hormone & reproductive drugs Flashcards
hormones
chemical messengers of the endocrine systems
target organs
tissues and organs that the hormones act upon
8 glands of the endocrine system
pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, thymus, pineal, gonads
the endocrine master gland
pituitary gland
what does the pituitary gland do
controls the release of all hormones
why are the negative feedback loops utilized
release of glucocorticoids from adrenal glands
what cannot function properly without the adrenal
hypothalamus
hormone drugs do one of two things
replace hormones or block excess hormones
master control gland: posterior
secretes antidiuretic hormone ADH and oxytocin that have been produced by the hypothalamus
master control gland: anterior
regulates an animals growth and proper functioning of thyroid, gonads, and endocrine glands
which master gland control only produces two hormones
posterior (ADH and oxytocin)
where is insulin formed
in the pancreas
insulin does what to blood glucose?
decreases
what is produced by the beta cells of the islets of langerhans
insulin
what is produced by the alpha cells of the islets of langerhans
glucagon
what increases blood glucose levels by promoting breakdown
glucagon
diabetes mellitus is causd by what two things
lack of insulin, inefficient use of insulin
diabetes mellitus is a complex disease of what 3 metabolism
carbohydrates, fat, protein
who types of diabetes rather than type 1 and 2
insulin dependent or non-insulin dependent
symptoms of diabetic crisis
weakness, lethargy, ataxia, blankly staring, fainting, seizures, coma
two types of diabetic treatment
dietary and medical
dietary treatment must be what kind of diet
low carb
high protein
high fiber
any insulin is given by this route
SQ
which insulin types given IV?
regular
