basic principles Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 types of hormone?
A
proteins/peptides
steroids
tyrosine+ tryptophan derivatives
2
Q
what are the 4 basic types of receptor?
A
G-protein coupled receptor
receptor tyrosine kinase families
receptors associated with tyrosine kinase activity
steroid hormone receptors
3
Q
low TSH suggest what
A
hyperthyroidism
4
Q
high TSH suggests what
A
hypothyroidism
5
Q
where is prolactin secreted from?
A
lactotroph cells of anterior pituitary
6
Q
what does vasopressin do to blood vessles
A
constriction
7
Q
what does vasopressin do to kidneys
A
stimulates fluid reabsorption
8
Q
diagnostic test for cushings
A
low dose dexamethasone suppression test
9
Q
what is MEN?
A
multiple endocrine neoplasia
10
Q
pituitary
parathyroid
bronchial
enteropancreatic
A
men 1
11
Q
nerve
parathyroid
thyroid c cells
adrenal
A
men 2
