cells except - Adult brain, spleen, testes, uterus, thyroid
- 3 receptors in target cells
- Cytoplasm hold hormone in reserve
- Mitochondria increase cellular respiration
- Nucleus activate genes for enzymes involved in
energy transformation and utilization
563. Thyroid Gland
- Overall effect of thyroid hormones
- Increase metabolic rate and body heat production
- Regulate tissue growth and development
- 1. Hypothyroidism ? lack of T3/T4
- A. Myxedema (adults)
- Low body temp, muscle weakness, slow reflexes,
cognitive dysfunction and goiters ? swollen
thyroid - Produce thyroglobulin but fail to endocytose
- B. Cretinism (infants) Genetic defect
- Causes lack of skeletal and nervous system
development
573. Thyroid Gland
- 2. Hyperthyroidism ? excessive T3/T4
- High metabolic rate, high heart rate,
restlessness, fatigue - 3. Graves Disease
- Autoimmune disorder
- Produce antibodies that mimic TSH causing
overproduction of thyroid hormones
583. Thyroid Gland
- Parafollicular cells/C cells
- in basement membrane of follicles
- Produce Calcitonin
- Calcitonin stimulates decrease in blood calcium
levels - Inhibits osteoclasts
- Promotes Ca loss at kidneys
- Parafollicular cells respond directly to blood
calcium levels, not controlled by hypothalamus - Ca 20 above normal calcitonin release
593. Thyroid Gland
Figure 1810c
60Rate of Thyroid Hormone Release
- Major factor
- TSH concentration in circulating blood
Figure 1811b
61Thyroid Gland
Table 183
62Iodide Ions
- Are actively transported into thyroid follicle
cells - stimulated by TSH
- Reserves in thyroid follicles
- Excess removed from blood at kidneys
- Deficiency limits rate of thyroid hormone
production
635. Parathyroid Glands
- Four glands embedded in posterior surface of
thyroid gland
Figure 1812
645. Parathyroid Gland
- Two cell types
- Oxyphiles few, functions unknown
- Chief Cells majority
- Produce Parathyroid hormone (PTH)/Parathormone
- Most important regulator of blood calcium
- Secreted when blood calcium is low
- Acts to raise blood calcium levels by acting on
various tissues - 1. Bone ? stimulates osteoclasts and inhibits
osteoblasts - 2. Kidney ? enhances reabsorption of Ca
- 3. Intestines ? promotes conversion of Vit. D to
calcitriol in kidney to enhance Ca and PO43-
absorption in small intestine
654 Effects of PTH
- It enhances reabsorption of Ca2 at kidneys,
reducing urinary loss - It stimulates formation and secretion of
calcitriol at kidneys
66Parathyroid Glands
- Primary regulators of blood calcium I levels in
adults
Figure 1813
67Parathyroid Glands
Table 184
68KEY CONCEPT
- Thyroid gland produces
- hormones that adjust tissue metabolic rates
- a hormone that usually plays minor role in
calcium ion homeostasis by opposing action of
parathyroid hormone
69What symptoms would you expect to see in an
individual whose diet lacks iodine?
- increased rate of metabolism
- increased body temperature
- rapid response to physiological stress
- goiter
70When a persons thyroid gland is removed, signs
of decreased thyroid hormone concentration do not
appear until about one week later. Why?
- Thyroid hormone is produced by other endocrine
glands. - Thyroid hormone remains in circulation for 14
days. - Thyroid-binding globulins provide thryoxine
reservoirs. - Thyroid hormone is used slowly.
71The removal of the parathyroid glands would
result in a decrease in the blood concentration
of which important mineral?
- calcium ions
- phosphate ions
- sodium ions
- potassium ions
72What effect would elevated cortisol levels have
on the level of glucose in the blood?
