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Thyroxine
-T4, contains 4 iodine atoms, most abundant. -Thyroid Gland -In blood stream its bonded to a carrier protein 
Thyroid H Family Action 
1. Enters blood bonded to TBG 2. Weak bond that breaks free and diffuses across plasma. T4 is converted to t3  3. Enters nucleus via binding protein translocate 4. Thyroid hormone nucleur receptors all ready bonded to HRE, correpresor protons bonded to it when thyroxine is absent repre…
Goiter
dietary deficiency of iodine, thyroid cannot function properly, stimulates growth of thyroid gland
What are the components of an inactive RXR receptor? How is it activated?
-RXR bound to DNA, w/ corepressor bound to inhibit transcription -ligand binding activates receptor, causing the release of the corepressor and binding of a coactivator (starts transcription)
characteristics of 9-cis retinoic acid:
-hormone class: isoprene derivatives -derivative of vitamin A -binds to nuclear retinoic acid X receptors in many tissues -forms heterodimers with other receptors such as vitamin D and thyroid hormone receptors
heterodimer
protein containing 2 nonidentical subunits
hydrophilic hormones
freely circulate CANNOT diffuse through lipid bilayer generally bind to receptors on surface of the cell (g-protein couple receptors) signal through second messenger
adenylate cyclase
converts ATP to cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)
PhospholipaseC
Generates IP3 and DAG, IP3 then induces release of 2nd messenger; Ca2+ and DAG then activate protein kinase C; involved in immune response and learning/memory
Genomic effects of steroid hormones
Steroid binds to nuclear receptor and then translocates to DNA and changes what genes are on and off and activates genes
Hormone-response Element
- located upstream from the start of target genes - gene expression changes when a regulatory protein, such as a steroid hormone-receptor complex, binds to a hormone-response element for that gene
Steroid Action
1. When in blood, need a carrier, unbind to diffuse into the target cell 2. Receptors in the cytoplasm, nucleus or cytoplasm then translocate into nucleus 3. the hormone receptors bind both half sites of DNA binding domain on (HRE) and activate genes= Dimerization of homodimer 4. mRNA …
hormone action of Lipophilie
- alter plasma membrane permeability to open and close channels - stimulate protein synthesis - activate and deactivate enzymes - induce secretory activity - stimulate mitotic activity
Transitory 
weak bond by thermal energy to carrier protein. Equilibrium Reaction
transcription factors
proteins that bind DNA and influence gene expression
lipophilic
Receptors are in cytoplasm or nucleus Cannot be digested can cross plasma memebrane
pre-pro-hormones and pro-hormones
are inactive forms of the hormones (they can't bind to their target tissue receptors to trigger cell response) with additional amino acid sequences added on -the amino acid sequences need to be cleaved off for hormones to be active -Secreted by Endocrine gland -Thyroxine is released in…
hormone classification
peptide: Preprohormone (large, inactive), Prohormone (post translationam mod), peptide hormone receptor complex steroid: lipphilic and can enter cell. Cytoplasmic/nuclear recetpors are slower acting than membrane receptors (aldosterone and estrogen). Activate DNA for protein synthesis …
Hydrophilic hormones
Cannot cross the plasma membrane and so bind to cell surface receptors. This interaction triggers signal transduction pathways that alter activity of a preexisting protein. These include peptides such as insulin and small charged molecules like epinephrine (adrenaline).
lipophilic hormones
diffuse freely across cell membranes and bind to intracellular receptors of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily. This results in a conformational change in tertiary structure that activates the receptor. The receptors form dimers and functions specific transcription factors that bind…
glycoproteins
class of hormones, proteins bound with carbohydrate groups ex. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)
Classifying Hormones chemically
Amine- Adrennall medulla Polypeptides and Proteins- short A.A. chains Glycoproteins-Proteins+Carbohydrate=Sex, Cortico
Neurotransmitter vs Hormone
NT - act at sites close to release Hormones - act at site distant from release (travel through circulation) Many substances function as both hormones and NT - epinephrine, norepinephrine, insuline\
antidiuretic hormone
-released by the posterior pituitary gland during exercise; reduces urinary secretion of H2O and prevents dehydration -Polypeptide
Insulin & Growth Hormone
Protein
Endocrine
-secrete hormones into blood (NO DUCTS) -loose connective tissue with epithilium
Exocrine
Secreting externally; hormonal secretion from excretory ducts.
