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ADH =?


- AKA ?


- Src/Stim(3)/Target(2)/Effect (2)

Antidiuretic Hormone


Vasopressin




S: Supraoptic nuclei of hypothalamus


St: Elevated blood solute levels. Decreased blood volume or blood pressure


T: Kidney, blood vessels.


E: Kidney- reduce water loss in urine (reabsorption of water) -> elevation of BV and BP


Blood vessel vasoconstriction increases blood pressure.

OXT


- Src/Stim(2)/Target(4)/Effect(4)

Oxytocin




S: Paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus


Stim: Sensory stimulation (labor, suckling in lactating mothers)




T: Females: uterus, mammary glands


Males: smooth m. in ductus deferens and prostate gland




E: Females: labor contractions, milk ejection


Males: contractions of ductus deferens and prostate gland

CRH


- Src/Target/Effect

Corticotropin releasing hormone




Src: Neurosecretory neurons of hypothalamus


T: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland


E: Secretion of ACTH from anterior lobe of pituitary gland

ACTH =?


- AKA (?)


- Src/Stim/Target/Effect

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone


- Corticotropin




Src: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (Pars distalis)


St: CRH from hypothalamus


T: Adrenal cortex (zona fasciculata)


E: Secretion of glucocorticoids (cortisol, corticosterone)

TRH
- Src/Target/Effect
Thyrotropin releasing hormone

Src: Neurosecretory neurons of hypothalamus
T: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland
E: Secretion of TSH from anterior lobe of pituitary gland

TSH = ?


- AKA ?


- Src/Stim/Target/Effect

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone


Thyrotropin




Src: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (Pars distalis)


St: TRH from hypothalamus


T: Thyroid gland


E: Secretion of thyroid hormones

GH


- AKA ?


- Src/Stim/Target/Effects (4)

Growth Hormone (GH)


[Somatotropin]




Src: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (Pars distalis)


St: GH-RH


T: All cells


E: Growth, protein synthesis, lipid mobilization and catabolism

PRL


- Src/Target/Effect

Prolactin




Src: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (Pars distalis)


T: Mammary glands


E: pdtn of milk

GnRH


- Src/Target/Effect

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)




Src: Neurosecretory neurons of hypothalamus


T: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland


E: Stimulate production/secretion of gonadotropins (FSH, LH)

FSH


- Src/Stim/Target/Effects (3)

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)




Src: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (Pars distalis)


Stim: GnRH


T: Ovaries and testes


E: Secretion of estrogen, follicle development, stimulation of sperm maturation

LH


- Src/Stim/Target/Effects (4)

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)




Src: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (Pars distalis)


Stim: GnRH


T: Ovaries and testes


E: Ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, secretion of progesterone; secretion of testosterone

MSH


- Src/Target/effect

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)




Src: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland (Pars intermedia)


T: Melanocytes


E: increased melanin synthesis in epidermis

Thyroid hormones


- Name 2


- Src/Stim/Target/Effects (4)

T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine)




Src: Follicular epithelium of thyroid gland


St: TSH


T: Most cells


E: Increase energy utilization, oxygen consumption, growth, and development

Calcitonin


- Src/Stim/Target (2)/Effect(2)

Src: C “Clear” (or Parafollicular) cells of thyroid gland


St: Elevated blood Ca2+ levels


T: Bone, kidneys


e: Calcium deposition into bone, Increased excretion of calcium by kidneys





PTH


- Src/Stim/Target(3)/Effect(3)

Parathyroid Hormone




Src: Chief (parathyroid) cells


St: Decreased blood Ca2+ levels


T: Bones, kidneys, GI tract


E: Calcium release from bone, Increased reabsorption of calcium by kidneys, Increased calcitriol production causes increased Ca2+ and PO43- absorption by GI tract

Catecholamines


- 2 examples


- Src/Stim/Target/Effect


- how long do changes last

Catecholamines Epinephrine (adrenaline) and Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)




Src: Adrenal (suprarenal) Medulla


St: ANS Sympathetic stimulation from hypothalamus


T: Most cells


E: sympathetic flight-or-flight responses




Metabolic changes persist for several minutes

Glucocorticoids


- examples (2)


- Src/Stim(2)/Target/Effect(4)

Glucocorticoids Cortisol, corticosterone




Src: Zona fasciculata of adrenal cortex


St: Stress, ACTH


T: Most cells


E: 1. Accelerates glucose synthesis and glycogen formation (Increases blood sugar through gluconeogenesis)


2. Shows anti-inflammatory effects, inhibits WBCs and other components of the immune system




3. Aids in fat, protein, and carb metabolism


4. Decreases bone formation

Mineralocorticoids


- 1 ex


- Src/Stim(5)/inhib(2)/Target/Effect(2)

