Endocrinology Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which two hormones are produced by the duodenum?
CCK and Secretin
What is the function of FSH in females?
It helps in the development of follicles on the ovaries.
What are endocrine glands?
They are ductless glands and secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Which cells of the testes produce the hormone testosterone?
Leydig’s cells.
What is the function of ACTH?
It stimulates the adrenal glands to release glucocorticoids.
Which hormone helps in increasing the blood Ca level?
Parathyroid hormone.
What are the hormones produced by the post pituitary gland?
ADH and Oxytocin.
Name the hormone produced by the beta-cells of the pancreas and its function.
Insulin. It helps with moving glucose into the cells.
Name the disease that occurs due to the deficiency of insulin.
Diabetes mellitus.
What type of hormones have their actions done using the second messenger concept?
Protein hormones.
Name a few synthetic glucocorticoids used commonly in veterinary practice.
Prednisone
Prednisolone
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Which hormone is produced by follicular cells of the thyroid gland?
Thyroxin.
Name the hormones produced by the adrenal medulla.
Epinephrine and nor-epinephrine.
Name the hormone which is an antagonist to insulin and produced by alpha-cells of the pancreas.
Glucagon
Name the disease which occurs due to the deficiency of ADH.
Diabetes insipidus.
Name the hormone produced by most of the organs of the body and has a 20-carbon atoms structure.
Prostaglandin.
What is the function of the hormone prolactin?
It helps with the initiation and maintenance of milk production.
Which hormone is produced by both the adrenal medulla and the postganglionic sympathetic nerves?
Nor-epinephrine
What is the function of the hormone calcitonin?
It decreases the blood Ca ions.
What is the function of ADH?
ADH increases water reabsorption at the distal convoluted tubules and the collecting ducts of the nephrons in the kidneys.
What type of hormones perform their action by direct intracellular stimulation?
Steroid hormones.
What is the function of oxytocin?
It helps with the let-down of milk and uterine contractions.
Cushing disease occurs due to excessive production of which hormone?
Glucocorticoids by the adrenal gland.
List the function of LH in females.
LH helps in ovulation.