chemo receptors
respond to decreased blood oxygen, increased blood carbon dioxide, increased blood acidity (PH) stimulate increased rate and depth of breathing
Stretch Receptors
Mechanically gated Ion Channels
Propranolol
Beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists Non selective beta blocker that decreases HR and CO especially during exercise or in the presence of increased sympathetic activity. It is the most lipid-soluble beta blocker. Interferes with glycogenolysis. -Bronchodialation
Atenolol
Selective - B blocker - Adrenergic Antagonist Causes: Decreased HR, Decrease Cardiac Output, Decreased AV cond., Decreased O2 demand Used to treat: HTN, angina, arrhythmia, CHF
Post Ganglionic in Autonomic
doesn't release acetycholine or norinepherine
beta blockers
- (blocks beta receptors, in heart and lung)       - lower BP       -lower heart rate       - increase in cardiac output       ( broncho constriction) -propanolol, atenolol, terbutaline
(Terbutaline)
((Adrenergic: Beta-2 agonist (bronchodilator)) Epinephrine Inhalors Bind to B1 and b2 on heart and cause High Blood Pressure
variscosities
numerous bulbous swellings in smooth muscle that release neurotransmitter into a wide synaptic cleft in the general area of the smooth muscle cells. These junctions are called diffuse junctions. 
Alpha 2 Andonergic Receptors
Negative Feedback-moderation of sympathetic mass activation 1. located in brain and terminal boutons, NE is released into synaptic cleft 2. Open fewer ca+ VG channels bc the IPSP weekens depolirization 3. Drugs: Clonidine, Catapress-agonist
Synapse En Passant
A postganglionic ANS innervation system consisting of varicosities releasing neurotransmitters throughout smooth muscle.
Beta Adrenergic Receptors
1. Bond to NE from Adrenulla Medulla 2. G-protein Turns on Adenylate Cyclase 3. ATP----cAMP + Pyrophosaphate 4. Protein Kinase- Polypeptide Dimer 5. Absence of cAMP=Inhibitory bonds to catalytic and turns off, if present= Regulatory subunit has a better infinity for cAMP 6. Beta Ando…
phospodiesterase inhibitors
inhibit breakdown of cAMP, increasing Ca influx causes vasodilation, bronchodilation, positive inotropy
Protein Phosphotases
Reverse effect of Protein Kinases
Protein kinase
-Enzyme that transfers phosphate groups from ATP to a protein, thus phosphorylating the protein -Changes conformation
Beta Receptors 
-Andenylate Cyclase/cAMP 1. NE binds to beta receptor G-Protein linked 2. Subunit turns on Adenylatecyclase 3. Cyclic AMP acts on Dimer Protein Kinase 4. Catalytic Subunit- absence of cAMP binds to Catalytic
IP3 (Inositoltriphosphate)
1. Diffuses through cytoplasm to E.R. 2. Opens Calcium Ligand Gated Channels 3. Ca diffuses from ER to Cytoplasm 4. Ca bonds to ca/calmodulin complex 5. Ca/calmodulin acts on protein kinases
Calmodulin
Activated by calcium; Induces active conformation change in CA2+/calmodulin dependent protein kinases
Diacyglycerol (DAG)
-Phospholice C hydrolyzes a membrane phospholipid
Alpha 1 Receptors
-Vasoconstrictiion of blood vessels 1. G-protein activates phospholipid C/ca secondary messenger 2. Phospholipase C/ca hydrolyzes a membrand phospholipd producing (IP3) and (DAg) 3. IP3 diffuses through cytoplasm to E.R. and opens calcium gated ligand channels 4. Ca+ diffuses from ER …
Beta 2
Bronchiole Tubes- IPSP, causes bronchodialation Viscera-IPSP, decreases activity in intestines and caint digest food Fight or Flight
adrenergic
related to the adrenal gland where epinephrine and norepinephrine are made  Most sympathetic neurons are
Beta 1
heart increase HR - chronotropic contractility - inotropic EPSP
Beta 2
vasodilation bronchial dilation relax of bladder GI muscle and activity release of glucagon Viscera
Alpha 1
EPSP causing blood vessels vasoconstriction Viscera-why you feel sick to stomach and dry mouth
Cholinergic neurons
acetylcholine (ACh) They include -1. All Automic NS sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic neurons.   2. a few Sympathetic postganglionic neurons that innervate most sweat glands.   3. mostparasympathetic postganglionic neurons.
