Week 4: Hormones key terms Flashcards
what happens when glucagon is secreted in response to hypoglyemia to mobilize glucose
the deposited glucose and fat are used
“spender”
what happens when insulin is secreted in response to increasing blood glucose levels
deposits glucose and fat
“banker”
What is type I diabetes mellitus (DM)
low/no levels of insulin production
what is type II diabetes mellitus (DM)
insulin produced but cell receptors are blocked
what animals is porcine insulin similar to
canine & human
what animal is bovine insulin similar to
feline
what is the duration of action for intermediate and long term insulin
6-24hrs
what should you NEVER do when preparing insulin for administration
Never shake
mix by rolling between hand
do not freeze
insulin will appear ______ except for regular insulin, which is ______.
cloudy , clear
Pituitary to Adrenal
what pituitary AXIS test is used
ACTH and Dexamethasone Response test
Pituitary to Thyroid
What pituitary AXIS test is used
TSH Response test
Elevated Cortisol =
Cushing’s
What caused milk “letdown” and can assist in dystocia
Oxytocin
