ENDOCRINE DRUGS

Question 1

This are the chemical substances that acts as a messenger in the body

Answer 1

HORMONES

Question 2

This hormones has a prominent role in controlling energy homeostasis and metabolism

Answer 2

PEPTIDE HORMONES

Question 3

This hormones has a wide range of physiological functions such as growth, development, energy metabolism, homeostasis and reproduction

Answer 3

STEROID HORMONES

Question 4

This hormones are synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan and or tyrosine. it also helps and regulate the circadian rhythm

Answer 4

AMINE HORMONES

Question 5

People with Diabetes often use this because it helps the blood sugar enter the body cells so it can be used for energy

Answer 5

INSULIN

Question 6

This hormones increase increase the secretion of IGF-I For bone and muscle growth.

Answer 6

GROWTH INSULIN

Question 7

This Drug stimulate the contraction of the breast tissue to aid in lactation after birth, it also stimulate uterine contraction in labor and childbirth

Answer 7

OXYTOCIN

Question 8

This helps controls the blood pressure by acting in the kidney and the blood vessels.

Answer 8

ANTI DIURETIC HORMONES

Question 9

CORTICOID

Answer 9

This are often known as a steroid and a anti inflammatory medicine.

Question 10

This was a drug use to treat a non endocrine disorder and use to diagnose a crushing disorder

Answer 10

DEXAMETHASONE