Cholinergic receptors
muscarinic-EPSP & IPSP nicotinic- Ionotropic, EPSP, Adrenall Medulla ACh works on both
Sympathetic Neurons
Axons of preganglionic travel in spinal nerves of cell bodies at T1-L2 Supplies visceral effectors of somatic (Glands, smooth) Mass activation Adrenall Medulla Somatic Fight or Flight
Parasympathetic neurons
No mass activation Rest, Digest Craniosacral Axons leave brain to Cranial nerves Pre ganglionic neurons make axons in 4 cranial nerves Travel and synapses to post ganglion cell bodies whos axons are at Terminal Ganglion S2,3,4= Splanchnic Nerve-
Splanchnic nerve
Pelvic Nerve that runs in the abdominal cavity Supply rectum, bladder, and reproductive S2,3,7
Terminal Ganglia
Tissues of the target organ for post ganglions send out neurons to gland
Vagus Nerve
Cranial nerve # 10 A wonderer that supplies most of the pararympathetic innovation in the body Finger thick
Sacral Segments
cell bodies in nuclei of brain (S2-S4)
Adrenal Medulla
Hormone-epinephrine and norepinephrine target:many tissues effect: fight or flight response Formed from ectoderm Neural Crest Is a modified sympathetic collateral ganglion=sympathadrenal system
9-cis-retinoic acid
A Dimer with T3 nucleur receptor a derivative of vitamin A 
Steroid H Family Action
1. Transported through blood via carrier proteins- break free and pass through plasma membr 2. Binds to receptor protein in cyto 3. translocates into nucleus binds to ligand bonding nucleur H receptors, HRE binds to DNA 4. Nuclear receps act as transcription factors- 2 regions Ligand b…
hormone response element (HRE)
stretch of DNA in the promoter region of a gene that activates receptor
Transitory
Weak thermal bond
Nucleur H receptors
Lipophilic receptors that activate genetic transcription Transcription factor
Adenylate Cyclase/cAMP
1. NE or E bind to G protein 2. G-Protein dissociates and activates Adenylate Cyclase which catalyzes ATP-->cAMP+PPi 3. cAMP (2nd mess) diffuse down cytoplasm and activates Protein Kinases by remving regulatory subunit 4. PK- Phosphorolates proteins (chng Conf) and opens Ion channels= …
Protein Kinases
Activated by cAMP which removes regulatory subunit and leaves catalytic making it active.
