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endocrine 2 Flashcards

1
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two groups of hormones affecting repro

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sex steroids

other types

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sex steroids

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oestrogens
androgens
gestagens

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other types of repro hormones

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GnRH analogues
pituitary and non pituitary gonadotropins
prostaglandins
oxytocin
melatonin
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GnRH does it have interspecies differences

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no

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5
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production of GnRH

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optic and suprachiasmatic areas of hypothalamus

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release of GnRH

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pulsatile and cyclic

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GnRH actions

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stimulation of production and release of FSH and LLH

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uses of GnRH

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reduce time interval from calving to 1st ovulation
treatment of ovarian follicular cysts in dairy cows
control time of ovulation at end of prostaglandin or progestogen synchronisation schedule
in mares - max chance of conception and nidation
-provoke ovulation in rabbits
-seasonal acyclia in queens
-incr fertility rate in sows and fur farming
-rainbow trout - facilitate stripping, reducing egg binding
-chemical castration

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9
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side effects GnRH

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  • hyperthermia, allergic reaction
  • luteal yellow body cysts
  • should not be used in pregnant animals
  • should not be used in starved, cachetic animals
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10
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GnRH makeup

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synthetic 9ass forms and analogues are avaliabl

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11
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GnRH application

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sc, im, sc implants, chemical sterilisation

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12
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GnRH items

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gonadorelin
buserelin
fertirelin
deslorelin
lecirelin
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gonadorelin species

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horse, cow, rabbit, swine

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buserelin species

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horse, cow, rabbit, rainbow trout

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fertirelin species

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cow

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deslorelin species

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male dogs, SC implant chemical castration - 6month duration

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lecirelin species

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cow

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18
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melatonin is produced where

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pineal gland, shows significant diurnal fluctuations

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19
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melatonin role

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plays a role in regulation of activity levels, winter sleep, reproductive cycles, so it regulates wake up-drowsiness-sleep phase rhythm of body, also affects mating

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20
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how is melatonin used in sheep and goats

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induce pre season oestrous - authorised in australia and new zealand, sc implant

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21
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how is melatonin used in dogs

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sedation, alopecia, nasal depigmentation

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22
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side effects of melatonin

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rapid heartbeat, fatigue, lethargy, hypothermia

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23
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FSH and LH makeup

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both are glycoproteins, two subunit chains are linked non covalently by disulphide bridges

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24
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FSH effects in females

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in ovaries incr growth of follicle and estradiol production

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25
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FSH effects in males

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in the testicles incr in spermatogenesis

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LH effects in females

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final maturation of follicle - oestrogen production, ovulation, luteotropic in most domestic species

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27
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LH effect in males

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leydig cells incr testosterone production

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28
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why are preparations of FSH and LH rarely used

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expensive and short half life

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29
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uses of LH

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to induce ovulation
lutenize follicular cysts
induce follicular growth and ovulation

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30
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uses of FSH

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induce follicular growth for the purpose of supra ovulation in donor cows used for embryo transfer

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PMSG makeup

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large glycoprotein

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32
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PMSG where is it released

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from endometrial cups of pregnant mares in early pregnancy to maintain a luteotrophic effct on primary and secondary CL

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33
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PMSG use in females

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induce follicular growth and ovulation

superovulation

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34
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PMSG use in males

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stimulate spermatogenesis and libido

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35
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preparations of PMSG

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werfaser inj
gonadophyl inj
suidan inj

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36
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how is PMSG used in combo with hCG

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treatment of post weaning anoestrous in sows

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37
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non pituitary gonadotropins

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hCG

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38
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hCG makeup

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glycoprotein, two peptide chains

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39
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where is hCG secreted

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from chorionic portion of human placenta

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40
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half life of hCG

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12-24hr

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41
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use of hCG in females

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  • cause ovulation in the mare at time of breeding
  • for the treatment of nymphomania due to cystic ovaries
  • for ovarian sitmulation
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42
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use of hCG males

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in the treatment of cryptochidism

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43
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features of natural steroids

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fat soluble, short half life, low MW, low oral activity, common structure in all species, not antigenic

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44
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what do synthetic and semi synthetic hormones do to specificity

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increase

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45
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what do synthetic and semi synthetic hormones do to half life

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increase

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46
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what do synthetic and semi synthetic hormones do to oral absorption

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increase

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47
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natural oestrogens

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oestrone
estradiol 17beta
oestriol

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48
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where are natural oestrogens

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granulosa cells of ovarian follicle, CL, adrenal cortex, testicles, placenta

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49
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absorption of oestrogens

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through skin, mucus membranes, GI tract

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50
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metabolism of oestrogens

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liver

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51
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elimination of oestrogens

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urine

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52
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effects of oestrogens

