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17.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System

Learning objectives.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

• Distinguish the types of intercellular communication, their importance, mechanisms, and effects
• Identify the major organs and tissues of the endocrine system and their location in the body

Communication is a process in which a sender transmits signals to one or more receivers to control and coordinate actions. In the human body, two major organ systems participate in relatively “long distance” communication: the nervous system and the endocrine system. Together, these two systems are primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body.

Neural and Endocrine Signaling

The nervous system uses two types of intercellular communication—electrical and chemical signaling—either by the direct action of an electrical potential, or in the latter case, through the action of chemical neurotransmitters such as serotonin or norepinephrine. Neurotransmitters act locally and rapidly. When an electrical signal in the form of an action potential arrives at the synaptic terminal, they diffuse across the synaptic cleft (the gap between a sending neuron and a receiving neuron or muscle cell). Once the neurotransmitters interact (bind) with receptors on the receiving (post-synaptic) cell, the receptor stimulation is transduced into a response such as continued electrical signaling or modification of cellular response. The target cell responds within milliseconds of receiving the chemical “message”; this response then ceases very quickly once the neural signaling ends. In this way, neural communication enables body functions that involve quick, brief actions, such as movement, sensation, and cognition.In contrast, the endocrine system uses just one method of communication: chemical signaling. These signals are sent by the endocrine organs, which secrete chemicals—the hormone —into the extracellular fluid. Hormones are transported primarily via the bloodstream throughout the body, where they bind to receptors on target cells, inducing a characteristic response. As a result, endocrine signaling requires more time than neural signaling to prompt a response in target cells, though the precise amount of time varies with different hormones. For example, the hormones released when you are confronted with a dangerous or frightening situation, called the fight-or-flight response, occur by the release of adrenal hormones—epinephrine and norepinephrine—within seconds. In contrast, it may take up to 48 hours for target cells to respond to certain reproductive hormones.

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In addition, endocrine signaling is typically less specific than neural signaling. The same hormone may play a role in a variety of different physiological processes depending on the target cells involved. For example, the hormone oxytocin promotes uterine contractions in people in labor. It is also important in breastfeeding, and may be involved in the sexual response and in feelings of emotional attachment in humans.

In general, the nervous system involves quick responses to rapid changes in the external environment, and the endocrine system is usually slower acting—taking care of the internal environment of the body, maintaining homeostasis, and controlling reproduction ( Table 17.1 ). So how does the fight-or-flight response that was mentioned earlier happen so quickly if hormones are usually slower acting? It is because the two systems are connected. It is the fast action of the nervous system in response to the danger in the environment that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete their hormones. As a result, the nervous system can cause rapid endocrine responses to keep up with sudden changes in both the external and internal environments when necessary.

Structures of the Endocrine System

The endocrine system consists of cells, tissues, and organs that secrete hormones as a primary or secondary function. The endocrine gland is the major player in this system. The primary function of these ductless glands is to secrete their hormones directly into the surrounding fluid. The interstitial fluid and the blood vessels then transport the hormones throughout the body. The endocrine system includes the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pineal glands ( Figure 17.2 ). Some of these glands have both endocrine and non-endocrine functions. For example, the pancreas contains cells that function in digestion as well as cells that secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood glucose levels. The hypothalamus, thymus, heart, kidneys, stomach, small intestine, liver, skin, ovaries, and testes are other organs that contain cells with endocrine function. Moreover, adipose tissue has long been known to produce hormones, and recent research has revealed that even bone tissue has endocrine functions.

The ductless endocrine glands are not to be confused with the body’s exocrine system , whose glands release their secretions through ducts. Examples of exocrine glands include the sebaceous and sweat glands of the skin. As just noted, the pancreas also has an exocrine function: most of its cells secrete pancreatic juice through the pancreatic and accessory ducts to the lumen of the small intestine.

Other Types of Chemical Signaling

In endocrine signaling, hormones secreted into the extracellular fluid diffuse into the blood or lymph, and can then travel great distances throughout the body. In contrast, autocrine signaling takes place within the same cell. An autocrine (auto- = “self”) is a chemical that elicits a response in the same cell that secreted it. Interleukin-1, or IL-1, is a signaling molecule that plays an important role in inflammatory response. The cells that secrete IL-1 have receptors on their cell surface that bind these molecules, resulting in autocrine signaling.

