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Chapter 18: The Endocrine System
Muse lecture #147/1/10
Nervous and Endocrine Systems Act together to coordinate functions of all body
systems Nervous system
Nerve impulses/ Neurotransmitters Faster responses, briefer effects, acts on specific target
Endocrine system Hormone – mediator molecule released in 1 part of the
body but regulates activity of cells in other parts Slower responses, effects last longer, broader influence
Introduction to the Endocrine System The Endocrine System
Regulates long-term processes Growth Development Reproduction
Uses chemical messengers to relay information and instructions between cells
Endocrine Glands
2 kinds of glands Exocrine – ducted Endocrine – ductless
Secrete products into interstitial fluid, diffuse into blood
Endocrine glands include Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pineal glands Hypothalamus, thymus, pancreas, ovaries, testes, kidneys,
stomach, liver, small intestine, skin, heart, adipose tissue, and placenta not exclusively endocrine glands
Endocrine locations
Hormone Activity
Hormones affect only specific target tissues with specific receptors
Receptors constantly synthesized and broken down Down-regulation Up-regulation
Hormone types Circulating – circulate
in blood throughout body
Local hormones – act locally Paracrine – act on
neighboring cells Autocrine – act on
the same cell that secreted them
Chemical classes of hormones
Lipid-soluble – use transport proteins Steroid Thyroid Nitric oxide (NO)
Water-soluble – circulate in “free” form Amine Peptide/ protein Eicosanoid
Hormones
Figure 18–2 A Structural Classification of Hormones
Mechanisms of Hormone Action Response depends on both hormone and target cell Lipid-soluble hormones bind to receptors inside target
cells Water-soluble hormones bind to receptors on the
plasma membrane Activates second messenger system Amplification of original small signal
Responsiveness of target cell depends on Hormone’s concentration Abundance of target cell receptors Influence exerted by other hormones
Permissive, synergistic and antagonistic effects
Lipid-soluble and Water-soluble Hormones
Mechanisms of Hormone Action Hormones and Plasma Membrane Receptors
Catecholamines and peptide hormones Are not lipid soluble Unable to penetrate plasma membrane Bind to receptor proteins at outer surface of plasma
membrane (extracellular receptors)
1 Lipid-solublehormonediffuses into cell
Blood capillary
Target cell
Transportprotein
Free hormone
1 Lipid-solublehormonediffuses into cell
Blood capillary
Activatedreceptor-hormonecomplex altersgene expression
NucleusReceptor
mRNA
DNA
Cytosol
Target cell
Transportprotein
Free hormone
2
1 Lipid-solublehormonediffuses into cell
Blood capillary
Activatedreceptor-hormonecomplex altersgene expression
NucleusReceptor
mRNANewly formedmRNA directssynthesis ofspecific proteinson ribosomes
DNA
Cytosol
Target cell
Transportprotein
Free hormone
Ribosome
2
3
1 Lipid-solublehormonediffuses into cell
Blood capillary
Activatedreceptor-hormonecomplex altersgene expression
NucleusReceptor
mRNANewly formedmRNA directssynthesis ofspecific proteinson ribosomes
DNA
Cytosol
Target cell
New proteins altercell's activity
Transportprotein
Free hormone
Ribosome
Newprotein
2
3
4
Copyright 2009, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Mechanisms of Hormone Action Important Second Messengers
Cyclic-AMP (cAMP) Derivative of ATP
Cyclic-GMP (cGMP) Derivative of GTP
Calcium ions
Mechanisms of Hormone Action Hormones and Plasma Membrane Receptors
G Protein
Enzyme complex coupled to membrane receptor
Involved in link between first messenger and second
messenger
Binds GTP
Activated when hormone binds to receptor at membrane
surface and changes concentration of second messenger
cyclic-AMP (cAMP) within cell:
increased cAMP level accelerates metabolic activity within cell
Water-solublehormone
Receptor
G protein
Blood capillary
Binding of hormone (first messenger)to its receptor activates G protein,which activates adenylate cyclase
Adenylate cyclase
Target cell
1
Water-solublehormone
Receptor
G protein
cAMP
Second messenger
Activated adenylatecyclase convertsATP to cAMP
Blood capillary
Binding of hormone (first messenger)to its receptor activates G protein,which activates adenylate cyclase
Adenylate cyclase
Target cell
ATP
1
2
Water-solublehormone
Receptor
cAMP serves as asecond messengerto activate proteinkinases
G protein
Protein kinases
cAMP
Second messenger
Activated adenylatecyclase convertsATP to cAMP
Blood capillary
Binding of hormone (first messenger)to its receptor activates G protein,which activates adenylate cyclase
Adenylate cyclase
Target cell
ATP
1
2
3 Activatedproteinkinases
Water-solublehormone
