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WorksheetsPath - Endocrine - Lecture 2 & 3
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 54mins
How do hormones travel from site of release to target tissue? [Riggs kahoot]
Lymphatic system
Musculoskeletal system
Circulatory system
Renal system
Steroid hormones bind to receptors located [Riggs kahoot]
On the surface of cell membranes
Inside the cell membrane
Steroid receptors are synthesized from [Riggs kahoot]
Arachidonic acid
Cholesterol
Amino acids
Love
Which of the following is NOT a mjor gland of the endocrine system? [Riggs kahoot]
Hypothalamus
Thyroid
Pituitary
Muscle
The pituitary is mainly controlled by the [Riggs kahoot]
Thyroid
Hypothalamus
Adrenal Gland
Pancreas
Which of the following hormones are released by the POSTERIOR pituitary? [Riggs kahoot]
Prolactin
Growth Hormone
Thyroid Stimulating hormone
Antidiuretic hormone
"Releasing" and "Inhibiting" hormones are released by [Riggs kahoot]
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
Thyroid
Hypothalamus
Inhibitory hormones suppress pituitary secretion by acting on which of the following? [Riggs kahoot]
Pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
Both
Neither
The posterior pituitary secretes ADH to control plasma osmolality. Where is it synthesized? [Riggs kahoot]
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
Adrenal gland
Hypothalamus
Which of the following stimulates ADH secretion? [Riggs quiz]
Excessive fluid intake
Aquaporin-2 channels
Increased plasma osmolality
Hyponatremia
The portion of the pituitary that secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is: [Riggs quiz]
Superior
Anterior
Inferior
Posterior
Diabetes insipidus is a result of: [Riggs quiz]
Insulin hyposecretion
Antidiuretic hormone hyposecretion
Antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion
Insulin hypersecretion
How does SIADH cause excess water? [Riggs quiz]
Increased ADH causes retention of water in the renal tubules
Increased ADH causes retention of sodium and water in the pituitary
Decreased ADH causes increased serum glucose, which binds to water
Decreased ADH prevents renal tubules from reabsorbing water
Which form of diabetes insipidus will result from the lack of secretion of antidiuretic hormone? [Riggs quiz]
Psychogenic
Nephrogenic
Ischemic
Neurogenic
CRH secretion by the hypothalamus leads to secretion of which hormone by its target organ? [Riggs quiz]
cortisol
aldosterone
epinephrine
estrogen
Which region of the adrenal gland is epinephrine secreted? [Riggs quiz]
zona fasiculata
zona glomerulosa
cortex
medulla
The zona reticularis secretes: [Riggs quiz]
sex hormones
glucocorticoids
epinephrine
aldosterone
Which layer of the adrenal gland are glucocorticoids secreted? [Riggs quiz]
zona reticularis
medulla
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
Secretion of CRH from the hypothalamus leads to secretion of which hormone by the pituitary? [Riggs quiz]
ADH
ACTH
GH
TSH
CRH secretion by the hypothalamus leads to secretion of which hormone by its target organ? [Riggs quiz]
estrogen
epinephrine
aldosterone
cortisol
The adrenal hormone that regulates blood levels of sodium and potassium original from which layer of the adrenal gland? [Riggs quiz]
reticularis
fasciculata
medulla
glomerulosa
Pituitary tumors that secrete prolactin. [Riggs quiz]
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Adenoma
Prolactinoma
Thryotropinoma
A PA would expect a patient with Panhypopituitarism to demonstrate which of the following? [Riggs quiz]
Cortisol deficiency
Thyroid deficiency
Aldosterone deficiency
All of the above