Local intercellular communication is the province of the paracrine , also called a paracrine factor, which is a chemical that induces a response in neighboring cells. Although paracrines may enter the bloodstream, their concentration is generally too low to elicit a response from distant tissues. A familiar example to those with asthma is histamine, a paracrine that is released by immune cells in the bronchial tree. Histamine causes the smooth muscle cells of the bronchi to constrict, narrowing the airways. Another example is the neurotransmitters of the nervous system, which act only locally within the synaptic cleft.

Career Connection

Endocrinologist.

Endocrinology is a specialty in the field of medicine that focuses on the treatment of endocrine system disorders. Endocrinologists—medical doctors who specialize in this field—are experts in treating diseases associated with hormonal systems, ranging from thyroid disease to diabetes mellitus. Endocrine surgeons treat endocrine disease through the removal, or resection, of the affected endocrine gland.

Patients who are referred to endocrinologists may have signs and symptoms or blood test results that suggest excessive or impaired functioning of an endocrine gland or endocrine cells. The endocrinologist may order additional blood tests to determine whether the patient’s hormonal levels are abnormal, or they may stimulate or suppress the function of the suspect endocrine gland and then have blood taken for analysis. Treatment varies according to the diagnosis. Some endocrine disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, may respond to lifestyle changes such as modest weight loss, adoption of a healthy diet, and regular physical activity. Other disorders may require medication, such as hormone replacement, and routine monitoring by the endocrinologist. These include disorders of the pituitary gland that can affect growth and disorders of the thyroid gland that can result in a variety of metabolic problems.

Some patients experience health problems as a result of the normal decline in hormones that can accompany aging. These patients can consult with an endocrinologist to weigh the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy intended to boost their natural levels of reproductive hormones.

In addition to treating patients, endocrinologists may be involved in research to improve the understanding of endocrine system disorders and develop new treatments for these diseases.

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Case Study Conclusion: Hormonal Havoc

Gabrielle, who you read about in the beginning of this chapter, has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is named for the multiple fluid-filled sacs, or cysts, that are present in the ovaries of women with this syndrome. You can see these cysts in the illustration above, which compares a normal ovary with a polycystic ovary. The cysts result from follicles in the ovary that did not properly produce and release an egg. Mature eggs are normally released from follicles monthly during the process of ovulation, but in PCOS this often does not occur. Ovarian cysts can be common and do not necessarily mean that a woman has PCOS, but the presence of multiple ovarian cysts plus other telltale signs and symptoms may cause her physician suspect PCOS.

Gabrielle’s symptoms of PCOS included irregular menstrual periods, weight gain, acne, and excess facial hair. There are many other symptoms of PCOS that women can experience, such as male-pattern baldness, pelvic pain, and depression, among others. As you may recall, Gabrielle also had some abnormal blood test results, such as high levels of androgens and blood glucose. These can also be indications of PCOS.

As you have learned, androgens are a term for male sex hormones, but females also normally produce androgens, albeit to a lesser extent than males. In women with PCOS, the level of androgens is abnormally high. These androgens include testosterone, which is produced by the ovaries, and DHEA, which is produced by the adrenal glands. This increase in androgens can have a “masculinizing” effect on women, including an increase in facial and body hair, male-pattern baldness, and interference with the menstrual cycle by preventing ovulation. Androgens also can cause weight gain and acne — two of the other common symptoms of PCOS.

In addition to hypersecretion of androgens, PCOS often causes high blood glucose as a result of insulin resistance. As you have learned, insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that works in conjunction with other pancreatic hormones (such as glucagon) to regulate the level of blood glucose. What is another disease involving insulin resistance? If you answered type 2 diabetes, you are correct! In fact, women with PCOS are at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of their resistance to insulin. More than 50 percent of women with PCOS will develop diabetes or pre-diabetes before they are 40 years old.

