Flashcards in Estrogens and progestins Deck (4)
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1
Q
Endogenous hormones produce what physiologic actions in men and women
A
growth and development (men and women)
regulation of reproduction (women)
mineral, carb, protein and lipid metabolism
2
Q
What are some therapeutic uses of hormones
A
menopause symptoms
contraception
SERMs - breast ca prevention and osteoporosis
3
Q
What are the naturally occuring estrogens?
What is the most potent estrogen?
A
estradiol, estrone and estriol
estradiol
4
Q
What are some non steroidal estrogens?
Synthetic non steroidal estrogens
A
flavones, isoflavones, vitamin supplements (coumestran)
pesticides, plasticizers (bisphenol A)