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Types of Hormones (Growth Hormone (Produced and released by anterior…
Types of Hormones
Growth Hormone
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Stimulates growth & proliferation of most cells; but most obvious effects are on bone and skeletal muscle
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Increases protein level
- Increases amino acid transport through cell membrane
- Increases DNA transcription to form RNA
- Increases RNA translation to synthesize protein
- Decreases protein catabolism
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Elevates blood glucose
- Decreases glucose uptake by skleletal muscle and fat
- Increases glycogenolysis in liver
- Decreases insulin receptor sensitivity
- Increases insulin secretion
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Oxytocin
- Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
- Triggers milk ejection (letdown reflex)
- Abundant in maternal milk
Produced in
- Hypothalamus
- Heart, thymus, GI tract, reproductive organs, etc.
Implicated in
- Parenting
- Sexual behavior
- Socioemotion
Parenting
- Plasma OT levels during breast feeding is associated with sensitive and responsive mothering (increased calmness, sociability, affectionate touch and decreased anxiety, aggression, and guilt)
- In social play studies, close proximity and affection increased salivary OT in dad, mom, and infant
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Socioemotion
Intranasal administration of OT:
- Increased perception of attractiveness, trustworthiness, approachability
- Incerased social cognition, emotion recognition
- Decreases jealousy and gloating
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) aka Vasopressin, Arg-vasopressin, and Argipressin (AVP)
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Diseases
Growth Hormone
Hypersecretion
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• Mortality = 3X higher; due to cardiovascular, respiratory, & neoplastic diseases
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Antidiuretic Hormone
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Hypersecretion
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• Causes: neurosurgery, trauma, tumor
• Symptoms: electrolyte imbalance, anorexia, nausea, muscle aches, neurological symptoms
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