Photo: Colorized transmission electron micrograph of an endocrine cell from the anterior pituitary gland The secretory vesicles (brown) contain hormones From: Seeley’s Anatomy & Physiology 10th ed New York, NY: McGraw-Hill 2010
Learning Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Describe the four classes of chemical messengers Define hormone and target tissue Distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands Compare and contrast the nervous system with the endocrine system Describe the common characteristics of all hormones Define binding protein, bound hormone, and free hormone and discuss the effect of binding proteins on circulating hormone levels 7. List and describe the two chemical categories of hormones 8. Explain the influence of the chemical nature of a hormone on its transport in the blood, its removal from circulation, and its life span 9. Describe the three main patterns of hormone secretion
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Overview of the Endocrine System Endocrine system uses hormones to transfer information between different tissues It is a finely regulated machine that uses feedback loops and sensors to ensure constant homeostasis within body It plays some form of regulatory role in almost all physiologic processes It has effects on development, growth, metabolism and reproduction and works with almost every organ system, including the nervous and immune system In contrast to neurotransmitters, which work in synapse between neuron endplate and receptors they act on, hormones are secreted into circulation and can work on tissues far away from source of origin Marc Imhotep Cray, MD
Classes of Chemical Messengers 1. Autocrine chemical messengers An autocrine chemical messenger stimulates the cell that originally secreted it Examples are those secreted by white blood cells during an infection Several types WBCs can stimulate their own replication, so that total number of white blood cells increases rapidly 2 Paracrine chemical messengers Paracrine chemical messengers act locally on nearby cells These chemical messengers are secreted by one cell type into extracellular fluid and affect surrounding cells An is histamine, released by certain white blood cells during allergic reactions Histamine stimulates vasodilation in nearby blood vessels
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Classes of Chemical Messengers (2) 3 Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers secreted by neurons that activate an adjacent cell, whether it is another neuron, a muscle cell, or a glandular cell  NTs are secreted into a synaptic cleft, rather than into bloodstream Therefore, in strictest sense NTs are paracrine agents, but for our purposes it is most appropriate to consider them as a separate category 4 Endocrine chemical messengers Endocrine chemical messengers are secreted into bloodstream by certain glands and cells, which together constitute endocrine system  These chemical messengers travel through general circulation to their target cells Marc Imhotep Cray, MD
The routes by which chemical signals are delivered to cells.
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Autonomic Nervous System vs Endocrine System in Homeostasis Autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the moment-to-moment regulator of the internal environment, regulating specific functions that occur without conscious control: respiration, circulation, digestion, body temperature, metabolism, sweating, secretions of certain endocrine glands Endocrine system, in contrast, provides slower, more generalized regulation by secreting hormones into the systemic circulation to act at distant, widespread sites over periods of minutes to hours to days Marc Imhotep Cray, MD
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ANS and Endocrine System [common properties]
high-level integration in brain ability to influence processes in distant regions of body extensive use of negative feedback maintain homeostasis both systems use chemicals for transmission of information
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Homeostasis  The physiologic process of maintaining an internal environment (ECF environment) compatible with normal health  Autonomic reflexes maintain set points and modulate organ system functions via negative feedback in pursuit of homeostasis
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Homeostasis (2) A dynamic steady state of constituents in internal environment (ECF) that surrounds and exchanges materials with cells
Factors homeostatically maintained: (Controlled Variables) Concentration of nutrient molecules Concentration of O2 and CO2 Concentration of waste products pH Concentration of water, salts, and other electrolytes Temperature Volume and pressure Marc Imhotep Cray, MD
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Homeostasis (3) Nervous
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Endocrine
