Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
It is a nervous system in controlling the body.
Endocrine System
A collection of _________ and _________ that secrete hormones into the ________.
glands and tissues
bloodsteam
This chemical is a substance produced by the body which controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
Hormones
What are the three (3) types of hormones?
1.) Peptide hormones
2.) Steroid hormones
3.) Amine hormones
It stimulates growth in tissue and bone.
Growth Hormone
It is a growth hormone inhibiting hormone.
Somatostatin Agonists
What are the two (2) Adrenal Glands?
1.) Adrenal Medulla
2.) Adrenal Cortex
The adrenal medulla is _______ and the adrenal cortex is ________.
Inside and Outside
What are the three (3) types of Corticoids?
1.) Glucocorticoid
2.) Mineralocorticoid
3.) Gonadocorticoid
Diabetes Mellitus is derived from the Greek word for ______ and Latin for _______.
fountain and honey
It is a group of metabolic disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism.
Diabetes mellitus
In this type level of diabetes, a patient does not really produce insulin for childhood ages.
Type I
In this type level of diabetes, has non-insulin for over 40s.
Type II
________ is one of the principal fuels used by our bodies.
Glucose
Hepatocytes converts it to ___________ for storage.
Glycogen
