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cortisol
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steps produced in the adrenal gland. Released by the stimulation of ACTH from the Anterior pituitary which stimulates the release of corticosteroids and adrenalcortical growth.
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hypothalamic-hypophysial portal system
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closed circulatory system between the thalamus and the Anterior pituitary gland that allows hormones produced in the hypothalamus to travel directly into the android pituitary gland so that only small amounts are wasted in the circulatory system.
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hypothalamus
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function = produce regulatory hormones ; CRH, TRH, GnRH, GHRH, somatostatin GHIH, PIH, MIH
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Anterior pituitary gland
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secretes tropic hormones (hormones that stimulate other glands) in response to the releasing hormones of the hypothalamus. TSH, ACTCH, LH, FSH, PRL, GH, MSH
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posterior pituitary gland
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vasopressin (ADH) and oxytocin. ADH promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys. oxytocin = stimulates uterine contractions and ejection of breast milk in the uterus and mammary glands
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gonadotropins
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LH and FSH
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anabolic effects of insulin
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assessment of endocrine problems
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ask about changes in;
energy levels elimination patterns sexual and reproductive functions physical features |
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safety alert: palpation of thyroid gland
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Anterior pituitary gland
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regulates growth, metabolism, pigmentation and sexual development.
posterior: vasopressin (ADH) = problems with this gland would result in fluid imbalances. |
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adrenergic
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activated or capable of releasing epinephrine or an epinephrine-like substance especially in the sympathetic nervous system
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mineralocorticoids
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hormones produced in the zona glumerulosa of the adrenal cortex help control body fluids abs electrolytes. Aldosterone: maintains extracellular fluids volume. promotes Na+ and water reabsorption and K+ secretion in the kidney tubules which is stimulated by the release of ACTH.
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thyroid gland hormones
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follicular: T4 and T3 = control of metabolism
parafollicular: thyrocalcitonin= regulate serum calcium levels |
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functions of the thyroid hormones
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parathyroid gland
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secretes PTH which regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism by acting on bones, kidneys and GI tract
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