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Thyrotropin releasing hormone
(TRH)
- peptide
-hypothalamus
-stimulates secretion of TSH and prolactin
Cortioctropin-Releasing hormone (CRH)
-peptide
-hypothalamus
-stimulates release of ACTH
Growth-Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH)
-peptide
-hypothalamus
-causes release of growth hormone
Growth-Hormone Inhibitory Hormone (GHIH)
-peptide
-hypothalamus
-inhibits release of growth hormone
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
-peptide
-hypothalamus
-causes release of LH and FSH
dopamine or Prolactine Inhibiting factor (PIF)
-amine
-hypothalamus
-inhibits release of prolactin
growth hormone
-anterior pituitary
-peptide
-stimulates protein synthesis and growth of cells/tissues
TSH
-peptide
-anterior pituitary
-stimulates synthesis/secretion of thyroid hormones
ACTH
-peptide
-anterior pituitary
-stimulates synthesis/secretion of adrenocortical hormones (cortisol, androgens, aldosterone
Prolactin
-peptide
-anterior pituitary
-promotes dvlpmt of female breasts and secretion of milk
FSH
-peptide
-anterior pituitary
- causes growth of follicles in the ovaries and sperm maturation in Sertoli cells of testes
LH
-peptide
-anterior pituitary
-stimulates testosteron synthesis in Leydig cells of testes, stimulates ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, estrogen and progesterone synthesis in ovaries
Antidiuretic hormone
-peptide
-posterior pituitary
-increases water reabsorption by kidneys and causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure
oxytocin
-peptide
-posterior pituitary
-stimulates milk ejection and uterine contraction
thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
-amine
-thyroid
-increases rate of chemical reactions which increases basal metabolic rate
calcitonin
-peptide
-thyroid
-promotes deposition of calcium in bones and decreases extraceullar calcium ion concentration
cortisol
-steroid
-adrenal CORTEX
-controls metabolism of proteins, carbs, fats; anti-inflammatory effects
aldsterone
-steroid
-adrenal CORTEX
-increases renal sodium reabsorption, potassium secretion, hydrogen ion secretion
norepinephrine, epinephrine
-adrenal MEDULLA
-amine
-sympathetic stimulation effects
insulin
-peptide
-pancreas
-promotes glucose entry to control carb. metabolism
glucagon
-peptide
-pancreas alpha cells
-increases synthesis and release of glucose from liver into body fluids
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
-peptide
-parathyroid gland
-controls serum calcium concentration by increasing calcium absorption by gut and kidneys/releasing calcium from bones
testosterone
-steroid
-testes
-promotes development of male repro system and secondary sex characteristics
estrogens
-steroid
-secreted by either ovary or placenta
-promotes growth/development of female repro system, female breasts, secondary sex characteristics
progesterone
-steroid
-secreted by ovary or placenta
-stimulates secretion of "uterine milk" by uterine endometrial glands/ promotes development of secretory apparatus of breasts
human chorionic gonadotropin
-peptide
-placenta
-promotes growth of corpus luteum and secretion of estrogen/progesterone by corpus luteum
human somatomammotropin
-peptide
-placenta
-helps promote development of fetal tissues and mother's breasts
renin
-peptide
-kidney
-catalyzes conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I (which is an active enzyme)
1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol
-steroid
-kidney
-increases intestinal absorption of calcium/bone mineralization
erythropoietin
-peptide
-kidney
-increases erythrocyte production
atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
-peptide
-heart
-increases sodium excretion by kidneys to reduce blood pressure
gastrin
-peptide
-stomach
-stimulates HCl secretion by parietal cells
secretin
-peptide
-small intestine
-stimulates pancreatic acinar cells to release bicarbonate and water
cholecystokinin (CCK)
-peptide
-small intestine
-stimulates gallbladder contraction and release of pancreatic enzymes
leptin
-peptide
-adipocytes
-inhibits appetite, stimulates thermogenesis
carbonic acid pKa and source
3.8
CO2 from TCA cycle
lactic acid pKa and source
3.73
anaerobic glyoclysis
pyruvic acid pKa and source
2.39
glycolyis
acetoacetic acid
3.62
fatty acid oxiation to ketone bodies
B-hydroybutyric acid
4.41
fatty acid oxidation and ketone bodies
acetic acid pKa and source
4.76
ethanol metabolism
dhydrogen phosphate
6.8
dietary organic phosphates
Hunter Disease
Enzyme deficience/accumulated products?
Iduronate Sulfatase

heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate
Hurler + Scheie
Enzyme deficience/accumulated products?
alpha-L-iduronidase

heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate
Maroteaux-Lamy
Enzyme deficience/accumulated products?
N-acetylgalactosamine sulfatase

dermatan sulfate
Mucolipidosis V11
Enzyme deficience/accumulated products?
beta-glucornidase

heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate
Sanfilippo A,B,D
Enzyme deficience/accumulated products?
A: heparan sulfamidase B: N-acetylglucosamindase C: N-acetylglucosamine 6-sulfatase

