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PROTEINS (MOD 3) > EXAMPLES OF BIOCHEMICALLY IMPORTANT PEPTIDES: > Flashcards

EXAMPLES OF BIOCHEMICALLY IMPORTANT PEPTIDES: Flashcards

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Hypothalmic Neurohormone

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TRH

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Potent Vasoconstrictor

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Endothelin

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EXAMPLES OF BIOCHEMICALLY IMPORTANT PEPTIDES (9)

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Oxytocin
Vasopression
Enkephalins
Glutathione
TRH
Angiotensin II
Somatostatin
Bradykinin
Endothelin
Mellitin
Glucagon
Insulin

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4
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governs release of thyrotropin

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TRH

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5
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structurally similar to some snake venoms

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Endothelin

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6
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Uterus-Contracting Hormone

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Oxytocin

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Pressor Agent

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Angiotensin II

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8
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Honey Bee Venom

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Mellitin

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9
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also stimulates lactation

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Oxytocin

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10
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Can increase blood pressure by vasoconstriction

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Angiotensin II

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11
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used to treat rheumatism

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Mellitin

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12
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ADH or antidiuretic hormone

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Vasopression

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13
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can also trigger thirst or the desire for salt

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Angiotensin II

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14
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Hyperglycemic Factor

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Glucagon

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15
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Enhances reabsorption of free water and plays a role in Blood pressure control

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Vasopression

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16
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responsible for the release of the pituitary gland’s ADH

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Angiotensin II

17
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used as an anti-diabetic

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Insulin

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pain killers

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Enkephalins

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Inhibits Growth Hormone Release

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Somatostatin

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Pancreatic Hormone

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Insulin

21
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neuromodulators in the brain and spinal cord; involved with pain perception

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Enkephalins

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used to treat ulcers

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Somatostatin

23
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used in treatment of diabetes

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Insulin

24
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movement, mood, behavior, and neuroendocrine regulation

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Enkephalins

25
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Hypotensive Vasodilator

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Bradykinin

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Found in most living cells as antioxidant & promote tissue growth

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Glutathione

27
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acts on smooth muscle

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Bradykinin

28
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Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone

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TRH

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