Wired
Wireless
Neurotransmitters
Hormones Hormones
Short Distance Short Distance
Long Distance Distance Long
Closeness
Receptor Specificity
Rapid Onset
Delayed Onset
Short Duration
Prolonged Duration
Rapid Response
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Components of a negative feedback control system Recognizes deviation of normal set point value
Attempt to restore set point value
Measures control variable
COMPARATOR SENSOR stretch receptors, chemo-, baro-, osmo-, and thermoreceptors etc
+ ERROR SIGNAL
SET POINT
EFFECTOR
CONTROLLED VARIABLE (SEE NEXT SLIDE)
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Negative feedback: Initiation of responses that counter deviations of controlled variables from their normal range
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK Important variable maintained within a normal range
Effector opposes stimulus Redrawn after: Kibble JD, Halsey CR, Homeostasis: In Medical Physiology -The Big Picture; McGraw-Hill ,2009:2
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Examples of Physiologic Controlled Variables Controlled Variable
Typical Set Point Value
(Arterial Blood Sample)
Arterial O2 partial pressure Arterial CO2 partial pressure Arterial blood pH Glucose Core body temperature Serum Na+ Serum K+ Serum Ca2+ Mean arterial blood pressure Glomerular filtration rate
100 mm Hg 40 mm Hg pH 74 90 mg/dL (5 mM) 984째F (37째C) 140 mEq/L 40 mEq/L 45 mEq/L 90 mm Hg 120 mL /min
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Some Important Negative Feedback Control Systems
From Carroll RG Elsevier’s Integrated Physiology Mosby, Inc. 2007; TABLE 1-3, Pg 5
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Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Control and Autonomic & Hormonal Feedback Loops
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Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Secrete biologically active molecules into blood Lack ducts
Carry hormones to target cells that contain specific receptor proteins for that hormone
Target cells can respond in a specific fashion Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Neurohormone: Specialized neurons that secrete chemicals into blood rather than synaptic cleft Chemical secreted is called neurohormone Hormones: Affect metabolism of target organs Help regulate total body metabolism, growth, and reproduction
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Chemical Classification of Hormones
Amines: Hormones derived from tyrosine and tryptophan NE, Epi, T4 Polypeptides and proteins: Polypeptides: Chains of < 100 amino acids in length ADH Protein hormones: Polypeptide chains with > 100 amino acids Growth hormone
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Chemical Classification of Hormones cont.
Lipids derived from cholesterol Are lipophilic hormones Testosterone Estradiol Cortisol Progesterone
Glycoproteins: Long polypeptides (>100) bound to 1 or more carbohydrate (CHO) groups FSH and LH
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Cholesterol-derived (Steroid) Hormones
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Chemical Classification of Hormones cont.
Hormones can also be divided into: Polar: H20 soluble Nonpolar (lipophilic): H20 insoluble Can gain entry into target cells Steroid hormones and T4 Pineal gland secretes melatonin: Has properties of both H20 soluble and lipophilic hormones
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Prohormones and Prehormones
Prohormone: Precursor is a longer chained polypeptide that is cut and spliced together to make the hormone Proinsulin Preprohormone: Prohormone derived from larger precursor molecule Preproinsulin Prehormone: Molecules secreted by endocrine glands that are inactive until changed into hormones by target cells T4 converted to T3
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Common Aspects of Neural and Endocrine Regulation
APs are chemical events produced by diffusion of ions through neuron plasma membrane Action of some hormones are accompanied by ion diffusion and electrical changes in target cell Nerve axon boutons release NTs Some chemicals are secreted as hormones, and also are NTs In order for either a NT or hormone to function in physiological regulation: Target cell must have specific receptor proteins Combination of regulatory molecule with its receptor proteins must cause a specific sequence of changes There must be a mechanism to quickly turn off action of a regulator
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Hormonal Interactions
Synergistic: Two hormones work together to produce a result
Additive: Each hormone separately produces response, together at same concentrations stimulate even greater effect NE and Epi
Complementary: Each hormone stimulates different step in process FSH and testosterone
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Hormonal Interactions cont.
