Medical Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology PS 4
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1. Osmotic Homeostasis: all cells must balance their water and solute concentrations
Osmolarity decreases by increasing water intake and increases by decreasing water intake
2. AVP/ADH: acts on V2 receptors and increases water reabsorption
3. renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system: -decreased blood pressure causes the juxtaglomerular
cells of kidneys to secrete renin which converts angiotensinogen (inactive) to angiotensin I (active) which is then
converted into angiotensin II by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
-Angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone
- leads to absorption of Na and increased blood pressure
-once blood pressure is restored, there is a decreased drive to stimulate renin release
4. Growth Hormone: hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the the growth of bones
Also known as somatotropin
5. GH Deficiency: dwarfism
6. Growth Hormone Excess: gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults
7. Synthesis of Growth Hormone: Pre-pro growth hormone -> pro-growth hormone -> growth hormone
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i2081k
1. Osmotic Homeostasis: all cells must balance their water and solute concentrations
Osmolarity decreases by increasing water intake and increases by decreasing water intake
2. AVP/ADH: acts on V2 receptors and increases water reabsorption
3. renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system: -decreased blood pressure causes the juxtaglomerular
cells of kidneys to secrete renin which converts angiotensinogen (inactive) to angiotensin I (active) which is then
converted into angiotensin II by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
-Angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone
- leads to absorption of Na and increased blood pressure
-once blood pressure is restored, there is a decreased drive to stimulate renin release
4. Growth Hormone: hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the the growth of bones
Also known as somatotropin
5. GH Deficiency: dwarfism
6. Growth Hormone Excess: gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults
7. Synthesis of Growth Hormone: Pre-pro growth hormone -> pro-growth hormone -> growth hormone
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