Random endocrine facts Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Wolff-Chaikoff effect (excess iodine?)
A
Causes a decreases in thyroid peroxidase activity, leading to decreased T3 and T4.
2
Q
How does the body try to correct hypoglycemia? What drug could mask hypoglycemia sx?
A
Sympathetic activation produces glucagon, epinephrine, GH, cortisol. Beta-blockers stop this.
