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NU 150 PHARMACOLOGY TEST EXAM||
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
PASS!!!
Pituitary gland - ANSWER: Small gland that lies within the cranial vault
*suspended from the hypothalamus by pituitary stalk
*Has 2 lobes: Anterior and posterior
Pituitary Gland - ANSWER: Secretes hormones responsible for several vital
processes
*Breast Development
*Reproductive cycle
*Growth and development
*Water retention and loss
Posterior pituitary hormones - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: FSH and LH.
used for infertility in women
cryptorchism in men
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induction of sperm production
Growth Hormone - ANSWER: Synthetic Drug Somatatropin
*Used in children to stimulate bone growth
*used in adults for chronic renal failure and muscle wasting
*Pregnancy category C
Corticosteroids - ANSWER: Common: Prednisone.
Produced by the Adrenal glands
Prednisone - ANSWER: Decreases immune system, while decreasing
inflammation. Used to treat COPD and other inflammatory respiratory disorders
Mineralocorticoids - ANSWER: Corticosteroid
*play an important role in electrolyte balance of K and Na
*help control salt and water balance
Aldosterone - ANSWER: More potent hormone
*deficiency can cause loss of water and Na
Fludrocortisone - ANSWER: Primary corticosteroid
Thyroid - ANSWER: Located in the neck
Highly vascular
Secretes Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
NU 150 PHARMACOLOGY TEST EXAM||
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
PASS!!!
Pituitary gland - ANSWER: Small gland that lies within the cranial vault
*suspended from the hypothalamus by pituitary stalk
*Has 2 lobes: Anterior and posterior
Pituitary Gland - ANSWER: Secretes hormones responsible for several vital
processes
*Breast Development
*Reproductive cycle
*Growth and development
*Water retention and loss
Posterior pituitary hormones - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: FSH and LH.
used for infertility in women
cryptorchism in men
, 2|Page
induction of sperm production
Growth Hormone - ANSWER: Synthetic Drug Somatatropin
*Used in children to stimulate bone growth
*used in adults for chronic renal failure and muscle wasting
*Pregnancy category C
Corticosteroids - ANSWER: Common: Prednisone.
Produced by the Adrenal glands
Prednisone - ANSWER: Decreases immune system, while decreasing
inflammation. Used to treat COPD and other inflammatory respiratory disorders
Mineralocorticoids - ANSWER: Corticosteroid
*play an important role in electrolyte balance of K and Na
*help control salt and water balance
Aldosterone - ANSWER: More potent hormone
*deficiency can cause loss of water and Na
Fludrocortisone - ANSWER: Primary corticosteroid
Thyroid - ANSWER: Located in the neck
Highly vascular
Secretes Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
