Cardiovascular — Flashcards

How does cortisol affect secretion of ACTH from the anterior pituitary? _____

Prostacyclin (PGI2) and NO from endothelial cells cause inhibition of platelet _____

One function of cholecystokinin is to increase _____ of the gallbladder

Which two endocrine hormones act to increase bone growth? _____

The incretin _____ may inadequately stimulate β cells and contribute to beta cell dysfunction in T2DM

The portal blood supply of the islets of Langerhans allow blood from the _____ cells to bathe the _____ and _____ cells, further promoting rapid communication

The ventromedial area of the hypothalamus is stimulated by _____

The effects of cortisol may be remembered with the mnemonic "A BIG FIB": A: _____ B: Blood pressure (increased, via alpha1) I: Insulin resistance (increased) G: Gluconeogenesis (increased) F: Fibroblast activity (decreased) I: Inflammatory/Immune response (decreased) B: Bone formation (decreased)

Which nutrients (glucose, amino acids, fatty acids) stimulate release of somatostatins? _____

Which cholecystokinin receptor is selective for CCK? _____