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-development of female sex organs
development and maintainence of secondary female sex characteristics
-cause incr cell height and secretion of cervical mucosa, endometrial proliferation and incr uterine tone
-slight anabolic effect, fat distribution
-release of GnRH

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53
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side effects of oestrogens in cows

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postpartum straining with prolapse of vagina, uterus

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54
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side effects of oestrogens in dog

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anaemia, endometritis

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55
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side effects of oestrogens

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ovarian suppression and hypoplasia - cysts
feminisation in males
should not be given to animals with mammary tumours and during pregnancy

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56
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clinical uses of oestrogens in females

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  • control repro is limited
  • treatment of uterine infections
  • inhibition of nidation
  • treat urinary incontinence and dermatitis in old ovarectimised bitches
  • diminish lactation in bitches and queens
  • treat cattle having persistant CL due to certain cases
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57
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clinical uses of oestrogens in males

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anal adenoma, prostate hypertrophy, benign tumour

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58
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oestrogens preparations

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oestradiol benzoate inj
oestradiol cypionate ecp inj
oestradiol valerate
oestradiol incurin tablet

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59
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oestrogens combinations

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prolans inj and sesoral tablet
PRID - progesterone releasing intravaginal device - with oestradiol
crestar sc implant

60
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what are stilbenes

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synthetic non steroidal oestrogens, have high oral activity, are not easily metabolised, are carcinogens -> prohibited

61
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whats zeranol

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synthetic analogue of mould toxin zearalenone with oestrogenic, anabolic activity

62
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anti oestrogen compounds

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aromatase inhibitors
oestrogen receptor modulators
raloxifen
clomiphene

63
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when do we use oestrogen receptor modulators

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treatment of oestrogen dependant mammary tumours

64
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when do we use raloxifen

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antagonist in mammary gland and uterus, agonist in bones

65
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where does clomiphene have its effect

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only central

66
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progestagens share two main physio effects of progesterone

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nidation and maintainence of pregnancy

suppression of oestrous and blocking ovulation

67
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progesterone physio effects

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in pregnant animals it transforms proliferative endometrium to secretory endometrium, inhibits uterine contractility

68
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main uses of natural pregestrone

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synchronisation
to prevent embryonic death - not satisfactory
delay parturition - not effective

69
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two types of synthetic preparations of progestagens

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strong gestagens - 1st gen

weak gestagens - 2nd gen

70
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when do we use antiprogestagens

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to terminate pregnancy

71
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antiprogestagens

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aglepristone - sc, second dose after 24hrs

72
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name progestagens

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medroxy progesterone
fluorogestone acetate
norgestomet
proligestone and megestrol acetate
altrenogest
melengestrol acetate
73
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use of medroxy progesterone

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  • control oestrous and ovulation in cyclic ewes
  • induce oestrous in anoestrous ewes as intravaginal sponge
  • inhibit onset of the next oestrous in bitches with mid oestrous
74
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medoxy progesterone side effects

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cystic endometrial hyperplasia, mammary tumours

75
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fluorogestone acetate use

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oestrous synchronisation in ewe

76
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norgestomet use

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strong gestagen induce and synchronise ovulation in heifers and cows

77
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proligestone and megestrol acetate what are they

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weak progestagens with antigonadotropic effects

78
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proligestone and megestrol acetate use in females

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prevent and suppress oestrous and ovulation in companion animals

79
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proligestone and megestrol acetate use in males

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anal adenoma, prostate hypertrophy, benign tumour, incr sexual activity, strange behaviour

80
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altrenogest use

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oestrous synchronisation

81
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altrenogest is used in which species

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mares and sows, po - abasorbed from skin so be careful

82
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melengestrol acetate use

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suppress oestrous in heifers and incr growth - banned in EU

83
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melengestrol acetate mechanism of action

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form cysts -> elevated oestrogen level

84
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natural androgen compounds

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testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, androstenedione

85
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androgens physio effects

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-stimulate spermatogenesis
-secondary male characteristics
muscle development

86
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androgens clinical use

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  • treatment of infertility, hypogonadism, aspermia, decr libido - unsatisfactory
  • hormonal alopecia, certain mammary tumours
  • to treat androgen deficiency in old castrated dog
  • androgenised cows for detection of oestrous in cattle
87
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androgens preparations

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andriol caps
retandrol oil inj
sesoral tablets

88
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anabolic steroids use

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  • not for growth promotion, influencec the race performance
  • in ageing animal or patient wiht chronic diseases, polytrauma
  • promote recovery from debilitating disease
  • stimulation of erythropoietin, brown regeneration
89
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anabolic steroids side effects

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vasoconstriction, heart failure, impotence, sperm deformity

90
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anti androgens name them

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ciproterone
delmadinon
finasteride

91
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in which species do we use finasteride

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boars po

92
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what are prostaglandins

A

local hormones

93
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when are prostaglandins produced in endometrium

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  • late in diestrous and cycling animal

