Pitutary and Adrenocortical Hormones Flashcards
Posterior pitutiary Hormones actions
Promotes water reabsoprtion in renal tubular epithelium
Posterior Pitutiary Uses
Diabetic insipidus ( body is putting out too much water)
Nocturnal Enuresis (bed wetting)
Adverse reactions of posterior pitutiary
Arrhythmias , hypotension , vertigo ,sweating , urinary retention
Posterior Pitutiary Examples
Dessmopressin , Vasopressin
Anterior pituitary hormones action
stimulates skeletal growth
Anterior Pituitary uses
Growth failure in children , its given by injection
Anterior Pituitary examples
Somatropin , octreotide
Anterior Pituitary Adverse effects
Diarrhea , injection site pain , bradycardia , long term growth
What is Glucocorticoids
needed for body to remain in balance , reduces inflammation
What is the primary Glucocorticoids
Cortisol
Glucocorticoids uses
allergic reactions,shock, MS, Ulcerative colitis , rheumatic disorders
Glucocorticoids can do what to diabetics
Raise there blood sugar
How does Glucocorticoids affect the immune system
It supresses it as well as wound healing so you have to taper the meds so adrenal gland continue to work
What is the primary Mineralocorticoid used in humans
Aldosterone
What do you use mineralocorticoid for
To cause the kidneys to retain sodim
