Steroidogenesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

School Nurse Certification Exam (NBCSN - unofficial) 447 Questions with Verified Answers What is the first sign of puberty in females? - CORRECT ANSWERS Breast development approx age 10 (7-13), about 3 years to develop When does Menses begin? - CORRECT ANSWERS ages 8-16 first is irregular and w/o ovulation What is FSH? What does it do in females? - CORRECT ANSWERS FSH - follicle stimulating hormone Females - stimulates ovarian development and estrogen production. What i...

NR 602 Midterm with correct questions and answers. Presumptive signs of pregnancy - correct answers.Amenorrhea, n/v, increased urinary frequency, excessive fatigue, breast tenderness, quickening @ 18-20 weeks Probable signs of pregnancy - correct answers.Goodell sign- softening of the cervix Chadwicks sign- cervix is blue/purple Hegar's sign- softening of lower uterine segment uterine enlargement Braxton Hicks- can be palpated at 28 weeks uterine souffle...

Fat Soluble Hormones - ANSWER Steroids Water Soluble Hormones - ANSWER Need 2nd Messenger to transport across phospholipid membranes Pituitary Hormones - ANSWER TSH, GH, ACTH, FSH, LH, Oxytocin, ADH, Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Anterior Pituitary - ANSWER Acct for 75% of total weight of pituitary gland. Three regions, pars distalis, parts tuberalis, and pars intermedia. Pars distalis is major component of Anterior Pituitary and source of Anterior Pituitary Hormones. Posterior Pitu...

This document provides a comprehensive summary of the steroid synthesis pathway within the adrenal cortex. The various enzyme deficiencies and hormonal imbalances are summarized with particular focus on the diagnostic process for Cushing's syndrome.

NCSBN – Lesson 8F: Endocrine System Study Guide Brittle hair, lanugo and amenorrhea are findings associated with anorexia nervosa. The lanugo and amenorrhea are a result of the decreased levels of estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Other physical findings include reduced metabolic rate, constipation, dry skin, hypotension and bradycardia. Dental erosion, due to vomiting, is seen in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa; however, diarrhea is associated with laxative abuse and ...

Fat Soluble Hormones Steroids Water Soluble Hormones Need 2nd Messenger to transport across phospholipid membranes Pituitary Hormones TSH, GH, ACTH, FSH, LH, Oxytocin, ADH, Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Anterior Pituitary Acct for 75% of total weight of pituitary gland. Three regions, pars distalis, parts tuberalis, and pars intermedia. Pars distalis is major component of Anterior Pituitary and source of Anterior Pituitary Hormones. Posterior Pituitary (neurohypo...

Biochemistry II Exam 4 Chapter 24 Lipid Biosynthesis What is the difference between fatty acid synthesis and fatty acid degradation? ● Use of CoA and acyl protetin: Intermediates in synthesi s are linked to -SH groups of acyl carrier proteins like phosphopantetheine and cysteine(as compared to -SH groups of CoA in breakdown) ● Cellular compartment: Synthesis in cytosol; breakdown in mitochondrial matrix ● Enzymes of fatty acid synthesis are components of one long polypeptide chain, the fat...