Permissive effects: Hormone enhances responsiveness of a target organ to second hormone
Increases activity of a second hormone Prior exposure of uterus to estrogen induces formation of receptors for progesterone
Antagonistic effects: Action of one hormone antagonizes effects of another
Insulin and glucagon
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Effects of [Hormone] on Tissue Response
[Hormone] in blood reflects rate of secretion
Half-life: Time required for blood [hormone] to be reduced to ½ reference level Minutes to days
Normal tissue responses are produced only when [hormone] are present within physiological range
Varying [hormone] within normal, physiological range can affect responsiveness of target cells
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Effects of [Hormone] on Tissue Response
Priming effect (upregulation): Increase number of receptors formed on target cells in response to particular hormone Greater response by target cell Desensitization (downregulation): Prolonged exposure to high [polypeptide hormone]
Subsequent exposure to same [hormone] produces less response Decrease in number of receptors on target cells Insulin in adipose cells
Pulsatile secretion may prevent downregulation
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Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Hormones of same chemical class have similar mechanisms of action Similarities include: Location of cellular receptor proteins depends on chemical nature of hormone Events that occur in target cells To respond to a hormone: Target cell must have specific receptors for that hormone (specificity) Hormones exhibit: Affinity (bind to receptors with high bond strength) Saturation (low capacity of receptors)
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Hormones that Bind to Nuclear Receptor Proteins
Lipophilic steroid and thyroid hormones are attached to plasma carrier proteins Hormones dissociate from carrier proteins to pass through lipid component of target plasma membrane
Receptors for lipophilic hormones are known as nuclear hormone receptors
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Nuclear Hormone Receptors
Steroid receptors are located in cytoplasm and in nucleus
Function within cell to activate genetic transcription
Each nuclear hormone receptor has 2 regions:
Messenger RNA directs synthesis of specific enzyme proteins that change metabolism A ligand (hormone)-binding domain DNA-binding domain
Receptor must be activated by binding to hormone before binding to specific region of DNA called HRE (hormone responsive element)
Located adjacent to gene that will be transcribed
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Mechanisms of Steroid Hormone Action Cytoplasmic receptor binds to steroid hormone Translocates to nucleus DNA-binding domain binds to specific HRE of the DNA Dimerization* occurs Stimulates transcription of particular genes *Dimerization = Process of 2 receptor units coming together at the 2 half-sites.
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Mechanism of Thyroid Hormone Action
T4 passes into cytoplasm and is converted to T3
Receptor proteins located in nucleus
T3 binds to ligand-binding domain Other half-site is vitamin A derivative (9-cis-retinoic) acid
DNA-binding domain can then bind to the half-site of the HRE
Two partners can bind to the DNA to activate HRE
Stimulate transcription of genes Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Hormones that Use 2nd Messengers
Hormones that cannot pass through plasma membrane use 2nd messengers
Catecholamine, polypeptide, and glycoprotein hormones bind to receptor proteins on target plasma membrane
Actions are mediated by 2nd messengers (signaltransduction mechanisms)
Extracellular hormones are transduced into intracellular 2nd messengers
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Adenylate Cyclase-cAMP Polypeptide or glycoprotein hormone binds to receptor protein causing dissociation of a subunit of G-protein G-protein subunit binds to and activates adenylate cyclase ATP cAMP + PPi cAMP attaches to inhibitory subunit of protein kinase Inhibitory subunit dissociates and activates protein kinase
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Adenylate Cyclase-cAMP
Phosphorylates enzymes within cell to produce hormone’s effects
Modulates activity of enzymes present in cell
Alters metabolism of cell
cAMP inactivated by phosphodiesterase
Hydrolyzes cAMP to inactive fragments
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Phospholipase-C-Ca2+
Binding of epinephrine to α-adrenergic receptor in plasma membrane activates a G- protein intermediate, phospholipase C
Phospholipase C splits phospholipid into IP3 and DAG nd messengers Both derivatives serve as 2
IP3 diffuses through cytoplasm to ER
Binding of IP3 to receptor protein in ER causes Ca2+ channels to open
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Phospholipase-C-Ca2+ cont.
Ca2+ diffuses into cytoplasm
Ca2+ binds to calmodulin
Calmodulin activates specific protein kinase enzymes
Alters metabolism of cell, producing hormone’s effects Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Epinephrine Can Act Through Two 2nd Messenger Systems
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Tyrosine Kinase
Insulin receptor consists of 2 units that dimerize when they bind with insulin
Insulin binds to ligand–binding site on plasma membrane, activating enzymatic site in cytoplasm
Autophosphorylation occurs, increasing tyrosine kinase activity
Activates signaling molecules
Stimulate glycogen, fat and protein synthesis Stimulate insertion of GLUT-4 (glucose transporter) carrier proteins
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Pituitary Gland
Pituitary gland is located in diencephalon Structurally and functionally divided into:
Anterior lobe Posterior lobe
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Pituitary Gland cont.
