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PHARM 2

Chapter 17 - Hormones and Osteoporosis Key Terms

TermDefinition
Aldosterone Regulates sodium and water balance
Anabolic Steroids Synthetic drugs, same uses and actions as androgens
Androgens Help to develop and maintain the male sex organs at puberty and develops secondary sex characteristics in men
Antithyroid Drug Works to stop the production of new hormones by preventing enzymes from connecting iodine with tyrosine to make active thyroid hormones
Bisphosphonates Drugs that prevent loss of calcium and increase bone density
Corticosteroid Natural cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that is essential for life
Estrogen agonist/Antagonist Drug for osteoporosis that activates the estrogen receptors in the bone to promote calcium retention in the bone and blocks estrogen receptors in breast tissue and uterine tissue
Hormonal Contraception Suppress ovulation for the international prevention of pregnancy
Hormone Protein secreted by an endocrine gland
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Performs the function of endocrine hormones
Osteoporosis Loss of bone density and strength; spinal shortening and increased risk for bone fracture
Thyroid Hormone Agonist Mimics the effect of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 helping to regulate metabolism
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