endocrine medications

Question 1

– Glucocorticoids

Answer 1

: have metabolic, anti-inflammatory and

immunosuppressant effects

Question 2

– Mineralocorticoids:

Answer 2

promotes sodium & water retention,

maintains blood volume

Question 3

– Gonadocorticoids:

Answer 3

development of sex organs and

regulation of reproduction

Question 4

Contraceptives

Answer 4

• Hormonal contraceptives (the pill, the patch,
and the vaginal ring) all contain a small
amount of man-made oestrogen and progestin
hormones. These hormones work to inhibit
the body’s natural cyclical hormones to
prevent pregnancy.

Question 5

mechinism of action of Corticosteroids

Answer 5

– The Adrenal cortex synthesizes important hormones
based on the steroid structure.
for example: – Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, Gonadocorticoids