Endocrinology — Flashcards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Initially and transiently, PTH causes an increase in bone _____ by a direct action on osteoblasts

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