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Pituitary gland
Small gland that lies within the cranial vault
*suspended from the hypothalamus by pituitary stalk
*Has 2 lobes: Anterior and posterior
Pituitary Gland
Secretes hormones responsible for several vital processes
*Breast Development
*Reproductive cycle
*Growth and development
*Water retention and loss
Posterior pituitary hormones
Vasopressin
*Anti diuretic hormone
*regulates reabsorption of water by the kidneys
*secreted by the pituitary when fluid must be conserved
*Derivative is Desmopressin (DDAVP)
Also used for Vasoactive effective
Gonadotropins
FSH and LH.
used for infertility in women
, cryptorchism in men
induction of sperm production
Growth Hormone
Synthetic Drug Somatatropin
*Used in children to stimulate bone growth
*used in adults for chronic renal failure and muscle wasting
*Pregnancy category C
Corticosteroids
Common: Prednisone.
Produced by the Adrenal glands
Prednisone
Decreases immune system, while decreasing inflammation. Used to treat COPD and other
inflammatory respiratory disorders
Mineralocorticoids
Corticosteroid
*play an important role in electrolyte balance of K and Na
*help control salt and water balance
Aldosterone
More potent hormone
*deficiency can cause loss of water and Na
Fludrocortisone
Primary corticosteroid
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Pituitary gland
Small gland that lies within the cranial vault
*suspended from the hypothalamus by pituitary stalk
*Has 2 lobes: Anterior and posterior
Pituitary Gland
Secretes hormones responsible for several vital processes
*Breast Development
*Reproductive cycle
*Growth and development
*Water retention and loss
Posterior pituitary hormones
Vasopressin
*Anti diuretic hormone
*regulates reabsorption of water by the kidneys
*secreted by the pituitary when fluid must be conserved
*Derivative is Desmopressin (DDAVP)
Also used for Vasoactive effective
Gonadotropins
FSH and LH.
used for infertility in women
, cryptorchism in men
induction of sperm production
Growth Hormone
Synthetic Drug Somatatropin
*Used in children to stimulate bone growth
*used in adults for chronic renal failure and muscle wasting
*Pregnancy category C
Corticosteroids
Common: Prednisone.
Produced by the Adrenal glands
Prednisone
Decreases immune system, while decreasing inflammation. Used to treat COPD and other
inflammatory respiratory disorders
Mineralocorticoids
Corticosteroid
*play an important role in electrolyte balance of K and Na
*help control salt and water balance
Aldosterone
More potent hormone
*deficiency can cause loss of water and Na
Fludrocortisone
Primary corticosteroid
