Kinesiology 3222A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Microangiopathy, Placenta, Gastrin

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Need a good blood supply for sympathetic nervous system. Produce 2 groups of hormones essential for life. Stress resistance, immune function, activated in inflammatory response. Adrenal medulla: modified sympathetic ganglion o. Cortex vs. medulla: different embryological origins, medulla. Exocrine (90%: acinar cells produce enzyme secretions, ducted to small intestine. Endocrine: alpha - glucagon (hyperglycemic hormone) - releases blood sugar, beta - insulin (hypoglycemic hormone) - stores excess glucose, delta - somatostatin - stops production of insulin and glucagon o. 3 major vessels off 1 abdominal aorta o o o. Celiac trunk - common hepatic artery and splenic artery. Release glucose to body: major target is liver: Stimulates glucose storage into cells (liver, muscle, adipose) Inhibits breakdown of glycogen or synthesis of glucose. Risk of serious kidney disease: accounts for half of all non-traumatic limb amputations, major cause of erectile dysfunction. Type ii: non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, age of onset > 40 years o o.

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