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The Endocrine System and Hormone Function--An Overview Define hormone and target organ.Describe how hormones bring about their effects in the body.Explain how various endocrine glands are stimulated to release their hormonal products.Define negative feedback and describe its role in regulating blood levels of the various hormones.
The Major Endocrine Organs Describe the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.On an appropriate diagram, identify the major endocrine glands and tissues.List hormones produced by the endocrine glands and discuss their general functions.Discuss ways in which hormones promote body homeostasis by giving examples of hormonal actions.Describe the functional relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.Describe major pathological consequences of hypersecretion and hyposecretion of the hormones considered in this chapter.
Other Hormone-Producing Tissues and Organs Indicate the endocrine role of the kidneys, the stomach and intestine, the heart, and the placenta.
Define hormone and target organ
• Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
• Target organ: A tissue or organ upon which a hormone exerts its action; generally, a tissue or organ with appropriate receptors for a hormone.
Describe how hormones bring about their effects in the body.• Changes in plasma membrane permeability or electrical
state
• Synthesis of proteins, such as enzymes
• Activation or inactivation of enzymes
• Stimulation of mitosis
• Promotion of secretory activity
The Chemistry of Hormones
• Hormones are classified chemically as1. Amino acid–based, which includes
• Proteins, Peptides, Amines
2. Steroids—made from cholesterol; sex hormones made by gonads & hormones of adrenal cortex
Local Hormones:– Prostaglandins—made from highly active lipids
released by nearly all cell membranes
Direct Gene Activation (Steroid Hormone Action)
1. Diffuse through the plasma membrane of target cells
2. Enter the nucleus
3. Bind to a specific protein within the nucleus
4. Bind to specific sites on the cell’s DNA
5. Activate genes that result in synthesis of new proteins
Second-Messenger System (Nonsteroid Hormone Action)
1. Hormone binds to a membrane receptor
2. Hormone does not enter the cell
3. Sets off a series of reactions that activates an enzyme
4. Catalyzes a reaction that produces a second-messenger molecule
5. Oversees additional intracellular changes to promote a specific response
Explain how various endocrine glands are stimulated to release their hormonal products
1. Hormonal Stimuli- Endocrine glands are activated by other hormones
2. Humoral Stimuli-Changing blood levels of certain ions stimulate hormone release
3. Neural Stimuli-Nerve impulses stimulate hormone release; Most are under the control of the sympathetic nervous system
Hormonal Stimuli of Endocrine Glands
Figure 9.2a
• Most common stimuli• Endocrine glands are
activated by other hormones
• Examples:– Anterior pituitary
hormones
Humoral Stimuli of Endocrine Glands
Figure 9.2b
• Changing blood levels of certain ions stimulate hormone release
• Humoral indicates various body fluids such as blood and bile
• Examples:– Parathyroid hormone– Calcitonin– Insulin
Figure 9.2c
Neural Stimuli of Endocrine Glands• Nerve impulses stimulate
hormone release• Most are under the
control of the sympathetic nervous system
• Examples include: the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine by the adrenal medulla
Define negative feedback and describe its role in regulating blood levels of the various hormones.
• Negative feedback– Includes most homeostatic control mechanisms– Shuts off the original stimulus, or reduces its
intensity• Hormone secretion is triggered by a stimulus or low
hormone levels in the blood triggers the release of more hormone
• Hormone release stops once an appropriate level in the blood is reached
Describe the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.
• Two major gland types– Endocrine gland
• Ductless since secretions diffuse into blood vessels• All secretions are hormones
– Exocrine gland• Secretions empty through ducts to the epithelial
surface• Include sweat and oil glands
On an appropriate diagram, identify the major endocrine glands and tissues.
List hormones produced by the endocrine glands and discuss their general functions.
