Endocrinology — Flashcards

PTH action causes increased urinary _____ and phosphat-uria

_____ puberty, excessive levels of growth hormone cause gigantism (increased linear growth)

The _____ cells of the islets of Langerhans compose 65% of the islet and secrete insulin

Chronic excess levels of cortisol (glucocorticoid) result in decreased levels of _____ and ACTH via negative feedback

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

Vasopressin (ADH) causes _____ of arterioles by activating V1 receptors

The main functions of thyroid hormone can be remembered with the "6 B's": 1. _____ 2. Bone growth 3. Beta-adrenergic effects 4. Basal metabolic rate (increased) 5. Blood sugar (increased) 6. Break down lipids

Tissues that are not dependent on insulin for glucose uptake may be remembered using the mnemonic "BRICK LIPS":B: _____R: RBCsI: IntestineC: CorneaK: KidneyL: LiverI: Islet (Beta) cellsP: PlacentaS: Spermatocytes

The _____ effect is the inhibition of thyroperoxidase by excess iodine

The hormone sensitivity (responsiveness) of a target tissue may be changed in two ways: 1. Change the _____ of receptors 2. Change the affinity of receptors