Anterior pituitary(adenohypophysis):
Master gland Derived from a pouch of epithelial tissue that migrates upward from mouth
Consists of 2 parts:
Pars distalis: anterior pituitary Pars tuberalis: thin extension in contact with the infundibulum
Posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis):
Formed by downgrowth of brain during fetal development Is in contact with infundibulum Nerve fibers extend through infundibulum
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Pituitary Hormones
Anterior Pituitary:
Trophic effects: High blood [hormone] causes target organ to hypertrophy
Low blood [hormone] causes target organ to atrophy Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Pituitary Hormones cont.
Posterior pituitary:
Stores and releases 2 hormones that are produced in hypothalamus: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH/vasopressin): Promotes retention of H20 by kidneys Less H20 is excreted in urine Oxytocin: Stimulates contractions of uterus during parturition Stimulates contractions of mammary gland alveoli Milk-ejection reflex
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Hypothalamic Control of Posterior Pituitary
Hypothalamus neuron cell bodies produce:
ADH: supraoptic nuclei Oxytocin: paraventricular nuclei
Transported along hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract
Stored in posterior pituitary
Release controlled by neuroendocrine reflexes
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Hypothalamic Control of Anterior Pituitary
Hormonal control rather than neural Hypothalamus neurons synthesize releasing and inhibiting hormones Hormones are transported to axon endings of median eminence Hormones secreted into hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system regulate secretions of anterior pituitary Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Feedback Control of Anterior Pituitary
Anterior pituitary and hypothalamic secretions are controlled by target organs they regulate
Secretions are controlled by negative feedback inhibition by target gland hormones ( so-called second tier hormones )
Negative feedback at 2 levels:
The target gland hormone can act on hypothalamus and inhibit secretion of releasing hormones The target gland hormone can act on anterior pituitary and inhibit response to the releasing hormone
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Feedback Control of Anterior Pituitary cont.
Short feedback loop:
Retrograde transport of blood from anterior pituitary to hypothalamus
Hormone released by anterior pituitary inhibits secretion of releasing hormone
Positive feedback effect:
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Higher Brain Function and Pituitary Secretion
Axis:
Relationship between hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and a particular target gland Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad axis
Hypothalamus receives input from higher brain centers
Psychological stress affects: Circadian rhythms Menstrual cycle
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Adrenal Glands
Paired organs that cap kidneys
Each gland consists of an outer cortex and inner medulla
Adrenal medulla:
Derived from embryonic neural crest ectoderm (same tissue that produces sympathetic ganglia) Synthesizes and secretes: Catecholamines (mainly Epi but some NE)
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Functions of Adrenal Medulla
Innervated by preganglionic sympathetic axons Increase respiratory rate Increase HR and cardiac output Vasoconstrict blood vessels, thus increasing venous return Stimulate glycogenolysis Stimulate lipolysis
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Adrenal Glands
Adrenal cortex:
Consists of 3 zones:
Does not receive neural innervation Must be stimulated hormonally (ACTH) Zona glomerulosa Zona fasciculata Zona reticularis
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Functions of the Adrenal Cortex
Zona glomerulosa: Mineralcorticoids (aldosterone): + + Stimulate kidneys to reabsorb Na and secrete K Zona fasciculata: Glucocorticoids (cortisol): Inhibit glucose utilization and stimulate gluconeogenesis Zona reticularis (DHEA): Sex steroids: Supplement sex steroids
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Functions of Adrenal Cortex
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Stress and Adrenal Gland
Non-specific response to stress produces general adaptation syndrome (GAS) Alarm phase:
Stage of resistance:
Adrenal glands activated Stage of readjustment
Stage of exhaustion:
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Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid gland is located just below larynx
Thyroid is largest of pure endocrine glands
Follicular cells secrete thyroxine
Parafollicular cells secrete calcitonin
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Production of Thyroid Hormones
Iodide (I-) actively transported into follicle and secreted into colloid
Iodine attached to tyrosine within thyroglobulin chain
Oxidized to iodine (Io)
Attachment of 1 iodine produces monoiodotyrosine (MIT) Attachment of 2 iodines produces diiodotyrosine (DIT)
MIT and DIT or 2 DIT molecules coupled together
T3 and T4 produced
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Production of Thyroid Hormones cont.