- near term in pregnant animal

94
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functions of prostaglandins

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in repro

inflammation, membrane protection

95
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other effects of prostaglandins

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activity of smooth muscle in uterus, relaxation of cervix

96
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use of prostaglandins

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-oestrous synchronisation
induce parturition
-abortion
-treatment pyometra

97
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prostaglandins for use to synchronise oestrous injections

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mares 14-18
cows 10-12
goats 11 days apart

98
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how long is CL refractory to PGF in cows

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until day 5-7

99
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how long is CL refractory to PGF in ewes

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until day 4-5

100
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how long is CL refractory to PGF in mares

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until day 5

101
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how long is CL refractory to PGF in sows

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until day 12

102
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synthetic analogues of prostaglandins

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alfaprostol
PGF2alpha dinoprost
cloprostenol
luprostiol
etiproston
103
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side effects of prostaglandin analogues

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colic disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, bronchoconstriction, abortion

104
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what does progesterone do to the contractile response of uterus

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inhibits it

105
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what does oestrogen do to the sensitivity to stimulants

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increases it

106
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classifications of uterine stimulants

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ecbolics - at term

abortifacients - at any time

107
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types of uterine relaxants

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uterine spasmolytics, myometrial depressants, tocolytics, inhibition of oxytocin

108
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types of uterine stimulating agents

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oxytocin
prostaglandins
ergot alkaloids
cholinergic/parasympathetic drugs

109
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what is important to remember with ecbolics

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use with caution if cervix not fully dilated

110
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indications for uterine stimulating agents

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during prolonged parturition

  • to promote involution
  • for post parturient haemorrhage
111
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oxytocin production

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hypothalamus, stored in posterior pituitary

112
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oxytocin makeup

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consists of 9 amino acids

113
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oxytocin release is controlled by

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  • adrenergic and cholinergic pathway
  • opioid peptides
  • oestrogen
114
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oxytocin has its action where

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myometrium, mammary gland

115
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oxytocin mode of action

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binding to receptors -> resting potential changed -> Ca channels oppened -> Ca incr-> contraction and prostaglandin release

116
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side effects of oxytocin

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GI

cardiovascular system, swelling at inj site

117
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oxytocin uses

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  • uterin inertia
  • retention of eggs
  • after parturition
  • milk let down
  • after caesarian
  • after reposition of prolapsed uterus
118
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admin routes of synthetic oxytocin

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iv, im ,sc

119
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metabolism of synthetic oxytocin

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fast

120
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whats carbetocin

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synthetic analogue of oxytocin

121
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half life of cabectocin

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much longer

122
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antioxytocin

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atosiban, iv use, tocolytic action

123
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where are ergot alkaloids produced

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by claviceps purpurea in rye and other cereals

124
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major effects of ergot alkaloids

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arithmetic contractions of uterus

peripheral constrictions of vessels

125
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synthetic derivatives of ergot alkaloids effects

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dopaminergic effect, reduction of prolactin hormone synthesis

126
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indication of ergot alkaloids

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pseudopregnancy, abortion, synchronisation

127
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name three ergot alkaloids

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bromocriptine
pergolide
cabergoline

128
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three types of ergot alkaloids

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ergotoxins
ergotamine
ergometrine

129
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ergometrine use

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post partum
potent uterine stimulant
rarely used during parturition

130
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methyl ergometrine what is it

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ergot alkaloid

131
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methyl ergometrine does it have vasoconstrictor activity

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no

132
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can methyl ergometrine be used in combo

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yes, with oxytocin

133
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uses for uterine relaxing agents

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prevent abortion

suppress contractions during correction of malpresentatin, embryotomy, obstetrical manoeuver

134
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groups of uterine relaxing agents

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beta2 adrenoceptor agonists
antispasmodics
phenothiazines
anticholinergics

135
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beta2 adrenoceptor agonist uses

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reversible myometrial relaxation
facilitating obstetrical maneouvers
replacement of prolapsed uterus
handling of uterus durind C section

136
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name three beta2 adrenoceptor agonists

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isoxuprine
clenbuterol
terbutaline

137
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side effects beta2 adrenoceptor agonists

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tachycardia, vasodilation, tremor, sweating

138
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vetrabutin what is its

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papverine like drug, uterine relaxing agent

139
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vetrabutin mechanism of action

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interrupts the contractions caused by oxytocin, not as effective as clenbuterol

140
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vetrabutin can it be used in cats

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no

141
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denaverine what is it

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uterine relaxant

142
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denaverine effect

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toco spasmolytic effect, elimination of too sensitive contractions of uterus, relaxes cervix

143
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proqumezine what is it

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uterine muscle relaxant, phenothizine derivative

144
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proquamezine effect

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relaxes myometrium and cervix

145
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proquamezine indications

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reposition of prolapsed uterus, spasm of urinary tract or oresophagus

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