Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

Acromegaly

Answer 1

is a hormonal disorder where the pituitary gland produces excess amounts of growth hormone.

Question 2

Adrenaline

Answer 2

is a hormone that triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response. It is produced in the medulla in the adrenal glands as well as some of the central nervous system’s neurons.

Question 3

Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)

Answer 3

is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.

Question 4

Amenorrhea

Answer 4

is the term used when a woman or adolescent girl is not having menstrual periods.

Question 5

Androgens

Answer 5

are hormones that help to develop sex organs in men. They also contribute to sexual function in men and women.

Question 6

Adrenal Cortex

Answer 6

The adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal gland and it produces steroid hormones, which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and mineralocorticoid hormones, which regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Question 7

Adrenal Glands

Answer 7

are triangle-shaped glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They regulate stress response through the synthesis of hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline.

Question 8

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

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is non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, a common occurrence in older men.

Question 9

Calcitonin

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is a protein hormone secreted by cells in the thyroid gland. It inhibits cells that break down bone and helps to regulate the blood’s calcium and phosphate levels.

Question 10

Cholescystokinin

Answer 10

otherwise known as CCK or CCK-PZ, is able to improve digestion and affects appetite.

Question 11

Cholesterol

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is a white crystalline substance found in animal tissues and various foods that is normally synthesized by the liver. Cholesterol levels can be a risk factor for heart disease.

Question 12

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

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refers to a group of inherited adrenal gland disorders. People with this condition do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone, and produce too much of androgen.

Question 13

Cortisol

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is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It is involved in the stress response and increases blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Question 14

Diabetes

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is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. The body of a person with diabetes either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin as well as it should.

Question 15

Endocrinologist

Answer 15

are specially trained physicians who diagnose diseases related to the glands. Because these doctors specialize in these conditions, which can be complex and have hard-to-spot symptoms, an endocrinologist is your best advocate when dealing with hormonal issues.

Question 16

Erythropoietin

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is a hormone directly connected to red blood cell production and maintenance. Low levels of this hormone occur when someone has chronic kidney diseases.

Question 17

Estrogen

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are a group of steroid compounds that are the primary female sex hormones. They promote the development of female secondary sex characteristics and control aspects of regulating the menstrual cycle.

Question 18

Gastrin

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is a hormone the stomach produces. When you eat, gastrin stimulates the release of gastric acid, an important part of the digestive process.

Question 19

Hypoglycemia

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also called low blood sugar, occurs when your blood glucose level drops too low to provide enough energy for your body’s activities. Patients with severe hypoglycemia may experience unconsciousness or seizures due to low blood sugar.

Question 20

Insulin

Answer 20

is a protein pancreatic hormone involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in the blood. Diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or use the hormone effectively.