Receptor
cAMP serves as asecond messengerto activate proteinkinases
G protein
Protein kinases
cAMP
Activatedproteinkinases
Second messenger
Activated adenylatecyclase convertsATP to cAMP
Activated proteinkinasesphosphorylatecellular proteins
Blood capillary
Binding of hormone (first messenger)to its receptor activates G protein,which activates adenylate cyclase
Adenylate cyclase
Target cell
ATP
1
2
4
3
Protein— P
ADP
Protein
ATP
Water-solublehormone
Receptor
cAMP serves as asecond messengerto activate proteinkinases
G protein
Protein kinases
cAMP
Activatedproteinkinases
Protein—
Second messenger
Activated adenylatecyclase convertsATP to cAMP
Activated proteinkinasesphosphorylatecellular proteins
Millions of phosphorylatedproteins cause reactions thatproduce physiological responses
Blood capillary
Binding of hormone (first messenger)to its receptor activates G protein,which activates adenylate cyclase
Adenylate cyclase
Target cell
P
ADP
Protein
ATP
ATP
1
2
4
3
5
Water-solublehormone
Receptor
cAMP serves as asecond messengerto activate proteinkinases
G protein
Protein kinases
cAMP
Activatedproteinkinases
Protein—
Second messenger
Phosphodiesteraseinactivates cAMP
Activated adenylatecyclase convertsATP to cAMP
Activated proteinkinasesphosphorylatecellular proteins
Millions of phosphorylatedproteins cause reactions thatproduce physiological responses
Blood capillary
Binding of hormone (first messenger)to its receptor activates G protein,which activates adenylate cyclase
Adenylate cyclase
Target cell
P
ADP
Protein
ATP
ATP
1
2
6
4
3
5
Control of Hormone Secretion Regulated by
Signals from nervous system
Chemical changes in the blood
Other hormones Most hormonal
regulation by negative feedback Few examples of positive
feedback
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Hypothalamus is a major link between
nervous and endocrine system Pituitary attached to hypothalamus by
infundibulum Anterior pituitary or adenohypophysis Posterior pituitary or neurohypophysis
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Pituitary Gland
Figure 18–9 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets.
Anterior pituitary
Release of hormones stimulated by releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus
Also regulated by negative feedback Hypothalamic hormones made by
neurosecretory cells transported by hypophyseal portal system
Anterior pituitary hormones that act on other endocrine systems called tropic hormones
Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Human growth hormone (hGH) or somatostatin
Stimulates secretion of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) that promote growth, protein synthesis
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) or thyrotropin Stimulates synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones by
thyroid Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Ovaries initiates development of oocytes, testes stimulates testosterone production
Luteinizing hormone (LH) Ovaries stimulates ovulation, testes stimulates testosterone
production
Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Prolactin (PRL)
Promotes milk secretion by mammary glands Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) or
corticotropin Stimulates glucocorticoid secretion by adrenal
cortex Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone (MSH)
Unknown role in humans
Pituitary Gland
Figure 18–8a Feedback Control of Endocrine Secretion
Negative Feedback Regulation
Effects of hGH and IGFs
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
GHRH
1 Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHRH
1
2
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHRH
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
1
3
2
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHRH
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
Blood glucose levelrises to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
1
3
4
2
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHRH
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
Blood glucose levelrises to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
If blood glucosecontinues to increase,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of GHRH
1
3
4
5
2
Anteriorpituitary
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates release of
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHIHGHRH
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
Blood glucose levelrises to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
If blood glucosecontinues to increase,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of GHRH
1 6
3
4
5
2
Anteriorpituitary
GHIH inhibitssecretion ofhGH bysomatotrophs
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates release of
