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The Endocrine System Chapter 10 Endocrine System “Control system” along with nervous system Helps maintain homeostasis Allows for communication among cells Comparison of Nervous & Endocrine Nervous system quick response (milliseconds) relatively short duration of effect works via electrical impulses (action potentials) and direct release of chemicals (neurotransmitters) across interstitial fluid to adjacent cells affects specific sets of cells (neuron, muscle, gland) resulting in specific responses (eg. muscle contraction or glandular secretion) Endocrine system slower response (minutes to hours) potentially long duration of effects (hours to days) works via chemical signals (“hormones”) which are released through interstitial fluid into blood capillaries affects multiple cells throughout the body that have specific hormone receptors (“target cells”) resulting in change of metabolic activities of cells (eg. affects protein synthesis) Overview of Endocrine System Endocrine system includes all endocrine cells, tissues, and endocrine glands (organs) of the body Many different organs have some endocrine cells/tissues within their structure, but the organ’s primary function is not endocrine (ie: heart, kidney, digestive organs, pancreas hypothalamus, gonads, thymus) Some organs are primarily endocrine organs (endocrine glands) (ie. pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal) Secretion, Distribution & Effect of Hormones Hormones are released on demand – only when needed Hormone release is primarily regulated by negative feedback mechanisms changes in ECF (ISF/plasma) concentration/composition changes in circulating levels of hormone itself or regulating hormones neural stimuli Hormones secreted by endocrine cells into interstitial fluid, and distributed through bloodstream Only cells that posses receptors for that particular hormone can be affected (“target cell/target organ”) Effect of hormones is on metabolic activity of cells, via activation/inactivation of specific genes, affecting protein synthesis and/or ATP production Secretion, Distribution & Effect of Hormones Structure of Hormones Hormones classified based on their chemical structure: Amino acid derivatives – eg. epinephrine, norepinephrine, thyroid hormones, melatonin Peptide/protein hormones – eg. ADH, oxytocin, growth hormone, hypothalamic hormones, pancreatic hormones, thymic hormones Lipid derivatives – include steroid hormones (eg. estrogens, testosterone, adrenal hormones) & eicosanoids (aka cytokines/local hormones) (eg. prostaglandins) Mechanism of Hormonal Action Depends on whether hormone can cross cell membrane & enter cell: Epi, norepi, peptide hormones are not lipid soluble & therefore will bind to receptors on cell membrane (membrane receptors). Eicosanoids also bind to membrane receptors Steroid hormones & thyroid hormones can enter cell & therefore will bind to receptors within the cell (intracellular receptors) Mechanism of Hormonal Action Hormones that bind to membrane receptors work indirectly, via “second messengers” Most common second messenger is cyclic AMP (cAMP) Mechanism of Hormonal Action Hormones that can enter the cell and bind to intracellular receptors can directly affect the structure or function of the cell, via affect on protein synthesis &/or energy production Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis) “master gland” Sits within sella turcica Attached to hypothalamus via infundibulum Two regions – anterior pituitary & posterior pituitary Regulated by hypothalamus Secretes 9 hormones Anterior Pituitary Gland Comprised of endocrine cells that produce & secrete 7 hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Growth Hormone (GH) Prolactin (PRL) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Luteinizing hormone (LH) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) Controlled by regulatory hormones (releasing hormones &/or inhibiting hormones) from hypothalamus Hypothalamic regulatory hormones reach anterior pituitary via “hypophyseal portal system” Effects of Anterior Pituitary Hormones Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Targets adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids (cortisol, corticosterone), which affect glucose metabolism Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Targets thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones (thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3)), which affect metabolism, growth and development Growth Hormone (GH) Targets most body tissues, but especially liver, bone, muscle & cartilage, affecting growth, repair & mobilization of energy reserves. Works indirectly through release of “somatomedins” (hormones) from liver. Prolactin (PRL) Targets mammary gland for development & lactation. Targets prostate gland in males. