Endocrine Flashcards
it is a chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulate activity of organs
Hormones
What is the meaning of ADH?
Anti Diuretic Hormone
This hormone is produced by proteins or the small chains of amino acids
Peptide hormone
This hormone regulates the body sodium and water balance
Aldosterone
what gland secretes the Growth hormones?
Anterior Pituitary
This inhibits the urine production and vassoconstriction
ADH/ Vasopressin
What is the meaning of IGF-1?
Insulin-like growth factor 1
This system compliments the nervous system in controlling the body
Endocrine System
What is the effect of Adrenaline?
It increase the blood pressure, Blood glucose and Bronchodilation
What hormones does pancreas secretes?
Insulin and Glucagon
This cannot be given orally because of proteolytic enzymes in GIT
Peptides
This hormone stimulates the growth in tissues and bone
Growth Hormone
What is the effect of the over secretion of the growth hormone?
Acromegaly or giantism
This is used to initiate labor and promotion of the delivery of placenta
Oxytocin
What gland produces Levothyroxine and Triiodothyronine?
Thyroid Gland