- increased glucose
- decreased glucose
- modulated glucose around homeostatic optimum
- dramatic increase of glucose, then a crash
736. Adrenal Glands
Figure 1814
746. Adrenal Gland
- 2 glands, in renal fascia, superior to kidney
- Glandular adrenal cortex
- Medulla mostly nervous tissue
- In general ? adrenal hormones are used to cope
with stressors
756. Adrenal Glands
- A. Adrenal Cortex
- Produces 24 corticosteriods
- In target alter gene transcription to affect
metabolism - Glandular
- 3 layers
- zona glomerulosa
- zona fasciculate
- zona reticularis
766. Adrenal Glands
- Adrenal Cortex
- Zona glomerulosa ? Mineralcorticoids
- Control water and electrolyte balance
- 95 Aldosterone
- Stimulates Na retention and K loss
- Released in response to
- Low Na or high K
- Angiotension mechanism
- Low blood pressure or volume
- Excessive ACTH
776. Adrenal Glands
- Adrenal Cortex
- Zona fasciculate ? glucocorticoids
- Metabolic hormones
- Control glucose metabolism
- Most common cortisol, hydrocortisone
- Secretion controlled by ACTH
- Effects ?
- gluconeogenesis in liver
- release of fatty acid from adipose
- triggers protein hydrolysis to release free amino
acids from skeletal muscle - triggers body cells to utilize fatty acids and
amino acids instead of glucose - Excess ? anti-inflammatory, inhibit immune
response and healing
786. Adrenal Glands
- Adrenal Cortex
- 3. Zona reticularis ? gonadocorticoids
- Mostly androgens, may aid onset of puberty
- Excess androgenital syndrome
79Adrenal Cortex
Table 185
806. Adrenal Glands
- Adrenal Cortex Diseases that affect the
cortex - 1. Cushings Syndrome
- Excessive corticosteroids ?
- increase ACTH from pituitary tumor
- Results in ?
- hyperglycemia, decr. Muscle and bone mass,
hypertension, edema, poor healing, chronic
infections - 2. Addisons Disease
- Deficient in corticosteroids
- Results in ?
- Weight loss, hyopglycemia, decr. Na, incr. K in
plasma, dehydration, hypotension
816. Adrenal Glands
- B. Adrenal Medulla
- Neural, produces catecholamines to enhance
effects of other adrenal hormones - Modified ganglionic sympathetic neurons called
chromaffin cells release ? epinephrine (80) and
norepinephrine (20) in response to sympathetic
stimulation - Epinephrine effects
- Stimulate heart
- Stimulate metabolic activities ?
- Skeletal muscle mobilize glucogen reserves,
accelerate ATP production - Adipose promote release of fatty acids
- Liver promotes release of glucose
82KEY CONCEPT
- Adrenal glands produce hormones that adjust
metabolic activities at specific sites - Affects either pattern of nutrient utilization,
mineral ion balance, or rate of energy
consumption by active tissues
836. Pancreas
Figure 1815
846. Pancreas
- Inferior and posterior to stomach
- Mostly exocrine cells ? pancreatic acini
- Secrete digestive enzymes
- 1 endocrine ? pancreatic islets
856. Pancreas
- Pancreatic Islets cell types
- 1. Alpha cells ? glucagon ? increase blood
glucose - 2. Beta cells ? insulin ? decrease blood glucose
- 3. Delta cells ? somatostatin ?
- Suppresses glucagon and insulin release
- Slows enzyme release into intestines
- 4. F cells ? pancreatic polypeptide ?
- Regulates production of pancreatic enzymes
866. Pancreas
- Insulin
- Secreted in response to high blood glucose or ANS
- Parasympathetic incr. insulin
- Sympathetic decr. Insulin
- Effect only on insulin dependent cells (have
receptors) - Brain, kidney, GI mucosa, and RBCs
- ALL INSULIN DEPENDENT
875 Effects of Insulin
- Accelerates glucose uptake
- Accelerates glucose utilization and enhanced ATP
production - Stimulates glycogen formation
- Stimulates amino acid absorption and protein
synthesis - Stimulates triglyceride formation in adipose
tissue
886. Pancreas
- Diabetes mellitus ? too much glucose in blood
(hyperglycemia) - Type I ? failure to produce insulin
- Type II ? insulin resistance, sometimes insulin
deficiency - Cells can not utilize glucose ? ketone bodies
produced ? too many ketone bodies lead to
ketoacidosis - Glucagon
- Secreted in response to low blood glucose or
sympathetic stimulation
893 Effects of Glucagons
- Stimulates breakdown of glycogen in skeletal
muscle and liver cells - Stimulates breakdown of triglycerides in adipose
tissue - Stimulates production of glucose in liver
90Insulin and Glucagon Effects
Figure 1816
91Pancreatic Islets
Table 186
92KEY CONCEPT
- Pancreatic islets release insulin and glucagons
- Insulin is released when blood glucose levels
rise - Stimulates glucose transport into, and
utilization by, peripheral tissues - Glucagon released when blood glucose levels
decline - Stimulates glycogen breakdown, glucose synthesis,
and fatty acid release
937. Pineal Gland
- Posterior of third ventricle
- Pinealocytes
- Synthesize melatonin from serotonin
- Secretion on diurnal cycle
- High at night, low during dayligh
- Melatonin functions
- 1. Play role in timing of sexual maturation
- 2. Antioxidant ? free radical protection
- 3. Sets circadian rhythms
94Why does a person with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
urinate frequently and have a pronounced thirst?