PhospholipaceC-ca+ 
1. E/NE binds to Alpha 1 receptors which have a G-protein 2. G-protein dissociat--activates Phospholipace C which hydolz Mem Phoslipase 3. Mem Phos splits into (IP3) and (Dag) IP3 diffus throug cytop into E.R. opens Ca+ Lig G Chan 4. Ca+ diffuses from e.r to cyto bind to calmodulin/ca …
Tyrosine Kinase Second Messenger System
1. Insulin binds to alpha ligan in extrecc,( Epidermal Growth Factor) 2. Beta subunits stimulated and autophosphorolation each other activating Tyrosine kinase 3. Insulin receps phosphor insulin receptor substrate proteins that activates sign molecules 4. sig molec-- cause transporter …
MONAMINE NT FUNCTION
HAVE TO BE ELIMINATED FROM SYNAPTIC CLEFT 1. Action potent---depoliriz------Ca open----monamine stored in synaptic vess fusion & exocytosis 2. Taken up from from Synap Clef by facilitated diffusion via transporter 3. Deactivated by Monoamine Oxidase in Terminal Bouton 4. Or-------Cate…
Catechol Group (Tyrosine)
Dopamine Norepinephrine Epinephrine
Serotonin
Tryptophan
Monoamine oxidase Inhibitor
inhibits (MO) causing build up of monamine in synaptic cleft enhancing effects
Catechol-o-methyl transferace
found in cytomplasm of post-synaptic and deactivates catecholamines
Nitric oxide and Viagra
1. Produced by L-arginine via nitric oxide synthetase 2. diffuses into smooth muscle cell and activates Guanylate Cyclase which catalyzes GTP---cGMP+PPI 3. cGMP causes ca+ VG channs to close producing relaxation in muscle causing vasodialaiton=erection--------- 4. Viagra inhibits phodi…
Sacral Segments
cell bodies in nuclei of brain (S2-S4)
Telencephelon
Cerebral Hemispheres Cerebrum
Diencephalon
forms thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus -becomes surrounded by the telencephalon -Pituatary Gland
Mesencephalon
Nigrostriatal system mesolimbic system TECTUM and TEGMENTUM
Met Metencephalon
1.Cerebellum- controls skeletal movement 2.Pons- relays info from spinal to brain
Myelencephalon
Medulla oblongata- brain stem, like spinal chord many centers
Substance P
Involved in perception of pain Substance pre-released by neurons with pain Polypeptide
Endogenous opiods
Analgesia euphoria causes feel good pain Found in proteins in CNS that bind with opium and morphine agonists of exogenous natural polypeptide
long-term potentiation
increase in a cell's firing potential after brief, rapid stimulation. Later: 100 vessicals release
Glutamic Acid Bonding to receptor
2 types: Na/Ca and Na channels 1. Ca enters, produces NO (retrograde) 2. No diffuses through plasma membrane pre cell 3. enters terminal bouton and turns on STP that increases the release of glutamate
Inhibitory Amino Acids
Generate IPSP Glycine Strychanine Tetanus Botox
Glycine
Activate in spinal chord innovate skeletal muscle Contract biceps by releasing EPSP simultaneously Brain sends IPSP for relaxation of tricep
Strychnine
1. Poison that binds to glycine receptors causing sparatic paralysis
Tetanus
Destroying snare complexes in glycine receptors
Botox
Disrupts snare complex and blocks release of ACH lead to Flacid Paralysis- cannot contract muscle
Mesolimbic Dopamine system
Behavior and Reward pathway in brain tegmenton of Mesencephalon Cocaine and Amphetamine
Limbic System
Masses of grey matter nuclei in Telencephelon Hemispheres
Cocaine
Dopa transporter blocker blocks reuptake of domaine
Amphetamine
Increases amount of dopamine 1. Dop-transporter 2. Diffusion into terminal bouton and enter synaptic vessicles 3. For every dop out theres a dop in
Dopamine
Nigrastriatal dop system Motor behavior, pleasure, arrousal
Nigrastriatial Dopamine System
Initiation of skeletol muscle movements
Substantia Nigra
Found in Tegmentom Black Substance
Melanin
The pigment that is responsible for skin color
Lipid Neurotransmitters
1. Endocannabnoids--Euphoria 2. Anandamids--Delight, Retrograde Neurotransmitter
retrograde neurotransmitter
released from post synaptic neuron; inhibits further neurotransmitter release for presynaptic neuron
arrector pili
smooth muscle. it extends from the upper dermis to the side of the hair follicle. Somatic component
Flacid Paralysis
-go limp and collapse -block ACh receptors
visceral effector
smooth muscle, cardiac uscle, or gland
Adrenal Medulla
Ectoderm Produce EN & N Modified Sympathetic Collateral Ganglia Neural Crst Innation by Sympathetic
Adrenal Cortex
Mesoderm Produce Corticosetoid No inovation only Pituitary Gland
Neural crest
forms all ganglia in PNS
Axon Convergence
3 axons of sympathetic ganglia converge on post ganglia