Somatotrophs are specialized cells found in which endocrine gland? [Riggs quiz]
hypothalamus
adrenal
pituitary
thyroid
Gigantism occurs only in children and adolescents because their: [Riggs quiz]
Skeletal muscles are not fully developed
Metabolic rates are higher than in adulthood
Epiphyseal plates have not yet closed
Growth hormones are still diminished
Which hormone of the anterior pituitary is not associated with one main target organ? [Riggs quiz]
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Growth hormone
Lack of growth hormone in children
Dwarfism
Cretinism
Lack of thyroid hormone in infants
Dwarfism
Cretinism
Secretion of posterior pituitary hormones is controlled by ________
nerve reflexes
electrical impulses
positive feedback from hypothalamus
Posterior pituitary
not glandular
glandular
a collection of axonal projections of neurosecretory cells from the hypothalamus
Serves as a site for the secretion of hormones
Serves as a site for the synthesis of hormones
Hormones of the posterior pituitary
ADH
Oxytocin
ACTH
TSH
GH
will sneak through membrane and bind to receptors in cell without channel/receptor
steroids/sterols
androgens, estrogens, progesterone, cortisol
peptides/glycoproteins/monoamines
thyroid hormone
ACTH, ADH, FSH, GH, oxytocin, parathyroid hormone, prolactin, TSH, insulin
cannot transverse the lipid membrane without a receptor
steroids/sterols
androgens, estrogens, progesterone, cortisol
peptides/glycoproteins/monoamines
thyroid hormone
ACTH, ADH, FSH, GH, oxytocin, parathyroid hormone, prolactin, TSH, insulin
It secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones.
Hypothalamus
Anterior pituitary
Produces tropic hormones → Hormones that have other endocrine glands as their target
Hypothalamus
Anterior pituitary
adenohypophysis *secretes more hormones, gets the glory
anterior lobe
posterior lobe
neurohypophysis
anterior lobe
posterior lobe
Hypopituitarism -- all hormones affected
Panhypopituitarism
Primary adenoma
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Prolactinoma
Hyperpituitarism -- commonly from benign, slow-growing pituitary adenoma
Panhypopituitarism
Primary adenoma
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Prolactinoma
GH hypersecretion in children and adolescents
Panhypopituitarism
Primary adenoma
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Prolactinoma
Hypersecretion of GH during adulthood, Slowly progressive pituitary adenoma
Panhypopituitarism
Primary adenoma
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Prolactinoma
Hypersecretion of Prolactin
Panhypopituitarism
Primary adenoma
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Prolactinoma
Primary adenoma clinical manifestations
Headache and fatigue
Visual changes
Hypersecretion of pituitary from tumor
Hyposecretion of neighboring anterior pituitary hormones
Connective tissue proliferation
Acromegaly
Connective tissue proliferation
Bony proliferation
Symptoms of diabetes
CNS symptoms
Lack of secondary sex characteristics
Acromegaly primary treatment
transsphenoidal surgery
endonasal endoscopic surgery
somatostatin analog
radiation therapy
pegvisomant
Prolactinoma in women
amenorrhea
galactorrhea
hirsutism
osteoporosis
visual changes
Prolactinoma in men
hypogonadism
erectile dysfunction
visual changes
CNS symptoms
Hypothalamus-Anterior Pituitary by way of ____________
portal blood vessels
nerve tract
Hypothalamus-Posterior Pituitary by way of a __________ referred to as the supraoptico-hypophyseal tract
portal blood vessels
nerve tract
Hormones of the _______ Pituitary are synthesized in the nuclei of the hypothalamus and then stored and secreted by the this pituitary.