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Targets gonads (ovaries/testes) for gamete (egg/sperm) production & development. Also causes secretion of estrogens by ovaries. Luteinizing hormone (LH) Targets ovaries causing ovulation & release of estrogens and progesterone, and testes causing secretion of testosterone Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) Produced primarily during fetal development; targets melanocytes. No secretion in heathy adults Overview of Anterior Pituitary Hormones ACTH Adrenal cortex GH TSH Liver MSH PRL FSH LH Somatomedins Thyroid gland Glucocorticoids (cortisol, corticosterone) Melanocytes (uncertain significance) Testes Bone, muscle, cartilage, other Thyroid hormones (T3, T4) Ovaries Mammary glands (& prostate) Sperm Testosterone Estrogen Progesterone ovulation Egg Posterior Pituitary Gland Comprised of axons, telodendria and terminals of neurons that originate in the hypothalamus 2 hormones (antidiuretic hormone (ADH) & oxytocin (OT) are produced by the hypothalamic neurons & transported through the axons running within infundibulum to terminals Hormone release controlled via AP stimulation Effects of Posterior Pituitary Hormones Antidiuretic hormone (aka vasopressin) – targets kidneys to decrease amount of urine produced (increased water reabsorption), & blood vessels causing vasoconstriction to increase BP Oxytocin – targets uterus during childbirth (positive feedback), mammary glands for milk release (“letdown”); In non-pregnant females & in males, may contribute to orgasm; “bonding” hormone Thyroid Gland Located anterior to trachea, just below thyroid cartilage of larynx Two lobes connected by isthmus Lobes contain thyroid follicles Follicular cells secrete 2 hormones under the influence of TSH – Thyroxine (T4) & Triiodothyronine (T3) Thyroid Gland Thyroid hormones target almost every body cell Can enter cells & bind to intracellular receptors on mitochondria & in nucleus Effects include: increased ATP production increased cellular metabolism, energy utilization & oxygen consumption increased body temperature growth & development of skeletal, muscular & nervous system in fetus & children Thyroid Disorders Hyperthyroidism – different causes but resulting increased production of thyroid hormones may lead to: increased metabolic rate, increased heart rate & blood pressure, increased body temperature, excitability & nervousness, weight loss, possible goiter, possible exopthalmos Hypothyroidism – decreased secretion of thyroid hormones may cause: lower metabolic rate, sluggishness, fatigue, decreased heart rate & BP, decreased body temperature, weight gain, possible goiter, subcutaneous swelling (myxedema), hair loss, dry skin Hypothyroidism during pregnancy or in early childhood may lead to “cretinism” – abnormal skeletal & nervous development Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands Lie superior to each kidney Comprised of two parts – outer adrenal cortex & inner adrenal medulla Adrenal Cortex Divided into 3 functional zones with each zone producing different types of “corticosteroids” Middle zone secretes steroid hormones known as “Glucocorticoids” (cortisol (hydrocortisone), corticosterone, cortisone), under the control of ACTH Glucocorticoids target most body cells, especially liver, muscle, adipose & white blood cells Effects include: increased glucose synthesis, “gluconeogenesis” & glycogen formation mainly in liver release of fatty acids from adipose tissue & protein breakdown in muscle cells for energy use helps provide resistance to stress due to increase in available energy inhibits activity of WBCs & immune responses – anti-inflammatory effects but slow wound healing & resistance to disease Adrenal Medulla Comprised of cells that are postganglionic sympathetic neurons Sympathetic stimulation results in release of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) into bloodstream Effects are sympathomimetic Pancreas Endocrine & exocrine (digestive) gland Endocrine function by cells within pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans) Alpha (α) cells secrete glucagon Beta (β) cells secrete insulin Both regulate blood glucose levels Regulation of Blood Glucose Diabetes Mellitus Most common endocrine disorder of the pancreas 2 major types: Type 1 (insulin dependent/ ”juvenile”) – actual deficiency of beta cells; sudden onset; may be autoimmune Type 2 (non-insulin dependent/ “adult”) – insulin resistance due to decreased sensitivity (or number) of insulin receptors Initial symptoms include: hyperglycemia, glycosuria, polyurea, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, fatigue Long term symptoms: neuropathy, retinopathy, gangrene, kidney failure… Hormones & Stress – General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)