Mineralocorticoids Aldosterone




Src: Zona glomerulosa




Stimulated by angiotensin II, elevated blood K+, decr blood Na+, decr BV, decr BP


- inhibited by ANP and BNP




T: Kidneys


E:


1. Stimulates Na+ retention and K+ excretion (Increase reabsorption of ions and water in the kidney, which increases blood volume and therefore, incr. BP)


2. Increases sensitivity of salt receptors in taste buds

Androgens (not from gonads)


- Src/Stim/Target/Effect

Src: Zona reticularis of adrenal cortex


St: ACTH


T: Most cells


E: Stimulate development of pubic hair in boys and girls before puberty

Inhibin


- Src/Stim/T/Effect

Src: Gonads (Testes, ovaries)


St: FSH from anterior lobe of pituitary gland


T: Pituitary gland


Effect: Inhibits secretion of FSH

Androgens (gonads)


- 1 example


- Src/Stim/T/Effect(3)

Testosterone




Src: Testes


Stim: LH


T: Most cells


E:


1. Promote spermatogenesis


2. Promote development of 2ndary male sex characteristics/behaviors


3. Promote protein synthesis in skeletal mucscles

Estrogens


- Example (1)


- Src(1)/Stim (2)/T/Effects (2)

Ex: 17β estradiol

Src: Ovaries
St: FSH and LH
T: most cells
Effects:
1. Promote follicular development and uterine changes seen during the menstrual cycle
2. Promote the development of 2ndary female sex characteristic/behaviors

Progestins


- Example (1)


- Src/Stim/T(2)/Effects (2)

Ex: Progesterone

Src: Ovaries


St: LH


T: Uterus, mammary glands


Effects:


1. Prepares uterus for implantation


2. Prepares mammary glands for secretory activity

Insulin
- Src/Stim(3)/Inhib(2)/Effect(2)

Src: Beta cells of pancreatic islets


St: 1. High blood glucose concentrations


2. Parasympathetic stimulation


3. High levels of some AAs




Inhib: GH-IH and sympathetic activation




E:

1. Facilitates uptake of glucose by target cells
2. Stimulates formation and storage of lipids and glycogen

Glucagon


- Src/Stim/Target(2)/Effect(3)

Src: Alpha cells of pancreatic islets


St: Low blood glucose levels


T: Liver, adipose tissue




E:


1. Mobilizes lipid reserves


2. Promotes glucose synthesis and glycogen breakdown in liver


3. Elevates blood glucose concentrations

GH-IH =?


- AKA (?)


- Src/Stim/Target(2)/Effect(2+)

Growth Hormone [Release] Inhibitor Hormone


- AKA Somatostatin




Src: delta cells of pancreatic islets


Stim: protein-rich meal


T: other islet cells, digestive epithelium




Effects:


1. Inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion


2. Slows rates of nutrient absorption and enzyme secretion along digestive tract

Melatonin


- Src/Effect

Src: Pineal gland


E: Circadian rhythms

Calcitriol


- Src/Stim/Effect(2)

Src: Kidneys


St: Blood calcium levels low


E: Stimulate Ca2+ and PO43- absorption, Stimulate Ca2+ release from bone

EPO


- Src/T/Effect

Erythropoietin


S: Kidneys


T: Red bone marrow


E: Stimulate erythrocyte/RBC production (erythropoiesis)

Renin


- Src/Effect

S: Kidneys


E: Cardiovascular/renal function

Leptin


- Src/T/Effect

S: Adipose tissue
T: Hypothalamus
E:
1. suppression of appetite/sense of fullness

Thymosins


- Src/Effect


- What happens in adulthood?

S: Thymus


E: Develop and maintain normal immune defenses (maturation of T-cell)




Thymus undergoes atrophy during adulthood

ANP and BNP


- These are __________ _________?


- Src(1)/Stim/Targets(3)/Effect(3) + overall effect

A = atrial; B = brain


Natriuretic Peptides




Src: Heart


St: hypertension


T: Kidneys, hypothalamus, adrenal gland




E:


1. Promote water loss via natriuresis (Na+ excretion)


2. Inhibit secretion of aldosterone and ADH


3. Decrease thirst




Overall effect: Reduce blood volume and BP



PP = ?


- Src/Stim(2)/Target/Effect(3)

Pancreatic polypeptide

Src: F cells of pancreatic islets
Stim: protein-rich meal and parasympathetic stimulation
T: Digestive organs
Effects:
1. Inhibits gallbladder contraction
2. Regulates pdtn of pancreatic enzymes
3. Influences rate of nutrient absorption by digestive tract

Digestive tract hormones


- Fs: (3)

Numerous hormones secreted involved in:


1. Coordination of system functions


2. Glucose metabolism


3. Appetite