Exam 23: Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

Calcium reabsorption at the kidneys is promoted by the hormone

List and explain the effects of cortisol.

Match the disease with the description. -may result from adrenal tumor

Match the disease with the description. -Calcitonin may be an appropriate treatment.

Match the condition with its description. -caused by elevation of TSH

Cholesterol is a precursor for the synthesis of

Carmen has just given birth to her third child,and as with the first two,she stayed home and used the services of a nurse-midwife.While her recovery from the births of the first two children was normal and she was able to breast-feed both for two years,she is not lactating this time and is experiencing other difficulties.Her symptoms also include vomiting,fatigue,cold intolerance,and myxedema,which worsen over the coming weeks.She ignored her midwife's suggestion to see her doctor the day after giving birth,but has finally gone to an Ob-Gyn during the third week postpartum.Her newborn baby is healthy and thriving on human breast milk purchased from a milk bank.Diagnostic tests indicate decreased amounts of several hormones,as well as edema and poor blood flow into the pituitary.What do her symptoms indicate? Which hormones are likely decreased? What may be the root cause?

Transcellular transport of intestinal calcium is accomplished by entry into the epithelial enterocytes via

Hyperthyroidism

Match the disease with the description. -hypercortisolism

Match the condition with the description. -mental retardation associated with infantile hypothyroidism

Match the condition with its description. -puffy appearance associated with hypothyroidism

The Thyroid hormones T₃ and T₄ are lipophilic so they do not require transporters to cross cell membranes.

Rani has read how important Ca²⁺ ions are to muscle contraction and neuron function.Rani,age 25,hates milk and most dairy products,and doesn't think she eats many foods that are sources of calcium,nor does she take supplements.Why don't Rani's muscles and nerves show problems related to calcium deficiency? What problems might Rani encounter later in life if she continues this lifestyle?

The parathyroid glands produce a hormone that

Juan has great hopes that his 12-year-old son will play professional basketball and wants to do anything that might be helpful.He has heard that the administration of testosterone or other androgens might increase his son's height.Alarmed,you tell him that this may be a treatment that would actually limit his future athletic potential.Why?

The most important metabolic effect of ________ is protection against ________,crucial to surviving significant stress.