- Glucose in the blood inhibits ADH release.
- Sugar in the urine prevents kidneys from
reabsorbing water. - High blood sugar dehydrates the tissues of the
mouth. - Blood sugar elevates blood volume, increasing
urine output.
95What effect would increased levels of glucagon
have on the amount of glycogen stored in the
liver?
- increased glycogen
- decreased glycogen
- no effect
- rapid increase of glycogen, with a slow return to
homeostasis
96Increased amounts of light would inhibit the
production of which hormone?
- prolactin
- melanocyte stimulating hormone
- aldosterone
- melatonin
97Hormones Produced by Specific Organs
Table 187
988. Gastrointestinal Tract
- Enteroendorine cells in GI mucosa secrete many
hormones ? coordinate digestive activity - Mostly paracrine communication
- Cholecystokinin
- Enterocrinin
- Gastric inhibitory peptide
- Gastrin
- Secretin
- Vasoactive intestinal peptide
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1009. Kidneys
- Various endocrine cells
- Three products
- 1. Calcitrol ? Steroid hormone
- Stimulate Ca, PO43- absorption in GI
- Stimulate osteoclast activity
- Stimulate Ca retention in kidney
- Suppress PTH production
- 2. Erythropoeitin ? Peptide hormone
- Released in response to low O2 in kidney
- 3. Renin ? Enzyme
1019. Kidneys
- Three products
- 3. Renin ? Enzyme
- Released in response to sympathetic stimulation
or decline in renal blood flow - Converts angiotensin in blood into Angiotensin II
(hormone) - Angiotensin II effects
- Stimulate secretion of aldosterone ? adrenal
- Stimulate secretion of ADH ? pituitary
- Stimulate thirst
- Elevate BP
- Both aldosterone and ADH ? restrict Na and H2O
loss at kidney
102Calcitriol
- Stimulates calcium and phosphate ion absorption
along digestive tract
Figure 1817a
103The ReninAngiotensin System
Figure 1817b
10410. Heart
- Some cells of atrial walls secrete Atrial
Natriuretic Peptide in response to stretch - ANP promotes Na and water loss at kidney
- Inhibits release of renin, ADH, and aldosterone ?
reduce BP and volume
10511. Thymus
- Located deep to sternum
- Cell produces thymosin hormones
- Promote development and maturation of T
lymphocytes and the immune response
10612. Gonads
- A. Testes ? male
- Interstitial cells produce androgens in response
to LH - Testosterone, most common
- Produces male secondary sex characteristics
- Promotes sperm production
- Maintains secretory glands
10712. Gonads
- B. Ovaries ? Female
- Follicle cells produce estrogens in response to
FSH and LH - Estradiol, most important
- Produce female secondary sex characteristics
- Support maturation of oocytes
- Stimulate growth of uterine lining
- Surge in LH causes
- Ovulation
- Follicle reorganizes to form corpus luteum
- Produces estrogens and progestins, especially
progesterone
10812. Gonads
- B. Ovaries ? Female
- Progesterone, most important
- Prepares uterus for embryo growth
- Accelerates movement of oocyte/embryo to uterus
- Enlargement of mammary glands
10913. Adipose
- 1. Leptin secretion
- in response to absorption of glucose and lipids
- Triggers satiation in appetite center of
hypothalamus - controls normal levels of GnRH, gonadotropin
synthesis - 2. Resistin secretion
- Reduces insulin sensitivity
110Hormones interact to produce coordinated
physiological responses.