1. Pituitary gland2. Thyroid gland3. Parathyroid glands4. Adrenal glands5. Pineal gland6. Thymus gland7. Pancreas8. Gonads (Ovaries
and Testes)9. Hypothalamus
Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary
Figure 9.4
Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary
Figure 9.6
Thyroid Gland
Figure 9.7a
• Thyroid hormone– Major metabolic hormone– Composed of two active
iodine-containing hormones
• Thyroxine (T4)—secreted by thyroid follicles
• Triiodothyronine (T3)—conversion of T4 at target tissues
• Calcitonin– Decreases blood calcium
levels by causing its deposition on bone
– Antagonistic to parathyroid hormone
– Produced by parafollicular cells
– Parafollicular cells are found between the follicles
Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex
Figure 9.11
Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex
• Mineralocorticoids (mainly aldosterone)• Glucocorticoids (cortisone and cortisol) • Sex hormones(Mostly androgens (male sex hormones)
some estrogens (female sex hormones)
Hormones of the Adrenal MedullaTwo similar hormones (catecholamines)
Epinephrine (adrenaline)Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex
Figure 9.12
• Mineralocorticoids (mainly aldosterone)– Produced in outer adrenal cortex– Regulate mineral content in blood– Regulate water and electrolyte
balance– Target organ is the kidney– Production stimulated by renin
and aldosterone– Production inhibited by atrial
natriuretic peptide (ANP)
Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex
• Glucocorticoids (including cortisone and cortisol)– Produced in the middle layer of the adrenal cortex– Promote normal cell metabolism– Help resist long-term stressors– Released in response to increased blood levels of
ACTH
Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex
• Sex hormones– Produced in the inner layer of the adrenal cortex– Small amounts are made throughout life– Mostly androgens (male sex hormones) are made
but some estrogens (female sex hormones) are also formed
Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla
• Produces two similar hormones (catecholamines)– Epinephrine (adrenaline)– Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
• These hormones prepare the body to deal with short-term stress (“fight or flight”) by– Increasing heart rate, blood pressure, blood
glucose levels– Dilating small passageways of lungs
Roles of the Hypothalamus and Adrenal Glands in the Stress Response
Figure 9.13
Short term More prolongedStress
Hypothalamus
Nerve impulses
Adrenalcortex
Releasing hormone
Corticotropic cells ofanterior pituitary
ACTH
Mineralocorticoids Glucocorticoids
1. Retention of sodiumand water by kidneys
2. Increased bloodvolume and bloodpressure
1. Proteins and fatsconverted to glucoseor broken down forenergy
2. Increased bloodsugar
3. Suppression ofimmune system
Long-term stress responseShort-termstress response
Spinal cord
Adrenalmedulla
Preganglionicsympatheticfibers
Catecholamines(epinephrine andnorepinephrine)
1. Increased heart rate2. Increased blood pressure3. Liver converts glycogen to
glucose and releases glucoseto blood
4. Dilation of bronchioles5. Changes in blood flow
patterns, leading to increasedalertness and decreaseddigestive and kidney activity
6. Increased metabolic rate
Pineal Gland
• Found on the third ventricle of the brain
• Secretes melatonin– Helps establish the body’s wake and
sleep cycles– Believed to coordinate the hormones
of fertility in humans
Thymus Gland
• Located posterior to the sternum
• Largest in infants and children
• Produces thymosin– Matures some types of
white blood cells– Important in developing
the immune system
Pancreatic Islets• The pancreas is a mixed gland and has both
endocrine and exocrine functions• The pancreatic islets produce hormones
– Insulin—allows glucose to cross plasma membranes into cells from beta cells
– Glucagon—allows glucose to enter the blood from alpha cells
– These hormones are antagonists that maintain blood sugar homeostasis
Gonads
• Ovaries– Produce eggs– Produce two groups of
steroid hormone• Estrogens• Progesterone
• Testes– Produce sperm– Produce androgens,
such as testosterone
Hormones of the Ovaries• Estrogens
– Stimulate the development of secondary female characteristics – Mature female reproductive organs
• With progesterone, estrogens also– Promote breast development– Regulate menstrual cycle
• Progesterone– Acts with estrogen to bring about the menstrual cycle– Helps in the implantation of an embryo in the uterus– Helps prepare breasts for lactation
Hormones of the Testes
• Produce several androgens• Testosterone is the most important androgen
– Responsible for adult male secondary sex characteristics
– Promotes growth and maturation of male reproductive system
– Required for sperm cell production
Discuss ways in which hormones promote body homeostasis by giving examples of hormonal actions.
• Homeostasis—maintenance of a stable internal environment
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium in Blood
Figure 9.10
Calcium homeostasis of blood9–11 mg/100 ml
RisingbloodCa2+
levels
Thyroid glandreleasescalcitonin
Osteoclastsdegrade bonematrix and releaseCa2+ into blood
PTH
Calcitonin Calcitoninstimulatescalcium saltdepositin bone
Parathyroidglands releaseparathyroidhormone (PTH)
Thyroidgland
Thyroidgland
Parathyroidglands
FallingbloodCa2+
levels
Imbalance
Imbalance
Hormonal Regulation of Blood Glucose
Describe the functional relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
• Hormonal release by pituitary is regulated by releasing and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus
• Hypothalamus produces two hormones• These hormones are transported to neurosecretory
cells of the posterior pituitary– Oxytocin– Antidiuretic hormone
• The posterior pituitary is not strictly an endocrine gland, but does release hormones
Describe major pathological consequences of hypersecretion and hyposecretion of the hormones considered in this chapter.• Growth hormone (GH) disorders
– Pituitary dwarfism results from hyposecretion of GH during childhood– Gigantism results from hypersecretion of GH during childhood– Acromegaly results from hypersecretion of GH during adulthood
• Thyroid Gland• Goiters
– Thyroid gland enlarges due to lack of iodine– Salt is iodized to prevent goiters
• Cretinism– Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine– Results in dwarfism during childhood
• Myxedema– Caused by hypothyroidism in adults– Results in physical and mental slugishness
• Graves’ disease– Caused by hyperthyroidism– Results in increased metabolism, heat intolerance, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and
exophthalmos
• Adrenal Glands• Adrenal cortex disorders• Addison’s disease
– Results from hyposecretion of all adrenal cortex hormones– Bronze skin tone, muscles are weak, burnout, susceptibility to
infection• Hyperaldosteronism
– May result from an ACTH-releasing tumor– Excess water and sodium are retained leading to high blood pressure
and edema• Cushing’s syndrome
– Results from a tumor in the middle cortical area of the adrenal cortex– “Moon face,” “buffalo hump” on the upper back, high blood
pressure, hyperglycemia, weakening of bones, depression
Indicate the endocrine role of the kidneys, the stomach and intestine, the heart, and the placenta.
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