Posterior
Anterior
The most common cause of apparent hypothalamic dysfunction is
interruption of the pituitary stalk
inability of the gland to produce hormones
inadequate supply of hypothalamic-releasing hormones
SIADH clinical manifestations
Hyponatremia
Hyperatremia
Hypoosmolality
Hyperosmolality
SIADH clinical manifestations
Urine hyperosmolality
Urine hypoosmolality
Hypervolemia
Hypovolemia
SIADH: ______ is a clinical manifestation and ______ can occur upon treatment
weight gain ; weight loss
weight loss ; weight gain
SIADH diagnosis requires documentation of:
Normal renal, adrenal, and thyroid function
Absence of conditions that can alter volume status (diuretic use, HF, etc)
Presence of conditions that can alter volume status (diuretic use, HF, etc)
Elevated renal, adrenal, and thyroid function
Suppressed renal, adrenal, and thyroid function
Insufficient secretion of ADH
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
Cause: organic lesion of the hypothalamus, pituitary stalk, or posterior pituitary interferes with ADH synthesis, transport, or release. --> idiopathic, head trauma, pituitary tumor, neurosurgery
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
Usually acquired or may be genetic --> lithium toxicity, renal disease, hypokalemia, pregnancy, medications
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
Renal tubules fail to response ADH
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
abrupt onset of polyuria, nocturia, continual thirst
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
gradual onset of polyuria, nocturia, continual thirst
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
Diabetes Insipidus clinical manifestations
Low urine osmolality
High urine osmolality
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
measure serum osmolarity and plasma ADH levels
Water deprivation
Desmopression challenge
synthetic analog of ADH, should stimulate the concentration of urine
Water deprivation
Desmopression challenge
Water deprivation without DI would result in:
decreased urine volume and increase in urine osmolality
no change in urine volume or urine osmolality
Water deprivation with DI would result in:
decreased urine volume and increase in urine osmolality
no change in urine volume or urine osmolality
Desmopression challenge resulting an increase ability to concentrate the urine is
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
Desmopression challenge resulting no response (insensitive) is
Neurogenic DI
Nephrogenic DI
Psychogenic causes of polydipsia must be differentiated from true DI because administering an ADH analog to an individual with psychogenic DI will result in
severe hypoosmolality
severe hyperomolality
Associated with excessive fluid intake
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus
Dipsogenic/primary polydipsia
Dexamethasone suppression test: If ACTH is suppressed =
Cushing's disease
Ectopic ACTH producing tumor
Dexamethasone suppression test: If ACTH is not suppressed =
Cushing's disease
Ectopic ACTH producing tumor
Secondary Hypocortisolemia causes ***
autoimmune disease
chronic steroid use
pituitary tumor
radiation/removal
head injury
ACTH Stimulation Test: no change in cortisol
Primary Hypocortisolemia
Secondary Hypocortisolemia
ACTH Stimulation Test: rise in cortisol
Primary Hypocortisolemia
Secondary Hypocortisolemia
Aldosterone is inversely related to salt intake
True
False
Urinary potassium is elevated ***
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypoaldosteronism
ORAL SALT LOADING: primary aldosteronism
aldosterone is still elevated
aldosterone decreases
ORAL SALT LOADING: negative test
aldosterone is still elevated
aldosterone decreases
FLUDROCORTISONE SUPPRESSION TEST: no hyperaldosteronism
aldosterone levels lower
aldosterone remains high
FLUDROCORTISONE SUPPRESSION TEST: hyperaldosteronism
aldosterone levels lower
aldosterone remains high
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): _______ hormone production is decreased
Cortisol
ACTH
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): _______ hormone production is increased
Cortisol
ACTH
CAH causes a deficiency in ______
Aldosterone
Estrgoens
Androgens
Low levels of aldosterone cause the ____________ form of CAH, which results in electrolyte disturbances, hypotension and syncope ***
salt-wasting
virilizing syndrome
non-classic
Aldosterone produced in the
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
outside adrenal cortex layer
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
Cortisol and Cortisone produced in the
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
Mineralcorticoid produced in the
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
regulates blood levels of sodium and potassium
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
middle adrenal cortex layer
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
Glucocorticoids produced in the
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
regulates metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins AND has anti-inflammatory properties
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
adrenal estrogen and androgen
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
inner adrenal cortex layer
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
secretes catecholamines
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
Epinephrine and norepinephrine produced in the
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
medulla
cortisol
inflammation
salt and water balance
initiates the activity of the Na-K ATPase
metabolism
aldosterone
inflammation
salt and water balance
initiates the activity of the Na-K ATPase
metabolism