Besides diabetes, women with PCOS have a higher chance of developing fertility problems, heart disease, sleep apnea (briefly stopping breathing during sleep), and uterine cancer, among other diseases and disorders. There is hope, however. Lifestyle modifications and medicines not only can help women cope with the symptoms of PCOS, but may also reduce the risk of some of the possible long-term consequences by lowering blood sugar and androgen levels. For instance, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help women with PCOS lose weight. This can help lower blood glucose levels, improve insulin functioning, and can even make the menstrual cycle more regular. Medications such as birth control pills and anti-androgens can help restore a more regular menstrual cycle and reduce facial and body hair and acne. The diabetes medication metformin can be used to treat several of the symptoms of PCOS, and even may prevent type 2 diabetes, by improving insulin functioning and lowering testosterone. Finally, women with PCOS who are trying to conceive may be helped with fertility medications that stimulate ovulation.

The underlying cause of PCOS is not definitively known, although it is thought that both genetic and environmental factors play a role. PCOS tends to run in families, and women with a sister with PCOS are twice as likely to also have it. Researchers think that the insulin resistance seen in PCOS may cause an increase in androgens, illustrating how hormonal systems can influence each other.

As you have seen throughout this chapter, endocrine hormones can have a wide variety of effects on the body, including the regulation of metabolism, reproductive functions, homeostasis of different ions and molecules, and mediating responses to stressful situations. Different hormones have different effects, but even a single hormone can have multiple effects. Hormones travel throughout the bloodstream and affect any cells that have the appropriate receptors for them, known as target cells. Many hormones have target cells in multiple types of organs and tissues, or they regulate molecules, such as blood glucose, that affect many organ systems. These are some of the reasons why changes in the normal level of an endocrine hormone — either hypersecretion or hyposecretion — can result in a wide variety of symptoms, such as is seen in Cushing’s syndrome, diabetes, and PCOS. By understanding what goes wrong in these disorders, you can better appreciate how important the endocrine system is for regulating the many diverse functions of the human body.

Chapter Summary

In this chapter, you learned about the glands and hormones of the endocrine system, their functions, how they are regulated, and some diseases and disorders of the endocrine system. Specifically, you learned that:

• The endocrine system is a system of glands that release chemical messenger molecules called hormones into the bloodstream. Other glands, called exocrine glands, release substances onto nearby body surfaces through ducts.
• Endocrine hormones travel more slowly than nerve impulses, which are the body’s other way of sending messages. However, the effects of endocrine hormones may be much longer lasting.
• The pituitary gland is the master gland of the endocrine system. Most of the hormones it produces control other endocrine glands. These glands include the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, pineal gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads (testes and ovaries), and thymus gland.
• Diseases of the endocrine system are relatively common. An endocrine disease usually involves hypersecretion or hyposecretion of a hormone. Hypersecretion is frequently caused by a tumor. Hyposecretion is often caused by the destruction of hormone-secreting cells by the body’s own immune system.
• Endocrine hormones travel throughout the body but affect only certain cells, called target cells, which have receptors specific to particular hormones.
• Steroid hormones such as estrogen are endocrine hormones made of lipids that cross plasma membranes and bind to receptors inside target cells. The hormone-receptor complexes then move into the nucleus where they influence gene expression.
• Non-steroid hormones such as insulin are endocrine hormones made of amino acids that bind to receptors on the surface of target cells. This activates an enzyme in the plasma membrane, and the enzyme controls a second messenger molecule, which influences cell processes.
• Most endocrine hormones are controlled by negative feedback loops in which rising levels of hormone feedback to stop its own production — and vice-versa. For example, a negative feedback loop controls the production of thyroid hormones. The loop includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland.
• Only a few endocrine hormones are controlled by positive feedback loops in which rising levels of hormone feedback to stimulate continued production of the hormone. Prolactin, the pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by mammary glands, is controlled by a positive feedback loop. The loop includes the nipples, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and mammary glands.
• Hormones synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary include growth hormone, which stimulates cell growth throughout the body, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete its hormones.
• Hypothalamic hormones stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary include vasopressin, which helps maintain homeostasis in body water; and oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contractions during birth and the letdown of milk during lactation.
• The thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) cross cell membranes and regulate gene expression to control the rate of metabolism in cells body-wide, among other functions. The production of T4 and T3 is regulated by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary, which is regulated, in turn, by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus.
• Calcitonin helps regulate blood calcium levels by stimulating the movement of calcium into bone. It works in conjunction with parathyroid hormone to maintain calcium homeostasis.
• Abnormal secretion of thyroid hormones may occur for a variety of reasons and may lead to the development of a goiter. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder. Iodine deficiency is a common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide. In the United States, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, another autoimmune disorder. Hypothyroidism in pregnant women may cause permanent cognitive deficits in children.
• The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones called by the general term corticosteroids, of which there are three types: mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone, which helps control electrolyte balance; glucocorticoids such as cortisol, which helps control the rate of metabolism and suppresses the immune system; and androgens such as DHEA, which is converted to sex hormones in the gonads.
• The adrenal medulla produces non-steroid catecholamine hormones including adrenaline and noradrenaline. These hormones stimulate the fight-or-flight response.
• Disorders of the adrenal glands generally include either hypersecretion or hyposecretion of adrenal hormones. The cause may be a problem with the adrenal glands or with the pituitary gland, which controls adrenal cortex hormone production. Examples include Cushing’s syndrome, in which there is hypersecretion of cortisol; and Addison’s disease, in which there is hyposecretion of cortisol and mineralocorticoids.
• Tissues in the pancreas that have an endocrine role exist as clusters of cells called pancreatic islets. The islets consist of four main types of cells, each of which secretes a different endocrine hormone. Alpha (α) cells secrete glucagon, beta (β) cells secrete insulin, delta (δ) cells secrete somatostatin, and gamma (γ) cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide.
• The endocrine hormones secreted by the pancreatic islets all play a role, either directly or indirectly, in glucose metabolism and homeostasis of blood glucose levels. For example, insulin stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells and decreases the level of glucose in the blood, whereas glucagon stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose and increases the level of glucose in the blood.
• Disorders of the pancreas include pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and diabetes mellitus. Pancreatitis is a painful inflammation of the pancreas that has many possible causes. Pancreatic cancer of the endocrine tissues is rare but increasing in frequency. It is generally discovered too late to cure surgically. Smoking is a major risk factor for pancreatic cancer.
• Diabetes mellitus is the most common type of pancreatic disorder. In diabetes, the inadequate activity of insulin results in high blood levels of glucose. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the insulin-secreting beta cells of the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is usually caused by a combination of insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion due to a variety of environmental and genetic factors.

