END (PPT) Flashcards
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act to increase or decrease metabolic processes of cells
Hormone
known as master switchboard of neuroendocrine
Hypothalamus
excess levels of gh
Gigantism
thickening of bony surfaces
Acromegaly
binds to gh receptor but doesnt stimulate IGF-1 secretion
Pegvisomant
pegvisomant is administered by
Subcutaneously
inhibits release of GH, glucagon, insulin and gastrin
Somastotin
reduces symptoms caused by hormone secreting tumors
Octreotide
ADH is also known as
Vasopressin
stimulates milk ejection
Oxytocin
results from insufficient ADH
Diabetes Insipidus
a diabetes insipidus for nocturnal enuresis, hemophilia
Desmopressin
inner layer of AG
Adrenal medulla
what gland secretes norepinephrin and epinephrine into circulation
Adrenal Medulla
what gland produces glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids
Adrenal cortex
what do u call the rise and fall of CRH and ACTH
Diurnal rhythm
target and bind receptors responsible for inflammatory and immunosupresive effects
Glucocorticoids
indicated for short term treatment of inflammatory idorders
glucocorticoids
glucocorticoids adverse effects on children:
growth retardation
increases sodium reabsorption; increase potassium
Mineralocorticoids
lack of thyroids hormone in infant
Cretinism
sever lack of thyroid hormone in adults
Myxedema
manmade thyroid hormone t4
Levothyroxine
what disease is incorporated with hyperthyroidism
Graves disease