Endocrinology — Flashcards

In adipose tissue, insulin stimulates _____ and inhibits lipolysis

In females, the adrenal androgens are responsible for the development of _____ and for libido

In men, increased levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) causes _____ due to decreased free testosterone

_____ of the tuberoinfundibular dopamine pathway results in symptoms of prolactin excess

_____ acts on the zona glomerulosa to stimulate aldosterone synthesis via increased activity of the enzyme aldosterone synthase

Prolactin secretion is _____ by dopamine (prolactin inhibiting factor [PIF])

In senescence, gonadotropin levels are _____ and FSH levels are greater than LH levels

At _____ levels, PTH exerts anabolic effects on osteoblasts and osteoclasts.

Cortisol causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion

Glucagon causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion