Endocrinology — Flashcards

In bone, the long-term effect of PTH is bone _____ via indirect action on osteoclasts

In females, the adrenal androgens are responsible for the development of _____ and for libido

_____ of the tuberoinfundibular dopamine pathway results in symptoms of prolactin excess

In senescence, hormone levels are _____ and FSH levels are greater than LH levels

At _____ levels, PTH exerts anabolic effects on osteoblasts and osteoclasts.

_____ acts on the zona glomerulosa to stimulate aldosterone synthesis via increased activity of the enzyme aldosterone synthase

In men, increased levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) causes _____ due to decreased free testosterone

Prolactin secretion is _____ by dopamine (prolactin inhibiting factor [PIF])

Cortisol causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion

Glucagon causes a(n) _____ in growth hormone secretion