Endocrinology — Flashcards

Long-term effects of ACTH include _____ of ACTH receptors, thus increasing the sensitivity of the adrenal cortex

The _____ cells of the islets of Langerhans compose 20% of the islet and secrete glucagon

Activation of _____ adrenergic receptors stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver

Glucose-insulinotropic peptide causes increased release of _____ in response to an oral glucose load (endocrine effect)

Cortisol results in _____ REM sleep and increased awake time

One direct action of growth hormone is _____ glucose uptake into cells, producing an increase in glucose blood concentration

Thyroid hormones increase oxygen consumption in all tissues EXCEPT the _____, gonads, and spleen

_____ is packaged with neurophysin I

_____ is synthesized in the somatotrophs of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

When insulin acts on adipose tissue, it causes _____ triglyceride storage and decreased lipolysis