T3 and T4 produced TSH stimulates pinocytosis into follicular cell
Enzymes hydrolyze T3 and T4 from thyroglobulin
Attached to TBG and released into blood
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Production of Thyroid Hormones
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Actions of T3
Stimulates protein synthesis Promotes maturation of nervous system Stimulates rate of cellular respiration by: Production of uncoupling proteins Increase active transport by Na+/K+ pumps Lower cellular [ATP] Increases metabolic heat Increases metabolic rate Stimulates increased consumption of glucose, fatty acids and other molecules
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Diseases of Thyroid
Iodine-deficiency (endemic) goiter: Abnormal growth of thyroid gland In absence of sufficient iodine, cannot produce adequate amounts of T4 and T3 Lack of negative feedback inhibition Stimulates TSH, which causes abnormal growth Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Diseases of Thyroid cont.
Adult myxedema: (Iodine-deficiency goiter cont.) Accumulation of mucoproteins and fluid in subcutaneous tissue Symptoms: Decreased metabolic rate Weight gain Decreased ability to adapt to cold Lethargy
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Diseases of Thyroid cont.
Grave’s disease: Autoimmune disorder: Exerts TSH-like effects on thyroid Not affected by negative feedback
Cretinism: Hypothyroid from end of 1st trimester to 6 months postnatally Severe mental retardation
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Parathyroid Glands
Embedded in lateral lobes of thyroid gland Parathyroid hormone (PTH):
Only hormone secreted by parathyroid glands
Single most important hormone in control of blood [Ca2+] Stimulated by decreased blood [Ca2+] Promotes rise in blood [Ca2+] by acting on bones, kidney and intestines Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Pancreatic Islets (Islets of Langerhans)
Alpha cells secrete glucagon
Stimulus is decrease in blood [glucose] Stimulates glycogenolysis and lipolysis Stimulates conversion of fatty acids to ketones
Beta cells secrete insulin
Stimulus is increase in blood [glucose] Promotes entry of glucose into cells Converts glucose to glycogen and fat Aids entry of amino acids into cells Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011
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Pineal Gland
Secretes melatonin: Production stimulated by suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in hypothalamus
SCN is primary center for circadian rhythms Light/dark changes required to synchronize Melatonin secretion increases with darkness and peaks in middle of night
May inhibit GnRH May function in onset of puberty (controversial)
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Pineal Gland
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Thymus
Site of production of T cells (thymus- dependent cells), which are lymphocytes Lymphocytes are involved in cell-mediated immunity
Secretes hormones that are believed to stimulate T cells after leave thymus Thymus gland size is large in newborns and children Regresses after puberty and becomes infiltrated with strands of fibrous tissue
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Gonads and Placenta
Gonads (testes and ovaries): Secrete sex hormones Testosterone Estradiol 17-β After menopause, produces estrone Progesterone Placenta: Secretes large amounts of estriol, progesterone, hCG, hCS
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Autocrine and Paracrine Regulation
Autocrine: Produced and act within same tissue of an organ All autocrine regulators control gene expression in target cells Paracrine: Produced within one tissue and regulate a different tissue of same organ Cytokines (lymphokines): Regulate different cells (interleukins) Growth factors: Promote growth and cell division in any organ Neutrophins: Guide regenerating peripheral neurons
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Prostaglandins
Most diverse group of autocrine regulators Produced in almost every organ Wide variety of functions Different prostaglandins may exert antagonistic effects in some tissues
Immune system: Promote inflammatory process Reproductive system: Play role in ovulation Digestive system: Inhibit gastric secretion
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Prostaglandins
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Prostaglandins cont.
Respiratory system: May bronchoconstrict or bronchodilate
Circulatory system: Vasoconstrictors or vasodilators
Urinary system: Vasodilation Inhibitors of prostaglandin synthesis: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) Aspirin, indomethacin, ibuprofen: inhibit COX1 Celecoxib : inhibit COX2
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THE END
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Further study: eLearning Endocrine cloud folder tools and resources Textbooks Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011 Mulroney SE. and Myers AK. Netter's Essential Physiology. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2009 Hall JE. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 13Ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2016
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