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1
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how does transcutaneous nerve stimulation cause pain releife

A

causes release of endogenous opiod neurotransmitters

2
Q

what hormone does somatostatin inhibit

A

TSH, insulin, glucagon, GH, PRL, GHRH

3
Q

what type of insulin can be used as a supplement at meals

A

lispro/aspart (short acting)

4
Q

how does dopamine inhibit lactation

A

inhibits prolactin

5
Q

what lack of ion causes renin release from the kidney

A

low sodium

6
Q

what drug is prescribed for conns before surgery

A

spironolactone

7
Q

what are thioamides (carbimazole, methimazole, propylthiouracil)

A

anithyroid

8
Q

how does glucagon induce an increase in blood glucose

A

activates adenylate cyclase and increases cAMP concentration in liver cells

9
Q

what are the effects of thyroid hormones

A

they induce physiological actions by binding to nuclear receptors

they stimulate an increase in protein synthesis

they increase basal metabolic rate

10
Q

what are the effects of aldosterone

A

increases basolateral sodium and potassium pumps in the distal tubule

upregulates sodium channels in the collecting duct

11
Q

what factors can stimulate ACTH release

A

decreased blood glucose stimulates

inhibited by cortisol and sleep