111Hormone Interactions
- Antagonistic (opposing) effects
- Synergistic (additive) effects
- Permissive effects
- 1 hormone is necessary for another to produce
effect - Integrative effects
- hormones produce different and complementary
results
112Hormones Important to Growth
- GH
- Thyroid hormones
- Insulin
- PTH
- Calcitriol
- Reproductive hormones
113Growth Hormone (GH)
- In children
- supports muscular and skeletal development
- In adults
- maintains normal blood glucose concentrations
- mobilizes lipid reserves
114Thyroid Hormones
- If absent during fetal development or for first
year - nervous system fails to develop normally
- mental retardation results
- If T4 concentrations decline before puberty
- normal skeletal development will not continue
115Insulin
- Allows passage of glucose and amino acids across
cell membranes
116Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Calcitriol
- Promote absorption of calcium salts for
deposition in bone - Inadequate levels causes weak and flexible bones
117Reproductive Hormones
- Androgens in males, estrogens in females
- Stimulate cell growth and differentiation in
target tissues - Produce gender-related differences in
- skeletal proportions
- secondary sex characteristics
118Insulin lowers the level of glucose in the blood,
and then glucagon causes glucose levels to rise.
What is this type of hormonal interaction called?
- additive
- antagonism
- permissive
- integrative
119The lack of which hormones would inhibit skeletal
formation?
- GH, thyroid hormone, PTH, gonadal hormones
- prolactin, FSH, LH, GH
- thyroid hormone, melatonin, PTH, calcitonin
- GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH
120Why do levels of GH-RH and CRH rise during the
resistance phase of the general adaptation
syndrome?
- to bolster immune response
- to decrease excess blood volume
- to increase needed supplies of blood glucose
- to heighten sensory perceptions
121Generaladaptation syndrome.
122General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
- Also called stress response
- How bodies respond to stress-causing factors
Figure 1818
123General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
- Is divided into 3 phases
- alarm phase
- resistance phase
- exhaustion phase
124Alarm Phase
- Is an immediate response to stress
- Is directed by ANS
- Energy reserves mobilized (glucose)
- Fight or flight responses
- Dominant hormone is epinephrine
1257 Characteristics of Alarm Phase
- Increased mental alertness
- Increased energy consumption
- Mobilization of energy reserves (glycogen and
lipids) - Circulation changes
- increased blood flow to skeletal muscles
- decreased blood flow to skin, kidneys, and
digestive organs - Drastic reduction in digestion and urine
production - Increased sweat gland secretion
- Increases in blood pressure, heart rate, and
respiratory rate
126Resistance Phase
- Entered if stress lasts longer than few hours
- Dominant hormones are glucocorticoids
- Energy demands remain high
- Glycogen reserves nearly exhausted after several
hours of stress
127Effects of Resistance Phase
- Mobilize remaining lipid and protein reserves
- Conserve glucose for neural tissues
- Elevate and stabilize blood glucose
concentrations - Conserve salts, water, and loss of K, H
128Exhaustion Phase
- Begins when homeostatic regulation breaks down
- Failure of 1 or more organ systems will prove
fatal - Mineral imbalance
129Aging Related Changes
- Very little change in most hormone levels
- Adverse effects due to changes in target tissue
- Prevent reception or response to hormone
- Gonads decrease in size and hormone production
130Review Endocrine System
- Provides long-term regulation and adjustments of
homeostatic mechanisms - fluid and electrolyte balance
- cell and tissue metabolism
- growth and development
- reproductive functions
- assists nervous system response to stressful
stimuli through general adaptation syndrome
131SUMMARY
- Paracrine communication
- Endocrine communication
- Classes of hormones
- amino acid derivatives
- peptide hormones
- lipid derivatives, including steroid hormones and
eicosanoids - Secretion and distribution of hormones
- Endocrine reflexes
- Hypothalamus regulation of the endocrine system
- The pituitary gland
- the anterior lobe
- the posterior lobe
132SUMMARY
- Releasing hormones
- Inhibiting hormones
- The thyroid gland
- thyroid follicles
- thyroid hormones
- The parathyroid glands
- The adrenal glands
- the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla
- The pineal gland
- The pancreas
- the pancreatic islets
- insulin and glucagons
133SUMMARY
- Endocrine tissues in other systems
- Hormonal interaction
- Role of hormones in growth
- Hormonal response to stress
- Effects of hormones on behavior
- Effects of aging on hormone production