Chapter Summary Review

• The thyroid gland
• The adrenal gland
• The gonads (ovaries and testes)
• What is the name of the main brain structure that secretes hormones that control the pituitary gland?
• Define hyposecretion and give an example of an endocrine disorder involving hyposecretion. Be sure to include the name of the hormone involved.
• Define hypersecretion and give an example of an endocrine disorder involving hypersecretion. Be sure to include the name of the hormone involved.
• Thyroid hormone
• All of the above
• Which endocrine gland plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response?
• True or False . Sex hormones, such as androgens, are only produced by the gonads.
• True or False . Estrogen can travel to the nucleus of a cell.
• Explain why non-steroid hormones typically require the activation of second messenger molecules to have their effects, instead of directly affecting intracellular processes themselves.
• Explain what it means that endocrine hormones are “chemical messengers.”
• In order to diagnose this disorder, what would you want to check for in the patient’s blood? Explain your answer.
• Endocrine hormones
• Digestive enzymes
• Give one example of negative feedback in the endocrine system.
• Explain the circumstances in which organs and hormones in a negative feedback loop can actually increase the level of a hormone.
• True or False . The hormone vasopressin is synthesized by the hypothalamus.
• True or False . Like most other hormones, prolactin is regulated by a negative feedback loop.
• Growth hormone
• Thyroid stimulating hormone
• Aldosterone
• A goiter is an enlargement of which structure?
• Explain why giving iodine can treat some cases of hypothyroidism, but it is not usually helpful when someone has hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
• Addison’s disease
• Graves’ disease
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Type 1 diabetes
• What is an example of a disease that is due to hormone resistance?
• True or False . Adrenaline is an exocrine hormone.
• always increase muscle mass
• are fat soluble
• bind to receptors on the plasma membrane
• include insulin
• Explain generally how autoimmune disorders can disrupt the endocrine system, and give one example.

