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Endocrine system for pharmacology, Chapter review
Question | Answer |
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Endocrine (term) | refers to an internal secretion (hormone) produced by a ductless gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream. |
Hormones (term) | chemical messengers that have specialized functions in regulating the activities of specific cells or organs. |
Pituitary gland (location and hormones secreted) | base of the brain somatotropin, ACTH |
Somatotropin | human growth hormone (HGH) -regulates growth |
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) | available only for parenteral use as corticotropin |
cosyntropin | a synthetic peptide of ACTH -used mainly for the diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency. |
Adrenal glands (location and hormones secreted) | adjacent to the kidneys corticosteroids |
corticosteroids (term) | act on the immune system to suppress the body's response to infection or trauma. *relieve inflammation, reduce swelling, suppress symptoms in acute conditions. |
Two subcategories of corticosteroids | 1) replacement therapy when glands are deficient 2) anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agents |