Endocrinology — Flashcards

The _____ effect is the inhibition of thyroperoxidase by excess iodine

Thyroid, Pituitary, & Adrenal _____ stimulates the liver to produce IGF-1

Activation of _____ adrenergic receptors on pancreatic islet cells causes decreased insulin release

Obesity _____ the conversion of T4 to T3, thus increasing the amount of active hormone

The effects of cortisol may be remembered with the mnemonic "A BIG FIB": A: _____B: Blood pressure (increased, via alpha1)I: Insulin resistance (increased)G: Gluconeogenesis (increased)F: Fibroblast activity (decreased)I: Inflammatory/Immune response (decreased)B: Bone formation (decreased)

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) stimulates _____ secretion and inhibits glucagon secretion

One major effect of thyroid hormone is increased _____ with a resultant increase in BMR and body temperature, due to increased Na/K+-ATPase activity

In bone, PTH receptors are located on _____, but not on osteoclasts

Glucocorticoids _____ glucose utilization by tissues and decrease insulin sensitivity of adipose tissue

Parathyroid hormone is secreted in response to decreased plasma _____ and 1,25-(OH)2 D3