Heparan sulfate accumulates in all 3
Function of Hyaluronic Acid
Cell migration for embryogenesis, morphogenesis, wound healing
function of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans
formation of bone, cartilage, cornea
function of keratan sulfate proteoglycans and dermatan sulfate proteoglycans
transparency of cornea
function of heparin
anticoagulant (binds antitrhombin III)
causes release of lipoprotein lipase from capillary walls
function of heparin sulfate (syndecan)
component of skin fibroblasts and aortic wall
Vitamin C-source and deficiency consequences
citrus fruits, potatoes, peppers, etc.

scurvy-defective collagen formation which leads to subcutaneous hemorrhage, aching bones/joints
Thiamin
source and deficiency consequences
enriched cereals and breads, grains, pork, legumes, seeds, nuts

Beri-Beri (wet): Edmea, anorexia, weight loss; apathy, decrease in short term memory, confusion, irritability, enlarged heart
Riboflavin
source and deficiency consequences
Dairy products; fortified cereals, meats, poultry, fish, legumes

Ariboflavinosis- sore throat, hyperemia, edema of oral mucosal membranes, cheilosis, angular stomatis, glossitis, magenta tongue, seborrheic dermatitis, normochromic normocyclic anemia
Niacin
source and deficiency consequences
meat, enriched cereals, grains

Pellagra: pigmented rash in areas exposed to sunlight; vomiting, constipation/diahhrea,
Vitamin B6
source and deficiency consequences
meats, eggs, cereals, unmilled rice, oats, noncitrus fruits etc.

seborrehic dermatitis; microcytic anemia; epileptiform convulsions, depression and confusion
folate
source and deficiency consequences
citrus fruits; dark green vegetables, cereals, legumes

impaired cell division/growth; megaloblastic anemia, NT defects
vitamin B12
source and deficiency consequences
animal products

megaloblastic anemia, neurologic symptoms
Biotin
source and deficiency consequences
liver, egg yolk

conjunctivitis, CNS abnormalities, glossitis, alopecia, dermatitis
Pantothenic Acid
source and deficiency consequences
esp. animal tissues, whole grains, legumes

irritability and restlessness, fatigue, apathy, malaise, GI symptoms, neuro symptoms
Choline
source and deficiency consequences
milk, liver, eggs, peanuts

liver damage
vitamin A
source and deficiency consequences
carrots, dark green veggies, sweet potatoes, squash, broccoli

night blindenss, xeropthalmia; keratinization of epithelium of GI tract, respirator and genitourinary tracts, dry and scaly skin
vitamin K
source and deficiency consequences
Green leafy veggies, cabbage, bacterial flora of intestin

defective blood coagulation; hemorrhagic anemia of newborn
Vitamin D
source and deficiency consequences
fortified milk; sunlight

Rickets/osteomalacia
vitamin E
source and deficiency consequences
vegetable oils, margarine, wheat germ, nuts, green veggies

muscular dystrophy, neuro abnormalities
Sickle Cell Disease:
ethnic group commonly effected, carrier frequency, disease incidence in newborns?
Blacks
CF: 1/12
Dz incidence: 1/600
Tay-Sachs Disease
ethnic group commonly effected, carrier frequency, disease incidence in newborns?
Ashkenazi Jews
CF: 1/30
Dz incidence: 1/3600
B-Thallasemia
ethnic group commonly effected, carrier frequency, disease incidence in newborns?
Greeks, Italians
CF: 1/30
Dz incidence: 1/3600
alpha-Thalassemia
ethnic group commonly effected, carrier frequency, disease incidence in newborns?
Southeast Asians, Chinese
CF: 1/25
Dz incidence: 1/2500
Cystic Fibrosis
ethnic group commonly effected, carrier frequency, disease incidence in newborns?
Northern Europeans
CF: 1/25
Dz incidence: 1/2500
phenylketonuria
ethnic group commonly effected, carrier frequency, disease incidence in newborns?
Northern Europeans
CF: 1/50
Dz incidence: 1/10,000
Phenylketonuria
-Inheritence?
-Treatment?
Autosomal Recessive
Dietary restriction of phenylalanine
Galactosemia
-Inheritence?
-Treatment?
autosomal recessive
dietary restriction of galactose
Congenital Hypothyroidism
-Inheritence?
-Treatment?
usually sporadic inheritance
-hormone replacement
Sickle Cell Disease
-Inheritence?
-Treatment?
Autosomal Recessive
Phophylactic penicillin
Cystic Fibrosis
-Inheritence?
-Treatment?
Autosomal Recessive
-Antibiotics, chest physical therapy, pancreatic enzyme replacement