Endocrine manipulation Flashcards
1
Q
Estrogen supplementation can increase the risk for…
A
Endometrial and breast cancer
2
Q
Progesterone promotes the conversion of…
A
Estradiol to estrone
3
Q
Caffeine is…
A
A methylxanthine
4
Q
The net effect of betablockers is to increase…
A
Decrease heart rate and blood pressure
5
Q
Indirect use of human growth hormone
A
Stimulate GH axis by GHRH or vasopressin
6
Q
Direct use of human growth hormone
A
Inject recombinant GH or IGF