Parasympathetic Axon length and divergence
Preganglionic neurons with long axons usually synapse with four to five postganglionic neurons with short axons that pass to single visceral effector Branching Mass activation
Neurohypophysis
Storage hormones produced in hypothalamus Posterior Lobe Formed from down growth of the brain
Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis
Inferior aspect of brain or Diencephalon Attatched to hypothalamus by infundibulum
Adenohypophysis
Anterior Lobe Produces and secretes major homones No neural connection with hypothalamus
Antidiuretic homone (ADH) Neuroendocrine Reflexes
secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland increases reabsorption of water by the kidney 1. Osmoreceptors detect osmo press then genrate axon potent 2. Exocytosis of (ADH) into Capillary Bed 3. Dumps ADH into blood triggering kidneys to retain water
Oxytocin Reflex
1. Sensory neurons from child contacting with breast sends to hypothalamus 2. neurons produce oxytocin and released by exocytosis 3. Carried to breasts via blood and acts on smooth muscle 4. Contract of breast to produce milk
Hypothalamic-neurohypophysis
Axons of neurons whose cell bodies are in supraoptic
Portal System (Adrenohypophysis-Hypathalamus tract)
Two Capillary beds in the circuit 1. Cells in Hypothal produce releasing and inhibitory molecules 2. Release at axon from capillary bed 3. Carried via porta vein to bood stream then cappilary bed in adrenohypophysis 4. Cause adrenohypophysis not to relase hormones or cause it to relea…
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Travels to via portal vein Adenohypophyisis Produce Throptropin
Sympathetic Pathways
1. Spinal chord--axon---white ramus communicans----chaing ganglion---diaphram---splanchnic nerve---abnominal---collateral ganglion---synapse with postgangion----axon----effector---visceral 2. associates with chain gang--synapse---post gang--axon---grey ramus---spinal nerve---visceral eff…
Rathke's Pouche
Epthilial tissue makes up adenohypophysis
Raphie nuclei
Serotonergic neurons are found here
Hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system
System that allows releasing hormones from hypothalamus to immediately reach anterior pituitary; blood from capillary bed in hypothalamus flows through portal vein into Anterior pituitary where it goes into a second capillary network
Releasing and Inhibitory Hormones
1. Release from Hypothalamus cappillary bed 2. Travels throught portal vein--to cappillary be inadenohypophysis 3. Causes adenohypophysis to inhibit the release of a homone or it to release
Trophic Hormones
Secreted by adrenohypophysis
Thryoid Stimulating Hormone
Hypotholamusrelases it and travels to adrenohypophysis where it can cause negative feedback
Adrenall Cortex
Hormonally controlled secrete corticosteroids 1. Zona Glomerulosa--Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone) 2. Zona fasciculata-Glucocorticoids 3. Zona Reticularis-Sex steroids
Aldosterone
Reabsorbes H20 and NA while secretting K+-----Increases blood volume and pressure and regulate electrolytes Hperkalemia---Elevated K+ act on adrenall cortex to secrete aldosterone 1. Renin-----Angiotenson-----Aldosterone
Glucocoricoids
Metabolism of glucose to conserve Immune system regulator
Cortisol
1. Glucogenesis-production of glucose from unuasual sources 2. Restricts entry of glucose in cells 3. Stimulates Lipolysis---breakdown of lipids for energy 4. Suppresses immune system and inflamation
Adrenall Gland (Stress Reppresor)
General Adaption Syndrome 1. Alarm and Reaction 2. Stage of Resistance 3. Stage of Exhastion---Sickness Stimulates Pituitary Adrenal Axis---Glucocorticoids
Stess on Adrenall Gland
1. Hypotrophy-Growth in Adrenall Cortex 2. Atrophy of lymphoid Tissue 3. Bleeding petpic ulcers
Negative Feedback of the andenohpophysis
Sectretion of ACTH is inhibited by rise in thyroxine
Adenohypophysis hormones
1. Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH) 2. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH) 3. Gonadotpropic(FSH and LH) Stimulate adrenal cortex thyoid and gonads
Hypothalamic control of the Adenohypophysis
No neural connection.  Controlled by hormones made by hypothalamus.  Hormones are releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones.  They arrive at the adenohypophysis by the hypothalamo-adenohypophyseal portal system.  Portal veins supply capillary beds- two instead of the usual one. Releasing…

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