Hypothalamus Makes CRH

Honelako gehiago

TRH neuron

by Aiman Khan

Endocrine System: Hypothalamus

by Mindy Anderson

The Endocrine System

by Rishi Cruz

Module 2 Mindomo Assignment

by Oanh Trinh

Hypothalamus Makes CRH

Anterior Pituitary Make ACTH

Adrenal Cortex Makes adrenocortical agents

Mineralcorticoids Use: adrenal insuff. relace. tx.

increase Na+ retention

increase water retention

decrease K+ levels

Drugs: most have glucocorticoid prop. cortisone fludrocortisone hydrocortisone

Glucocorticoids Use: Short-term antiinflam. tx.

increase glucose levels

increase protein breakdown decrease protein formation

decrease inflammation

suppress immune system

Drugs: end in -sone, -olone cortisone hydrocortisone methylprednisolone prednisone

Androgens

testosterone

present in males & females