Paracrine's Flashcards
1
Q
Paracrine’s
A
Local hormones, released by cells to mostly act locally
2
Q
Prostaglandins (PGs)
A
Cause smooth muscle contraction, reset thermostat to cause a fever in the hypothalamus, involved in inflammatory responses, involved in clot formation, inhibit acid secretion in stomach
3
Q
Aspirin and Ibuprofen
A
Work by blocking PG synthesis, increase the risk of ulcers
