Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
1
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It complements the nervous system in controlling the body
A
Endocrine System
2
Q
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
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Hormones
3
Q
Growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH)
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Somatostatin Agonists
4
Q
It stimulates growth in your both tissue and bones.
A
Growth Hormone
5
Q
Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage.
A
Oxytocin
6
Q
Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
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Adrenal Medulla
7
Q
It produces hormones called Corticosteriods
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Adrenal Cortex
8
Q
Increase the availability of glucose.
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Glucocorticoids
9
Q
An oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency.
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Cortisone
10
Q
It is a synthetic steroid identical to cortisol
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Hydrocortisone
