use of endocrine drugs

Question 1

gonadotrophins (LH & FSH)

Answer 1

FSH in males promotes spermatogenesis where in females stimulates follicle development and oestrogen synthesis

Question 2

leuprolide

Answer 2

• is a GnRH analogue (partial GnRH agonist)
• diluted in saline
• controls adrenocorticol disease in ferrets
• IM once monthly

Question 3

gonadorelin and desorelin

Answer 3

• GnRH analogue
• given by IM
• treats follicular cysts in cows and can induce ovulation

Question 4

LH and HCG

Answer 4

• induce ovulation and treat inferitility

- in males they can increase testosterone production

Question 5

FSH and ECG

Answer 5

• stimulate follicle growth in females

- in males they increase sperm count

Question 6

sex steriods - oestrogen and antiestrogen

Answer 6

uses differ between species

Question 7

altrenogest

Answer 7

• oral progestin that is used in horses to suppress oestrus