NU 433: Adrenal and Pituitary Exam Questions with 100% Solved | Rated A+
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NU 433: Adrenal and Pituitary Exam
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Pituitary gland - -commonly referred to as the master gland bc of the
influence it has on secretion of hormones by other endocrine glands and
due to its regulation of many bodily functions
-part of your endocrine system
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Cortisol - ✔✔-glucocorticoid secreted by adrenal gland cortex
-steroid hormone with various actions including protein metabolism, blood
sugar control, anti-inflammatory, and salt and water balance
-inc with stress and inc glucose
Aldosterone - ✔✔-mineralocorticoid secreted by adrenal gland cortex
-increases sodium reabsorption and potassium loss by kidney
Epinephrine and norepinephrine - ✔✔-secreted by adrenal medulla as
neurotransmitters for the sympathetic nervous system
-"fight or flight mechanism"
-catecholamines
Growth hormone - ✔✔-secreted by the anterior pituitary to stimulate protein
synthesis and bone and muscle growth
-increases breakdown of fatty acids and increases glucose levels
Serum osmolality - ✔✔-diagnostic for hormone imbalances
-lab tests
-direct concentration of blood
-270-300 mOsm/kg
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