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• Endocrine system questions 2
• Mini MCAT passage: Effects of human growth hormone
• Endocrine gland hormone review
• The hypothalamus and pituitary gland
• Hormone concentration metabolism and negative feedback
• Types of hormones
• Cellular mechanism of hormone action
• From terpenes to steroids part 1: Terpenes
• From terpenes to steroids part 2: Squalene, cholesterol, and steroids

• (Choice A)   Prolactin A Prolactin
• (Choice B)   Glucagon B Glucagon
• (Choice C)   Insulin C Insulin
• (Choice D)   Parathyroid Hormone D Parathyroid Hormone

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Remember:  Adrenal HYPO function = Addisons: Adrenal HYPER function=Cushings: Thyroid HYPER function=Graves

The biggest tip I can give with learning endocrine D/Os is to focus on the pituitary hormones.  

What does each hormone do?

Once you know this you can quickly determine what the results of HYPER or HYPO function will be. ie. . . ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol.

What does cortisol do? Think increased GLUCOSE, decreased IMMUNITY, decreased INFLAMMATION.  So, with HYPER function of the Adrenals, we will have even more glucose, less immunity, and less inflammation. . . what would someone like this look like?  This is Cushing’s .

The opposite will lead to Addison’s .  So think of how each gland interrelates, then simply think of what each hormone does. From there it becomes much easier to figure out what the resulting assessment findings will uncover.

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• anterior and posterior
• pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, thymus, pineal, gonads
• hypothalamus
• GH (growth hormone), TSH ( thyroid stimulating hormone) , ACTH 9adrenocorticotropic hormone), FSH, LH, Prolactin
• T3, T4 , Thyrocalcitonin
• regulate metabolism
• production and release of TSH when stimulated by the hypothalamus.
• lowers blood calcium by inhibiting bone resorption
• produce PTH (parathyroid hormone) which raises blood Ca levels
• on top of the kidneys
• adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex
• The adrenal medulla secretes two catecholamines: epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Epinephrine prepares the body for the fight or flight response by converting glycogen to glucose and increasing HR. Norepinephrine produces extensive vasoconstriction.
• ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone from the anterior pituitary gland
• corticosteroids
• mineralcorticoids: aldersteron
• glucocorticoids: cortisol
• adrenal sex hormones: androgens & estrogen
• increase blood glucose by stimulating gluconeogensis, decrease inflammatory response, decrease immune response
• Alpha, Beta, Delta . . . islets of Langerhans
• Alpha . . . glucagon . . . increase glucose via gluconeogensis
• Beta . . . insulin . . . regulate protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism
• Delta . . . somatostatin . . . inhibitory hormone
• ACTH, GH, LH, FSH, PRL, TSH
• mainly affects thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal function. Atrophy of all endocrine glands, hair loss, impotence, amenorrhea, hypoglycemia
• coarse features, thick heel pads, thick tongue, decreased libido, amenorrhea, impotence, acromegaly
• ADH (vasopressin) from the posterior pituitary
• ADH promotes resorption of fluid in distal tubules.  Without resorption  massive amounts of urine are excreted.
• excessive water conservation
• posterior pituitary
• Graves Disease
• responsiveness to catecholimes
• increase metabolism
• increased heat
• weight change
• increased appetite
• nervousness
• bruit heard over thyroid
• warm, sweaty skin
• exopthalmus
• increase systolic BP
• uncontrolled hyperthyroid, surgery, infection
• admin Tylenol, provide cooling blanket
• in can increase thyroid hormone levels
• hypocalcemia
• hypercalcemia due to a decrease in Thyrocalcitonin
• lethargy, weakness, muscle aches, CHF, dry skin, Brady, constipation, weight gain
• persistently low thyroid production
• hypotension, hypotermia, hypoglycemia, brady
• increased Ca and bone demineralization
• fatigue, wt loss, fractures, HTN, joint pain, polyuria, renal calculi . . . think increased Ca
• chvotsek and Trousseaus
• carpopedal spams indicate neuromuscular irritability – sign of decreased Ca levels
• buffalo hump, moon face, fatigue, muscle weakness, hyperglycemia
• adrenal cortex secrets cortisol which increases blood glucose by stimulating gluconeogensis
• Cushings Syndrome
• Addisons Disease
• hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, GI disturbances, hyperpigmentation due to decreased secretion of cortisol

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