Drugs for Endocrine Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What does the hypothalamus do in the endocrine system?
A
Produce releasing factors
2
Q
What hormones does the anterior pituitary produce?
A
GH
TSH
ACTH
FSH
LH
3
Q
What hormones does the posterior pituitary produce?
A
ADH
Oxytocin
4
Q
What hormones regulate metabolism?
A
thyroid hormone
5
Q
What is amylin?
A
Hormone that slows gastric emptying and inhibits glucagon secretion
6
Q
What is T4?
A
thyroxine
7
Q
What is T3?
A
triiodothyronine
8
Q
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