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Ch 11 Flashcards

1
Q

Best treatment for anaphylaxis

A

Epinephrine

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2
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The part of the brain that regulates the release of anterior pituitary hormone

A

Hypothalamus

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3
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Most important male sex hormone

A

Testosterone

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4
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Portal system that links the hypothalamus to anterior pituitary

A

hypophyseal portal system

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5
Q

Hormone that
Induces labor

A

Oxytocin

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6
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where is cortisol produced

A

adrenal cortex

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7
Q

3 therapeutic uses of glucocorticoids

A
  • inflammation disorders
  • transplant
  • relieve symptoms of circulatory shock
  • maintain blood glucose levels
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8
Q

lipid hormones derived from cholesterol

A

steroids

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9
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the gland just superior to each kidney

A

adrenal gland

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10
Q

oral contraceptives contain

A
  • estrogen
  • progesterone
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11
Q

hormone from the adrenal cortex that helps regulate Na and K+ balance

A
  • aldosterone
  • mineralocorticoid
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12
Q

hormones from the posterior pituitary that is involved in water balance

A

antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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13
Q

target tissue for oxytocin

A
  • breast
  • uterus
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14
Q

mineralocorticoid is an…

A

aldosterone, controls sodium reabsorption and regulates electrolyte balance

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15
Q

the building blocks for protein hormones

A

amino acids

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16
Q

ACTH acts on the adrenal

A

cortex

17
Q

the islets of Langerhans are located where

A

pancreas

18
Q

where is the thyroid located

A

in the neck, wraps around (outside front of) larynx

19
Q

which hormones are produced by the adrenal glands

A
  • epinephrine
  • cortisol
  • aldosterone
20
Q

hormone produced by the pineal gland

A

melatonin

21
Q

the upper heart chamber synthesizes a hormone called

A

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

22
Q

the hormone that is secreted by the kidneys that increases RBC synthesis

A

erythropoietin

23
Q

Diabetes Mellitus is treated with injections of this hormone

A

insulin

24
Q

Hormone secreted by pancreatic islets that lowers blood sugar

A

insulin

25
Q

The hormone secreted from the thymus that promotes T cell growth

A

thymosine

26
Q

hormone secreted by the pancreatic islets that raises blood sugar

A

glucagon

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