ENDOCRINE DRUGS - Overview Flashcards
Composed of several homone-releasing organs
endocrine system
Endocrine system maintains homeostasis by releasing _____ which are used for several body functions like growth, reproduction and defenses.
hormones
T/F
Endocrine drugs usually work like hormones as natural and synthetic compounds.
F - natural, SEMI-SYNTHETIC and synthetic
The primary use of endocrine drugs which focuses on supplying hormone deficit
replacement therapy
2 classifications of endocrine drugs based on structure
peptide and steroid
The primary use of endocrine drugs which focuses on mitigating conditions by bringing agonist or antagonist actions for specific hormones
treatment of disorders
The primary use of endocrine drugs when using the hormone level to determine the conditions that the body is experiencing
diagnostic purpose
A peptide hormone is made up of ____
amino acids
A steroid hormone is made up of ____
steroidal nucleus (CPPP)
Function of endocrine drug when it stimulates hormone synthesis
stimulating hormones
Function of endocrine drug when it triggers hormone release
releasing hormones
Mineralocortocoids, glucocorticoids and sex hormones are under this specific classification of endocrine drugs acc to function
adrenal hormones
T/F
Thyroid and hepatic hormones are under a special type of hormone classification based on function
F - thyroid and pancreatic hormones