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHIHGHRH
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
Blood glucose levelrises to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
If blood glucosecontinues to increase,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of GHRH
1 6
7
3
4
5
2 GHIH inhibitssecretion ofhGH bysomatotrophs
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates release of
Anteriorpituitary
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHIHGHRH
A low level of hGH andIGFs decreases the rateof glycogen breakdownin the liver and glucoseenters the blood moreslowly
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
Blood glucose levelrises to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
If blood glucosecontinues to increase,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of GHRH
1 6
7
83
4
5
2 GHIH inhibitssecretion ofhGH bysomatotrophs
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates release of
Anteriorpituitary
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHIHGHRH
A low level of hGH andIGFs decreases the rateof glycogen breakdownin the liver and glucoseenters the blood moreslowly
Blood glucose levelfalls to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
Blood glucose levelrises to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
If blood glucosecontinues to increase,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of GHRH
1 6
7
8
9
3
4
5
2 GHIH inhibitssecretion ofhGH bysomatotrophs
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates release of
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates release of
Anteriorpituitary
hGH
GHRH stimulatessecretionof hGH bysomatotrophs
GHIHGHRH
A low level of hGH andIGFs decreases the rateof glycogen breakdownin the liver and glucoseenters the blood moreslowly
Blood glucose levelfalls to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
hGH and IGFs speedup breakdown of liverglycogen into glucose,which enters the bloodmore rapidly
Blood glucose levelrises to normal(about 90 mg/100 mL)
If blood glucosecontinues to increase,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of GHRH
If blood glucosecontinues to decrease,hypoglycemia inhibitsrelease of GHIH
1 6
7
8
9
10
3
4
5
2
Posterior pituitary
Does not synthesize hormones Stores and releases hormones made by the
hypothalamus Transported along hypothalamohypophyseal tract
Oxytocin (OT) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin
Hypothalamohypophyseal tract
Oxytocin (OT)
During and after delivery of baby affects uterus and breasts
Enhances smooth muscle contraction in wall of uterus
Stimulates milk ejection from mammary glands
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Decreases urine production by causing the kindeys to return more water to the blood
Also decreases water lost through sweating and constriction of arterioles which increases blood pressure (vasopressin)
Osmoreceptors
High blood osmoticpressure stimulateshypothalamicosmoreceptors
1
Osmoreceptors
High blood osmoticpressure stimulateshypothalamicosmoreceptors
Osmoreceptorsactivate theneurosecretory cellsthat synthesize andrelease ADH
Hypothalamus
1
2Osmoreceptors
High blood osmoticpressure stimulateshypothalamicosmoreceptors
Nerve impulsesliberate ADH fromaxon terminals inthe posteriorpituitary intothe bloodstream
Osmoreceptorsactivate theneurosecretory cellsthat synthesize andrelease ADH
Hypothalamus
ADH
1
2
3
Osmoreceptors
High blood osmoticpressure stimulateshypothalamicosmoreceptors
Nerve impulsesliberate ADH fromaxon terminals inthe posteriorpituitary intothe bloodstream
Osmoreceptorsactivate theneurosecretory cellsthat synthesize andrelease ADH
Hypothalamus
Sudoriferous(sweat) glandsdecrease waterloss by perspirationfrom the skin
Arterioles constrict,which increasesblood pressure
Kidneys retainmore water,which decreasesurine output
ADH
Target tissues
1
2
3
4
Osmoreceptors
High blood osmoticpressure stimulateshypothalamicosmoreceptors
Low blood osmoticpressure inhibitshypothalamicosmoreceptors
Nerve impulsesliberate ADH fromaxon terminals inthe posteriorpituitary intothe bloodstream
Osmoreceptorsactivate theneurosecretory cellsthat synthesize andrelease ADH
Hypothalamus
Sudoriferous(sweat) glandsdecrease waterloss by perspirationfrom the skin
Arterioles constrict,which increasesblood pressure
Kidneys retainmore water,which decreasesurine output
ADH
Target tissues
1
2
3
4
5
Osmoreceptors
High blood osmoticpressure stimulateshypothalamicosmoreceptors
Low blood osmoticpressure inhibitshypothalamicosmoreceptors
Nerve impulsesliberate ADH fromaxon terminals inthe posteriorpituitary intothe bloodstream
Osmoreceptorsactivate theneurosecretory cellsthat synthesize andrelease ADH
