Nurse- Vocabulary And Definitions Refresh

Question 1

What is ACTH?

Answer 1

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) is a hormone produced by and stored in the anterior pituitary gland
- stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and androgens. It plays a key role in the body’s response to stress.
AKA -Corticotropin

Question 2

What are the anti-inflammatory properties of ACTH?

Answer 2

ACTH has anti-inflammatory properties because it targets melanocortin receptors on immune cells. ACTH can inhibit the aggregation of inflammatory cells and change the function of macrophages.

Question 3

How is ACTH regulated?

Answer 3

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis controls ACTH levels. The hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) when cortisol levels are low, which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete ACTH.

Question 4

_________ is the involuntary movement of a body part or the entire body that you can’t control.

Answer 4

Dyskinesia

Question 5

________ is the involuntary stiffening or contraction of a muscle.

Answer 5

Dystonia