Ex. of Biochemically Important Peptides

Question 1

Give at least 5 examples of biochemically important peptides

Answer 1

• Oxytocin
• Glutathione
• Glucagon
• Insulin
• TRH

Question 2

Uterus - Contracting Hormone
(also stimulates lactation)

Answer 2

Oxytocin

Question 3

Found in most living cells as antioxidant & promote tissue growth

Answer 3

Glutathione

Question 4

Inhibits Growth Hormone release
(Used to treat ulcers)

Answer 4

Somatostatin

Question 5

Honey Bee Venom
(used to treat rheumatism)

Answer 5

Mellitin

Question 6

Enhances reabsorption of free water and plays a role in blood pressure control

Answer 6

Vassopression

Question 7

Hypothalamic Neurohormone
(governs release of thyrotropin)

Answer 7

TRH

Question 8

Hypotensive Vasodilator
(acts on smooth muscle)

Answer 8

Bradykinin

Question 9

Hyperglycemic Factor
(used as anti-diabetic)

Answer 9

Glucagon

Question 10

• pain killers
• neuromodulators in the brain and spinal cord; involved with pain perception,movement, mood, behavior,and neuroendocrine regulation

Answer 10

Enkephalins

Question 11

• Pressor Agent.
• Can increase blood pressure by vasoconstriction.
• Can also trigger thirst or the desire for salt.
• Is responsible for the release of the pituitary gland’s ADH

Answer 11

Angiotensin II

Question 12

Potent Vasoconstrictor
(structurally similar to some snake venoms)

Answer 12

Endothelin

Question 13

Pancreatic Hormone
(used in treatment of diabetes)

Answer 13

Insulin