Hypothalamus
Inhibition of osmo-receptors reduces orstops ADH secretion
Sudoriferous(sweat) glandsdecrease waterloss by perspirationfrom the skin
Arterioles constrict,which increasesblood pressure
Kidneys retainmore water,which decreasesurine output
ADH
Target tissues
1
2
3
4
5
6
Thyroid Gland
Located inferior to larynx 2 lobes connected by isthmus Thyroid follicles produce thyroid hormones
Thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3) Both increase BMR, stimulate protein synthesis, increase use
of glucose and fatty acids for ATP production
Parafollicular cells or C cells produce calcitonin Lowers blood Ca2+ by inhibiting bone resorption
Thyroid Gland
Control of thyroid hormone secretion
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from hypothalamus
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from anterior pituitary
Situations that increase ATP demand also increase secretion of thyroid hormones
Hypothalamus
Anterior pituitary
Thyroid gland
Thyroidhormones
TSH
TRH
Target cellsStimulates
Inhibits
Low blood levels of T3
and T3 or low metabolicrate stimulate release of
HypothalamusTRH
Actions of Thyroid Hormones:
Increase basal metabolic rate
Stimulate synthesis of Na+/K+ ATPase
Increase body temperature (calorigenic effect)
Stimulate protein synthesis
Increase the use of glucose and fatty acids for ATP production
Stimulate lipolysis
Enhance some actions of catecholamines
Regulate development and growth of nervous tissue and bones
1
Anteriorpituitary
TRH, carriedby hypophysealportal veins toanterior pituitary,stimulatesrelease of TSHby thyrotrophs
Low blood levels of T3
and T3 or low metabolicrate stimulate release of
Hypothalamus
TSH
TRH
Actions of Thyroid Hormones:
Increase basal metabolic rate
Stimulate synthesis of Na+/K+ ATPase
Increase body temperature (calorigenic effect)
Stimulate protein synthesis
Increase the use of glucose and fatty acids for ATP production
Stimulate lipolysis
Enhance some actions of catecholamines
Regulate development and growth of nervous tissue and bones
1
2
Anteriorpituitary
TRH, carriedby hypophysealportal veins toanterior pituitary,stimulatesrelease of TSHby thyrotrophs
TSH released intoblood stimulatesthyroid follicular cells
Thyroidfollicle
Low blood levels of T3
and T3 or low metabolicrate stimulate release of
Hypothalamus
Anteriorpituitary
TSH
TRH
Actions of Thyroid Hormones:
Increase basal metabolic rate
Stimulate synthesis of Na+/K+ ATPase
Increase body temperature (calorigenic effect)
Stimulate protein synthesis
Increase the use of glucose and fatty acids for ATP production
Stimulate lipolysis
Enhance some actions of catecholamines
Regulate development and growth of nervous tissue and bones
1
2
3
T3 and T4
released intoblood byfollicular cells
TRH, carriedby hypophysealportal veins toanterior pituitary,stimulatesrelease of TSHby thyrotrophs
TSH released intoblood stimulatesthyroid follicular cells
Thyroidfollicle
Low blood levels of T3
and T3 or low metabolicrate stimulate release of
Hypothalamus
Anteriorpituitary
TSH
TRH
Actions of Thyroid Hormones:
Increase basal metabolic rate
Stimulate synthesis of Na+/K+ ATPase
Increase body temperature (calorigenic effect)
Stimulate protein synthesis
Increase the use of glucose and fatty acids for ATP production
Stimulate lipolysis
Enhance some actions of catecholamines
Regulate development and growth of nervous tissue and bones
1
2
3
4 T3 and T4
released intoblood byfollicular cells
ElevatedT3inhibitsrelease ofTRH andTSH(negativefeedback)
TRH, carriedby hypophysealportal veins toanterior pituitary,stimulatesrelease of TSHby thyrotrophs
TSH released intoblood stimulatesthyroid follicular cells
Thyroidfollicle
Low blood levels of T3
and T3 or low metabolicrate stimulate release of
Hypothalamus
Anteriorpituitary
TSH
TRH
Actions of Thyroid Hormones:
Increase basal metabolic rate
Stimulate synthesis of Na+/K+ ATPase
Increase body temperature (calorigenic effect)
Stimulate protein synthesis
Increase the use of glucose and fatty acids for ATP production
Stimulate lipolysis
Enhance some actions of catecholamines
Regulate development and growth of nervous tissue and bones
1
2
3
5
4
Parathyroid Glands
Embedded in lobes of thyroid gland Usually 4 Parathyroid hormone (PTH) or parathormone
Major regulator of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate ions in the blood
Increases number and activity of osteoclasts Elevates bone resorption
Blood calcium level directly controls secretion of both calcitonin and PTH via negative feedback
Parathyroid Glands
Roles of Calcitonin, Parathyroid hormone, Calcitrol in Calcium Homeostasis
1 High level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates thyroid glandparafollicular cells to release more CT.
