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Endocrinology:

Endocrinology:. Chapter 11. Endocrine System Function. Major control and communication system Controls… body fluid composition and volume nutrient levels growth and development reproduction physiological cycles (“biological clocks”). Nervous vs. Endocrine Control.

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Endocrinology:

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  1. Endocrinology: Chapter 11

  2. Endocrine System Function • Major control and communication system • Controls… • body fluid composition and volume • nutrient levels • growth and development • reproduction • physiological cycles (“biological clocks”)

  3. Nervous vs. Endocrine Control • The nervous system controls rapid, precise responses (ex. reflex) • The endocrine system controls activities that require long duration (ex. body growth) • energetically more efficient • Specific actions of chemical messengers are at the level of the target cell • These two systems interact and regulate each other

  4. The Endocrine System • Endocrine glands • Lack ducts • Secrete products into the interstitial fluid • Endocrine organs may be solely endocrine or multifunctional

  5. Major Endocrine Organs • Pituitary and Hypothalamus • Adrenal glands (2) • Thyroid • Parathyroid glands (4) • Pancreas • Ovaries, Testes Fig 11.1

  6. Additional Endocrine Organs Table 11.1

  7. Hormones Chemicals that are broadcast throughout the body which induce physiological changes in specific target cells.

  8. Hormone Classes • Amines • hormones derived from tyrosine and tryptophan • adrenal medulla hormones, thyroid hormones, pineal gland hormones • Peptide Hormones • made from polypeptide chains • most hormones (insulin, FSH) • Steroids • derivatives of cholesterol • adrenal cortex hormones, gonadal hormones Figs 11.2, 3.25, 11.3

  9. Mechanism of Action:Steroids & Thyroid Hormones • nonpolar • pass directly through the cell membrane • bind to protein receptor in cytoplasm or in nucleus • protein binds to gene on DNA in the nucleus • stimulates expression of that gene (protein production) Figs 11.4 and 11.6

  10. Mechanism of Action: Peptides and Most Amines • Polar • cannot pass through hydrophobic lipid bilayer • bind to receptor proteins on cell surface • activation of membrane-bound enzymes • production of a second messenger inside the cell • e.g. cAMP • 2nd messenger activates or deactivates various enzymes Figs. 11.8, 11.9 and 11.11

  11. Hormonal Regulatory Mechanisms • Regulating hormone levels • e.g. Negative feedback • Change causes change in opposite direction • e.g. thyroxine/TSH • Regulating tissue response • e.g. down regulation • Decrease # of receptors on target cell with chronically elevated hormone levels Fig 11.16

  12. Hypothalamus-Pituitary Axis • Hypothalamus • part of the diencephalon • controls release of pituitary hormones • Neural control of endocrine function • Pituitary gland • extends from the inferior surface of the hypothalamus • Two distinctive lobes (posterior and anterior) • Linked to hypothalamus by infidiubulum Fig 11.12

  13. Posterior Pituitary • Composed of nervous tissue • Neurosecretory cells produce two peptide hormones • Released when neurons undergo an AP Fig 11.13

  14. Posterior Pituitary Hormones • ADH (Anti-Diuretic Hormone) • increases reabsorption of H2O by kidneys • induces vasoconstriction in arterioles -  BP • stim. by H2O deficit,  BP • Oxytocin • Uterine contraction during childbirth • milk letdown during breast feeding • male function unclear ( occurs during ejaculation) Fig 11.13

  15. Anterior Pituitary • Composed of epithelial cells • Different cell types secrete one of six peptide hormones Fig 11.12

  16. Anterior Pituitary Hormones • TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) • Synthesis/ release of thyroid hormones • Thyroid growth • ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophin) • Activates adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids Fig 11.14

  17. Anterior Pituitary Hormones • GH (Growth Hormone, or Somatotropin) • Stimulates secretion of growth factors from various tissues • GF’s timulate growth, protein synthesis, fat breakdown and  blood glucose levels • PRL (Prolactin) • breast development and milk production during pregnancy • Modulatory roles in male reproduction and ion balance Figs 11.14, 19.18

  18. Anterior Pituitary Hormones • LH (Luteinizing Hormone) • Females • ovulation, regulation of female sex hormones • induces corpus luteum formation after ovulation • Males • regulation of male sex hormones (androgens) Fig 11.14

  19. Anterior Pituitary Hormones • FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) • Females • regulates female sex hormones, egg development • Males • Induces local mediator secretion from Sertoli cells that trigger sperm development Fig 11.14

  20. Hypothalamal Control of the Anterior Pituitary • Hypothalamal neurons produce releasing/inhibiting hormones • Stimulate or inhibit secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary • Released into Hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal blood vessels Fig 11.15

