Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

It is the collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream?

A

Endocrine System

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2
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what is a chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs?

A

Hormones

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3
Q

A type of hormones that coming from fats?

A

Steroid Hormones

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4
Q

what hormone that inhibits urine production and vasocontriction?

A

ADH/ Vasopressin

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5
Q

It is the growth hormone inhibiting hormone?

A

Somatostatin Antagonist

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6
Q

It is used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage?

A

Oxytocin

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7
Q

it produces hormones called corticosteroids?

A

Adrenal Medulla

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8
Q

Thyroid gland produces what hormones?

A

Levothyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)

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9
Q

It is the production of large volume off glucose-rich urine

A

Diabetes Mellitus

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10
Q

An organ the releases insulin and glucagon from the Islets of Langerhans

A

Pancreas

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