Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Which cells secrete oxytocin?
A
Magnocellular neurons in the paraventricular nucleus
2
Q
High levels of iodine inhibiting organification and iodine thyroid hormone synthesis
A
Wolf Chaikoff effect
3
Q
Iodine induced hyperthyroidism exhibited by someone with endemic goiter who goes to an area with sufficient iodine supply
A
Jod-Basedow phenomenon
4
Q
Treatment for SIADH
A
Demelocycline (ADH antagonist)
5
Q
Where are aquaporins inserted by the action of vasopressin
A
Late distal tubule and collecting ducts via V2 receptors
6
Q
Condition with high urine volume, low urine osmolality and low ADH levels
A
Central Diabetes Insipidus
7
Q
Majority of thyroid hormones are synthesized in the form of _____
A
T4
8
Q
Perchlorate and thiocyanate inhibits
A
Na-I cotransport
