Endocrine Drugs (Finals)

Question 1

A condition where your blood sugar level (glucose) is below the normal range. Your body uses glucose as its primary energy source.

Answer 1

Hypoglycemia

Question 2

Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome treatment of non-endocrine disorders.

Answer 2

Dexamethasone

Question 3

Oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency

Answer 3

Cortisone

Question 4

Produces hormones called corticosteroids

Answer 4

Adrenal Cortex

Question 5

Increase the availability of glucose.

Answer 5

Glucocorticoids

Question 6

Release neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

Answer 6

Adrenal Medulla

Question 7

Used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage.

Answer 7

Oxytocin

Question 8

Stimulate growth in tissue and bone

Answer 8

Growth hormone

Question 9

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulate the activity of certain cells or organ.

Answer 9

Hormones

Question 10

Collection of glands a support to our nervous system which is whole system that’s connected to our spinal cord and brain.

Answer 10

Endocrine Drugs