Endocrine Flashcards

1
Q

it is a chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulate activity of organs

A

Hormones

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2
Q

What is the meaning of ADH?

A

Anti Diuretic Hormone

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3
Q

This hormone is produced by proteins or the small chains of amino acids

A

Peptide hormone

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4
Q

This hormone regulates the body sodium and water balance

A

Aldosterone

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5
Q

what gland secretes the Growth hormones?

A

Anterior Pituitary

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6
Q

This inhibits the urine production and vassoconstriction

A

ADH/ Vasopressin

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7
Q

What is the meaning of IGF-1?

A

Insulin-like growth factor 1

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8
Q

This system compliments the nervous system in controlling the body

A

Endocrine System

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9
Q

What is the effect of Adrenaline?

A

It increase the blood pressure, Blood glucose and Bronchodilation

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10
Q

What hormones does pancreas secretes?

A

Insulin and Glucagon

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11
Q

This cannot be given orally because of proteolytic enzymes in GIT

A

Peptides

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12
Q

This hormone stimulates the growth in tissues and bone

A

Growth Hormone

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13
Q

What is the effect of the over secretion of the growth hormone?

A

Acromegaly or giantism

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14
Q

This is used to initiate labor and promotion of the delivery of placenta

A

Oxytocin

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15
Q

What gland produces Levothyroxine and Triiodothyronine?

A

Thyroid Gland

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16
Q

What disease can cause if pancreas is produce large volume of glucose?

A

Diabetes Millitus

17
Q

Polyuria means?

A

Increase of urination

18
Q

what type of DM (diabetes millitus) is autoimmune process?

A

Type I

19
Q

What is the meaning of Category X?

A

Prohibited for Pregnant

20
Q

Ketonuria means?

A

positive of ketone in urine