1 High level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates thyroid glandparafollicular cells to release more CT.
CALCITONIN inhibitsosteoclasts, thus decreasingblood Ca2+ level.
2
1 High level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates thyroid glandparafollicular cells to release more CT.
Low level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates parathyroid gland chief cells to release more PTH.
CALCITONIN inhibitsosteoclasts, thus decreasingblood Ca2+ level.
3
2
1 High level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates thyroid glandparafollicular cells to release more CT.
Low level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates parathyroid gland chief cells to release more PTH.
CALCITONIN inhibitsosteoclasts, thus decreasingblood Ca2+ level.
PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH)promotes release of Ca2+ frombone extracellular matrix intoblood and slows loss of Ca2+ in urine, thus increasing bloodCa2+ level.
3
4 2
1
PTH also stimulatesthe kidneys to releaseCALCITRIOL.
High level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates thyroid glandparafollicular cells to release more CT.
Low level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates parathyroid gland chief cells to release more PTH.
CALCITONIN inhibitsosteoclasts, thus decreasingblood Ca2+ level.
PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH)promotes release of Ca2+ frombone extracellular matrix intoblood and slows loss of Ca2+ in urine, thus increasing bloodCa2+ level.
3
4 25
1
CALCITRIOL stimulatesincreased absorption ofCa2+ from foods, whichincreases blood Ca2+ level.
PTH also stimulatesthe kidneys to releaseCALCITRIOL.
High level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates thyroid glandparafollicular cells to release more CT.
Low level of Ca2+ in bloodstimulates parathyroid gland chief cells to release more PTH.
CALCITONIN inhibitsosteoclasts, thus decreasingblood Ca2+ level.
PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH)promotes release of Ca2+ frombone extracellular matrix intoblood and slows loss of Ca2+ in urine, thus increasing bloodCa2+ level.
3
4 25
6
Adrenal Glands
2 structurally and functionally distinct regions Adrenal cortex
Mineralocorticoids affect mineral homeostasis Glucocorticoids affect glucose homeostasis
cortisol Androgens have masculinzing effects
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) only important in females Adrenal medulla
Modified sympathetic ganglion of autonomic nervous system
Intensifies sympathetic responses Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Adrenal Glands
Pancreatic Islets
Both exocrine and endocrine gland Roughly 99% of cells produce digestive enzymes Pancreatic islets or islets of Langerhans
Alpha or A cells secrete glucagon – raises blood sugar Beta or B cells secrete insulin – lowers blood sugar Delta or D cells secrete somatostatin – inhibits both insulin
and glucagon F cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide – inhibits
somatostatin, gallbladder contraction, and secretion of pancreatic digestive enzymes
Pancreas
Pancreas
Insulin Is a peptide hormone released by beta cells Affects target cells
Accelerates glucose uptake Accelerates glucose utilization and enhances ATP production Stimulates glycogen formation Stimulates amino acid absorption and protein synthesis Stimulates triglyceride formation in adipose tissue
Pancreas
Negative Feedback Regulation of Glucagon and Insulin
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
1
GLUCAGON
Glucagon acts onhepatocytes(liver cells) to:
• convert glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)• form glucose from lactic acid and certain amino acids (gluconeogenesis)
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
GLUCAGON
1
2 Glucagon acts onhepatocytes(liver cells) to:
• convert glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)• form glucose from lactic acid and certain amino acids (gluconeogenesis)
Glucose releasedby hepatocytesraises blood glucoselevel to normal
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
GLUCAGON
1
2
3
Glucagon acts onhepatocytes(liver cells) to:
• convert glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)• form glucose from lactic acid and certain amino acids (gluconeogenesis)
Glucose releasedby hepatocytesraises blood glucoselevel to normal
If blood glucosecontinues to rise,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of glucagon
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
GLUCAGON
1
2
3
4
Glucagon acts onhepatocytes(liver cells) to:
• convert glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)• form glucose from lactic acid and certain amino acids (gluconeogenesis)
Glucose releasedby hepatocytesraises blood glucoselevel to normal
If blood glucosecontinues to rise,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of glucagon
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates beta cellsto secrete
