WELCOME TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

November 14th

1. Compare and contrast the Nervous system with the Endocrine system with regards to: rate/signal/modification/effect

2. Hormones of the Endocrine system can be placed in three categories. Name the categories and give an example of one hormone/gland.

3. How do steroid and proteins differ as to how they circulate in the blood plasma?

4. Describe three ways that hormones can be removed from the blood.

5. What do the terms "down regulation" and "up regulation" mean as to the effect of a hormone on its target receptors?

November16

1. Describe the four different effects which can occur when a hormone binds to its extracellular receptor.

2. Describe the actions of a steroid hormone: Where does it bind to its receptor? What does the hormone-receptor complex target in the cell? What changes occur?

3. Provide the general steps involved with secretion of hormones associated with the Posterior Pituitary.

4. What are the triggers and targets for the following hormones: ADH (& vasopressin)/Oxytocin

5. Provide the general steps that lead to the secretion of hormones from the Anterior Pituitary.

November 21st

1. What are the triggers which stimulate the release of the following hormones of the Anterior Pituitary: TSH/ACTH/LH&FSH/Prolactin/GH

2. What are the releasing hormones associated with each of the hormones listed in #1?

3. LH and FSH are considered both tropic and direct hormones. Explain the interactions which indicated a tropic effect and what interactions indicate a direct effect.

4. What are the three ways in which GH regulates metabolism?

November 28th

1. What triggers the release of Liptropin, Endorphins, and MSH from the Anterior Pituitary? What are their functions?

2. What is the role of iodide in the development of T3/T4 (Thyroid hormones)

3. Walk through the steps in the development of T3/T4 from the binding of TSH to the release of T3/T4 to the circulatory system.

4. What actions do T3/T4 take at the target cells?

November 30th

1. What are the triggers, targets, and the effects of the following hormones: Calcitonin/PTH/Epinephrine and Norepinephrine/Aldosterone/Cortisol/Insulin/Glucagon

2. Why does the underproduction of PTH lead to tetanus of the Respiratory muscles?

3. Discuss the following disorders of the Adrenal Gland with repect to hormone levels and conditions: Addison's disease/ Cushing's syndrome

4. What is the difference between Type I and Type II diabetes?

5. Which hormones will increase and which will decrease directly after eating a meal? How does this change 2 hrs after a meal?