  21. Hypothalamal Regulatory Hormones • TRH (thyrotrophin-releasing hormone) • stimulates TSH release • CRH (corticotrophin-releasing hormone) • stimulates ACTH release • GHRH (growth hormone releasing hormone) • stimulates GH release • Somatostasin • inhibits GH release • PIH (prolactin inhibiting hormone) • inhibits prolactin release • GnRH (gonadotrophin-releasing hormone) • simulates FSH and LH release

  22. Adrenal Gland • Located above each kidney • Releases hormones in response to stress • Medulla hormones (amines) • Epinephrine & Norepinephrine- similar to effects of sympathetic NS (“flight or fight”) Fig 11.18

  23. Adrenal Gland • Cortex hormones (steroids) • glucocorticoids (blood glucose) • Cortisol – elevates blood glucose and fatty acid levels, inflammation suppression • mineralocorticoids (salt) • Aldosterone – increases K+ secretion and Na+ uptake by kidneys • androgens • (DHEA) – secondary sex character development, sexual behavior Fig 11.18

  24. Glucocorticoid Regulation • Cortisol - helps body cope with stress • Hypothalamus releases CRH • Stimulates ACTH from anterior pituitary • Stimulates cortisol release from adrenal gland • Cortisol inhibits CRH release and desensitizes ant. pit. to its effects Fig 11.20

  25. Thyroid Gland • Produces two groups of hormones • Thyroid hormones (amines) • Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) - Increase metabolic rate and body heat production • Calcitonin (peptide) • increases bone matrix formation and Ca2+ secretion from kidneys • reduces blood Ca2+ levels Fig 11.21

  26. Thyroxine Regulation • Secretion regulated by the hypothalamus-pituitary axis • Hypothalamus releases TRH • TRH stimulates ant. pituitary to release TSH • TSH stimulates thyroid to secrete T4 • negative feedback of T4 onto ant. pituitary •  T4,  TSH release Fig 11.16

  27. Thyroid Abnormalities:Hyperthyroidism • Grave’s Disease • production of thyroid stimulating immunoglobin • Mimics TSH function, not subject to negative feedback regulation • Overproduction of thyroid hormones • Symptoms •  BMR =  body weight,  body temp • Hyperexcitability of nervous system • Restless behavior,  HR, etc. • Exopthalmos - bulging eyes Fig 11.26

  28. Thyroid Abnormalities:Hypothyroidism • General symptoms • Decreased BMR •  Body temperature •  Weight gain •  Alterness (impaired CNS function) • Easily fatigued

  29. Thyroid Abnormalities:Hypothyroidism • Cretinism • low TH production during infancy • Reduced growth rate (dwarfism) • Severe mental retardation Fig 11.27

  30. Thyroid Abnormalities:Hypothyroidism • Goiter Formation • Reduced thyroid hormone production due to iodine deficiency •  TSH production • Abnormal thyroid growth Figs 11.24, 11.25

  31. Parathyroid Glands • Four small organs located on posterior surface of the thyroid • Secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) • promotes bone matrix breakdown • Reduces Ca2+ secretion in the kidneys • Elevates Ca2+ in blood Figs 11.28, 11.29

  32. Pancreas • Both an endocrine organ and digestive organ • Endocrine cells located in Islets of Langerhans • Contain 2 cell types •  cells - secrete glucagon •  cells - secrete insulin • Important in regulating glucose levels of the blood Fig 11.30

  33. Insulin • Induces glucose uptake and utilization by cells (esp. muscle and liver) • Lowers blood glucose levels • promotes removal of glucose from blood • Promotes formation of glycogen • polymer of glucose for storage • Promotes conversion of glucose into fat in adipose tissue • Stimulates amino acid uptake by cells and protein formation

  34. Insulin Regulation • Blood glucose level is the major factor controlling insulin and glucagon secretion •  glucose → insulin → glucose •  glucose → insulin → glucose • Maintenance of blood glucose at homeostatic levels via negative feedback Fig 11.31

  35. Glucagon • Secreted when blood glucose levels are VERY LOW • Increase in blood glucose: • Activates liver enzymes to convert glycogen into glucose • Stimulates breakdown of stored fat and release of fatty acids into blood • used as secondary energy source • Opposes the actions of insulin

  36. Diabetes Mellitus • Insulin deficiency or excessive tolerance • cells do not take up glucose • results in excess glucose in blood (hyperglycemia) • Problems • dehydration • lose excessive water from urination • blood volume/pressure problems • starvation - body cannot use glucose • break down of fats, formation of ketone bodies • metabolic acidosis

  37. Diabetes Mellitus Two types: • Type-I (Insulin-dependent, juvenile-onset) • Degeneration of b-cells • no endogenous insulin • Must give exogenous insulin • Type-II (non-insulin dependent, adult-onset) • Cells desensitized (tolerant) of diabetes • Often due to obesity • controlled by regulating dietary glucose

  38. Hypoglycemia • Overproduction of insulin or hypersensitivity • Reactive hypoglycemia • -cells overproduce insulin in response to increased glucose levels • too much glucose driven into cells from blood • depressed brain function

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