GLUCAGON
1 5
2
3
4
INSULIN
Insulin acts on variousbody cells to:
• accelerate facilitated diffusion of glucose into cells• speed conversion of glucose into glycogen (glycogenesis)• increase uptake of amino acids and increase protein synthesis• speed synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis)• slow glycogenolysis• slow gluconeogenesis
Glucagon acts onhepatocytes(liver cells) to:
• convert glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)• form glucose from lactic acid and certain amino acids (gluconeogenesis)
Glucose releasedby hepatocytesraises blood glucoselevel to normal
If blood glucosecontinues to rise,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of glucagon
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates beta cellsto secrete
INSULINGLUCAGON
1 5
2
3
4
6 Insulin acts on variousbody cells to:
• accelerate facilitated diffusion of glucose into cells• speed conversion of glucose into glycogen (glycogenesis)• increase uptake of amino acids and increase protein synthesis• speed synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis)• slow glycogenolysis• slow gluconeogenesis
Blood glucose level falls
Glucagon acts onhepatocytes(liver cells) to:
• convert glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)• form glucose from lactic acid and certain amino acids (gluconeogenesis)
Glucose releasedby hepatocytesraises blood glucoselevel to normal
If blood glucosecontinues to rise,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of glucagon
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates beta cellsto secrete
INSULINGLUCAGON
1 5
2
3
4
6
7
Insulin acts on variousbody cells to:
• accelerate facilitated diffusion of glucose into cells• speed conversion of glucose into glycogen (glycogenesis)• increase uptake of amino acids and increase protein synthesis• speed synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis)• slow glycogenolysis• slow gluconeogenesis
If blood glucose continuesto fall, hypoglycemiainhibits release ofinsulin
Blood glucose level falls
Glucagon acts onhepatocytes(liver cells) to:
• convert glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis)• form glucose from lactic acid and certain amino acids (gluconeogenesis)
Glucose releasedby hepatocytesraises blood glucoselevel to normal
If blood glucosecontinues to rise,hyperglycemia inhibitsrelease of glucagon
Low blood glucose(hypoglycemia)stimulates alphacells to secrete
High blood glucose(hyperglycemia)stimulates beta cellsto secrete
INSULINGLUCAGON
1 5
2
3
4
6
7
8
Liver
Liver
Tissue cells
Stimulates glucose uptake by cells
Stimulatesglycogenformation
Pancreas
Pancreas
Insulin
Bloodglucosefalls tonormalrange.
Stimulatesglycogenbreakdown
Bloodglucoserises tonormalrange.
Glucagon
Stimulus
Bloodglucose level
Stimulus
Bloodglucose level
GlycogenGlucose
GlycogenGlucose
Ovaries and Testes
Gonads – produce gametes and hormones Ovaries produce 2 estrogens (estradiol and estrone)
and progesterone With FSH and LH regulate menstrual cycle, maintain
pregnancy, prepare mammary glands for lactation, maintain female secondary sex characteristics
Inhibin inhibits FSH Relaxin produced during pregnancy
Testes produce testosterone – regulates sperm production and maintains male secondary sex characteristics Inhibin inhibits FSH
Pineal Gland
Attached to roof of 3rd ventricle of brain at midline
Masses of neuroglia and pinealocytes Melatonin – amine hormone derived from
serotonin Appears to contribute to setting biological
clock More melatonin liberated during darkness
than light
Pineal Gland
Functions of Melatonin Inhibiting reproductive functions Protecting against damage by free radicals Setting circadian rhythms
Thymus and Other Endocrine Tissues Thymus
Located behind sternum between the lungs Produces thymosin, thymic humoral factor
(THF), thymic factor (TF), and thymopoietin All involved in T cell maturation
The Stress Response
Eustress in helpful stress / Distress is harmful Body’s homeostatic mechanisms attempt to
counteract stress Stressful conditions can result in stress response or
general adaptation syndrome (GAS) 3 stages – initial flight-or-fight, slower resistance reaction,
eventually exhaustion Prolonged exposure to cortisol can result in wasting of
muscles, suppression of immune system, ulceration of GI tract, and failure of pancreatic beta cells
Hormone Interactions General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
Also called stress response How body responds to stress-causing factors Is divided into three phases:
– Alarm phase – Resistance phase– Exhaustion phase
Figure 18–18
Stress Response
Hormone Interactions
Figure 18–18 The General Adaptation Syndrome.
Hormone Interactions
Figure 18–18 The General Adaptation Syndrome.
Copyright 2009, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Figure 18–4b Effects of Intracellular Hormone Binding.
Copyright 2009, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Figure 18–3 G Proteins and Hormone Activity.